When you block a number and delete the contact is it still blocked?

If I block someone on my phone and then delete their number, are they still blocked? Yes, you can try and see. Deleting a blocked number will only remove the blocked contact's details like name and address, etc .. However it will remain in the blocked list as a phone number.
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Will a blocked contact stay blocked if I delete it?

Once blocked, the phone number remains blocked on the iPhone even after you delete it from your Phone, FaceTime, Messages or Contacts apps. You can confirm its sustained blocked status in Settings.
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How do you permanently block and delete a contact?

To delete contacts permanently, in your Trash:
  1. Single contact: Tap the contact Delete forever. Delete forever.
  2. Multiple contacts: Touch and hold a contact and then tap the other contacts. Tap More. Delete forever. Delete forever.
  3. All contacts: Tap Empty Trash now. Delete forever.
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Can you permanently block a contact?

Block a number

Open your Phone app . Call history . Tap a call from the number you want to block. Tap Block / report spam.
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How long does a number stay blocked?

They only stay blocked as long as they are in your contacts and blocked list. Blocking in iOS is just a blacklisting of flagged contacts on your device. If you delete the number from the blocked calls listing, you eliminate the block. They only stay blocked as long as they are in your contacts and blocked list.
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How to UNBLOCKED deleted blocked contact from iPhone.



Can a deleted contact still text me?

When you delete someone's contact can they still text you? Note: Deleting a Contact does not delete the associated conversation messages nor does deleting a Contact stop that person from continuing to send incoming text messages.
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Can you see if a blocked number has tried to contact you?

The only way to see a call history from a blocked number is to unblock the number. They will be added to your regular call list, and you will be able to see any missed calls you receive from the number. However, they will be able to contact you again. Consider if it's worth your privacy.
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Can you still track a blocked number?

Private numbers, blocked, and restricted calls can usually be traced. However, unknown, unavailable or out of area calls are not traceable because they don't contain the data needed for a successful trace.
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Can you find out who called you blocked?

With TrapCall, you can unmask these blocked numbers and find out exactly who's calling you from No Caller ID. That means their phone number, name, and even their address. Plus, with TrapCall you can even blacklist the unmasked phone number to prevent them from continuing to harass you.
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How do you get around a number being blocked?

For Android, go to Settings > Call Settings > Additional Settings > Caller ID. Then, select Hide Number. Your calls will remain anonymous and you can bypass the blocked list.
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Can a blocked caller leave a voicemail?

When you block a phone number or contact, they can still leave a voicemail, but you won't get a notification. Messages that are sent or received won't be delivered. Also, the contact won't get a notification that the call or message was blocked.
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What happens when a blocked number tries to text you?

So how to tell if someone blocked your number from texts with an Android phone? If an Android user has blocked you, Lavelle says, “your text messages will go through as usual; they just won't be delivered to the Android user.”
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What happens when you call someone who blocked you?

It's a normal call when you call a person and hear the usual number of rings before getting voicemail. But if the person has blocked you, here's the big indicator. You only hear a single ring before being diverted to voicemail.
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How do you know if a person has deleted your number?

What is this? You can know whether somebody has deleted your number on WhatsApp by checking the person's profile picture, about section, status, and last seen date. The person might have deleted your number if you don't see all these elements.
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What happens when you delete someone's contact iPhone?

When you delete a contact, it permanently deletes it from your device. If you delete a contact from your email account, you also permanently delete the contact from all devices signed into that email account.
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How to know if someone has deleted your number from their phone?

How do you know if someone has deleted your number?
  1. Not Receiving Calls Or Texts. If it's been weeks or months that you have not received a call or text from them, they have likely deleted your number. ...
  2. Your Calls Go Straight To Voicemail. ...
  3. Getting No Replies. ...
  4. Ignoring You On Other Platforms.
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How do I find blocked numbers on my iPhone even if deleted?

When you block a contact, even if you delete it from the Contacts list, the number will still appear in Settings > Phone. If you removed the contact from Settings > Phone, then the number has been unblocked.
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What happens if I delete a contact from my Phone?

When you delete a contact, it permanently deletes it from your device. If you delete a contact from your email account, you also permanently delete the contact from all devices signed into that email account. To delete a contact: Open Contacts and tap the contact that you want to delete.
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Is deleting a contact the same as blocking?

You can delete the contact however the number will still remain in the blocklist without the name. You can go back to the block list and unblock it when you want to.
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How do you completely block someone?

Call your cell carrier. They can block a number for you. Tap the i next to the entry for one of their calls in the call log. Scroll down and tap block contact.
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How do I permanently block a number from my phone?

Block a number
  1. Open your Phone app .
  2. Tap More Call history .
  3. Tap a call from the number that you want to block.
  4. Tap Block/report spam.
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How do I permanently delete blocked messages?

To delete your spam messages, open the Messages app. From the main window, tap the menu button and then tap Spam & Blocked (Figure A). The Messages menu is accessed from the application main window. In the Spam & Blocked window (Figure B), you'll have to manually tap every single message you want to delete.
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How do you permanently delete a phone number?

Open Contacts and tap the contact that you want to delete. Tap Edit. Scroll Down and tap Delete Contact then tap Delete Contact again to confirm.
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When you block someone does everything delete?

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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