When I unblock a number will I get their messages?

Text messages (SMS, MMS, iMessage) from blocked contacts (numbers or email addresses) do not appear anywhere on your device. Unblocking the contact does NOT show any messages sent to you when it was blocked.
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Can you get messages after you unblock someone?

Once blocked, the caller can't leave any kind of message on your iPhone, whether it's an iMessage or SMS. That means you can't see any messages that have already been blocked, but you can unblock that person and start receiving messages again in the future, with just a few clicks.
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Do blocked messages get delivered once unblocked?

No. The ones sent when they are blocked are gone. If you unblock them, you will receive the first time they send something once they are unblocked. While blocked the messages are not held in a queue.
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How do I retrieve blocked messages?

Here are the steps:
  1. Tap the Call & Text Blocking.
  2. Click on History.
  3. Choose Text Blocked History.
  4. Select the blocked message that you want to restore.
  5. Tap the Restore to Inbox.
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Where do blocked texts go?

Android phones move all blocked messages into a folder on the phone called “Spam and Blocked.” That means that the phone is still collecting messages from the blocked people; they just aren't notifying you. This can be a lifesaver in needing those blocked messages for various reasons after the fact.
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Will blocked messages come through when unblocked iPhone?



Can you see if a blocked number has tried to text you?

Blocked text messages disappear

When someone that you've blocked texts you, their texts go nowhere. They won't receive any notification that they're blocked, and their messages will still look like they've been sent. But you won't receive any of them, and you can't respond.
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How do I retrieve blocked messages on my iPhone?

Unfortunately, the answer is NO. You cannot retrieve blocked messages on your iPhone. After blocking someone, you'll not be able to receive phone calls and messages from them. iPhones, unlike Android phones, don't have a blocked folder for data recovery.
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How do I see blocked messages on my iPhone?

To see the phone numbers, contacts, and email addresses that you've blocked from Phone, FaceTime, Messages, or Mail:
  1. Phone. Go to Settings > Phone and tap Blocked Contacts to see the list.
  2. FaceTime. Go to Settings > FaceTime. ...
  3. Messages. Go to Settings > Messages. ...
  4. Mail. Go to Settings > Mail.
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What happens when you block a number and they text you?

Regarding text messages, the blocked caller's text messages won't go through. They'll never have a “Delivered” notification with a timestamp. On your end, you'll never receive their messages.
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Can I text someone I blocked on iPhone?

While you can text someone you have blocked on your iPhone, you will not be able to get a reply. The only way you can get a response from them is if you unblock them. Blocking only has to do with incoming calls and texts, not your outgoing ones.
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Can I text someone I blocked?

once you have blocked someone you can not call or text them and you can not receive any messages or calls from them either.
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Can I see missed calls from a blocked number?

As mentioned earlier, you cannot get missed call alerts, messages, or calls from any number that has been placed on your blocked list. This is what it is supposed to be. Blocking a number means you don't have any business with that number whatsoever.
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Are blocked messages saved?

Unfortunately, the answer is NO. When you block a phone number or contact from messaging you on iPhone, there is no blocked folder for storing the messages from blocked number just like on an Android phone. In such case, you won't be able to see the messages that were sent while the number is blocked.
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Do blocked numbers show on call log?

If you are using the block feature on your phone or most 3rd party apps you will still see the call in your call log. This is because when they block a call they then forward it to voicemail.
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What does a person see when you block them?

When you block a contact over Android or iPhone, they will still be able to send you text messages. These messages will not show up on your phone but the sender will see the messages as sent. They won't know that they've been blocked.
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What happens when you unblock someone on iPhone?

Once you've unblocked them, their calls and messages will come through on your devices. This only applies to newer messages and has practically stayed the same since Apple introduced the option to block contacts.
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Do you get texts after you unblock someone on iPhone?

Answer: A: Answer: A: Unfortunately, there is no way to retrieve the texts the blocked person sent while he/she was blocked. However, just as questionasker3 suggested, you may unblock the person, should you opt to start receiving texts and calls from that person again.
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Does green text mean blocked?

Remember, when messages are being sent as green instead of blue, that means the phone is attempting to send a traditional SMS text message instead of an iMessage. It's also worth remembering that blocked iMessages and text messages go nowhere, the recipient will never receive them if you've been blocked.
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What does a caller hear when their number is blocked?

If your Call Block setting is set to Block Calls, the blocked caller hears nothing as they are immediately disconnected. If your Call Block setting is set to Sends Calls to Voicemail, the blocked caller will be able to reach your voicemail box. No notification is given to them that they have been blocked.
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Why did my text messages turn from blue to green am I blocked?

If you know someone has an iPhone and suddenly text messages between you and that person are green. This is a sign he or she has probably blocked you. Perhaps the person doesn't have cellular service or data connection or has iMessage turned off, so your iMessages fall back to SMS.
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What does * 57 do on a phone?

Malicious caller identification, activated by Vertical service code Star codes *57, is an upcharge fee subscription service offered by telephone company providers which, when dialed immediately after a malicious call, records meta-data for police follow-up.
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Is * 67 still a thing?

Open your phone's keypad and dial * - 6 - 7, followed by the number you're trying to call. The free process hides your number, which will show up on the other end as “Private” or “Blocked” when reading on caller ID. You will have to dial *67 each time you want your number blocked.
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What does * 69 mean on the phone?

person who called. Return Call allows customers to automatically return the last incoming. local phone call. The service is activated by dialing *69 or 1169 for. rotary phone users.
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Can you see messages after unblocking someone on Messenger?

Do You Get Missed Messages After Unblocking on Facebook Messenger. Since none of the two parties can message each other when one of them has been blocked, so there is no chance of missing messages or retrieving them after being unblocked.
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