Where do Imessages go when blocked?

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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Where do blocked Imessages 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.
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Do iMessage messages disappear when blocked?

What happens to messages when someone blocks you? 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.” It's the same as an iPhone, but without the “delivered” notification (or lack thereof) to clue you in.
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Do blocked Imessages ever go through?

If you have an iPhone and try to send an iMessage to someone who has blocked you, it will remain blue (which means it's still an iMessage). However, the person you've been blocked by will never receive that message.
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Where can I see blocked messages on iPhone?

Messages. Go to Settings > Messages. Under SMS/MMS, tap Blocked Contacts.
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What happens when you block someone on iPhone and they text you?

When someone you've blocked tries to text you, you will not receive text messages from them. The blocked person also does not receive any notification that they're blocked. However, many iPhone users may be able to deduce that you've blocked them. This is because of the iMessage text “status” feature on iPhones.
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Can you see if a blocked number has tried to text you?

Blocked text messages disappear

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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What will iMessage texts look like after someone blocked you?

Check the Bubble Color

If you don't see a blue bubble on your end, then it's likely that they've blocked you on iMessage. It's important to note that this doesn't mean they have blocked your number altogether; it just means they have blocked you from sending them messages over iMessage.
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How do you retrieve messages from a blocked person?

Retrieve Blocked Text Messages from Blocked List
  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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Do blocked iMessages turn green?

A green text message on your iPhone isn't a sign that your phone number was blocked, or that the text was not delivered. Instead, it means that the message was sent as a standard SMS message rather than an iMessage, which will appear as blue.
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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 do I see blocked call history on iPhone?

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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How can I see if a blocked number called me?

Open the Phone app on Android. Tap the menu (three-dot) icon in the upper-right corner. Open Settings. Select Blocked numbers.
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Can you retrace a blocked call?

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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Does deleting a blocked contact unblock them?

Yes, it is possible to delete blocked numbers. When you delete a contact, it won't appear in the contact list as well. Deleting blocked numbers means you are unblocking the blocked numbers. Therefore, after deleting blocked numbers, the numbers can call on your number as well as send you messages.
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Does * 67 go through if you're blocked?

If someone blocks your cell number, can you put *67 before it and text or call them? No - that won't work. The *67 function only stops the person you're calling from seeing the number. It does not make the number invisible to the network's equipment.
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What happens if you block someone on iPhone and then delete their number?

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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Why do iMessages suddenly turn green?

A green background means that the message you sent or received was delivered by SMS through your cellular provider. It also typically went to a non-iOS device such as an Android or Windows phone.
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Will someone know if I put them on Do Not Disturb?

for Do Not Disturb) appears in the status bar and on the Lock Screen, and your status is automatically displayed in the Messages app. People who try to send you a message will see that you've silenced notifications, but they can still notify you if something is urgent.
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Can you see blocked messages on iPhone 2022?

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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When you unblock someone on iPhone do old messages come through?

While your phone is blocked, you won't receive any calls or messages from the blocked number. So, anything that person might've sent you while their number was blocked, there's no way of seeing those messages. Now, if you decide to unblock a number, you'll start to receive calls and messages from that moment forward.
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What is the difference between Do Not Disturb and blocking someone?

The only difference is that your phone will not ring or vibrate in response to those calls and notifications.
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How do you know if someone silenced you on iMessage?

Look for the moon icon in iMessage

If that is the case, you'll see a notification that says [Contact] has notifications silenced with a small moon symbol next to the notification.
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How do you know if someone blocked you on iPhone?

Send them an iMessage

A red flag that you've been blocked is when you don't see the delivery status or the read receipt at all. The message you just sent will still be in a blue bubble, but it will have no delivery status below it – not even a "Not Delivered."
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