Why do my texts fail to send to one person?

There are a number of reasons why an SMS message might not get delivered, but some of the most common are: the recipient opted out of messages, the recipient blocked your phone number, the message contained illegal content, or there were network problems with the recipient's carrier.
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Why can I not send a text message to one of my contacts?

Check the “Only send MMS and SMS messages” box. This setting may also be a switch you can switch to “On“.
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Why can't I text a certain person on my Iphone?

To start, make sure you have the most current Operating System on your device (Settings > General > Software Update). Make sure you are signed into Messages with your Apple ID and phone number. (Settings > Messages > Send & Receive) Send as SMS is a good one to have enabled too.
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What does it mean when it says text message failed to send?

If you have an incorrectly set SMSC, you will still receive text messages because the other person's SMSC is forwarding the messages directly to your SIM number. But your text messages fail to send because your texts are not reaching your carrier's SMSC.
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How can u tell if someone has your number blocked?

“The simplest way to tell if you have been blocked by an Android user is to call,” Lavelle says. Just like with an iPhone, listen for it to be diverted to voicemail or play you a pre-recorded message.
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Why do my messages fail to send to one person?



Does message send failure mean blocked?

The message send failed means that for one of many possible reasons you can't iMessage that particular contact. Their phone can be turned off, no signal, etc. They can even have switched to Android and not deactivated iMessage first. Hope that answers your questions.
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Can you tell if someone is blocking your texts?

Try sending a text message

However, if a person has blocked you, you won't see either notification. Instead, there will just be a blank space beneath your text. It's worth noting that being blocked is not the only reason why you might not see a notification.
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How do you know when someone blocks your number on iPhone?

6 Ways to Check If Someone Blocked Your Number on iPhone
  1. Send a Courteous Text and Wait for the Response.
  2. Try Calling the Person and Check the Voicemail.
  3. What If the Call Rings Once and Then Goes to Voicemail.
  4. Enter *67 Before Dialing the Number.
  5. Ask a Mutual Friend to Call Them.
  6. Why Not Ask Them Outright in Person.
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What happens when you text a blocked number?

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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What happens when you block a number on iPhone and they text you?

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. When you block an email address from Mail, it goes to the trash folder.
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Do green texts mean 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 a cellular service or data connection or has iMessage turned off, so your iMessages fall back to SMS.
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When messages are blue but not delivered?

If the iMessage never shows a “Delivered” or “Read” message, and it's still blue, then you may have been blocked – but not always. If the iMessage goes through and shows a “Read” receipt, then you have definitely not been blocked.
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Why does my iPhone say message failed to send?

One of the major reasons for the iPhone text message failed to send problem is a glitch in its network settings. To fix it quickly, you can just reset the network settings on the device. Just unlock the phone and go to its Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings and confirm your choice.
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Does message send failure mean blocked iPhone?

Texting someone who's blocked you works as you would expect. The message sends as normal, and you don't get an error message. This is no help at all for clues. 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).
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Why would an iMessage fail to send?

iMessage needs access to the internet, either via WiFi or a cellular signal, so if you have no service, a network issue, or are in Airplane Mode, the message can't be sent. Check your WiFi and cell signal to make sure your phone can communicate with the outside world.
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How can I tell if someone blocked my number without calling them?

The letter F. You can't know for sure if someone has blocked your number on an Android without asking the person. However, if your Android's phone calls and texts to a specific person don't seem to be reaching them, your number might have been blocked.
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What does it sound like when someone blocks your number?

If you're blocked, you would only hear a single ring before being diverted to voicemail. An unusual ring pattern doesn't necessarily mean your number is blocked. It may just mean the person is talking to someone else at the same time you're calling, has the phone off or sent the call directly to voicemail.
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What does it mean when a message is sent but not delivered?

However, you can infer that you've been blocked on Messenger from the state of the status icon on a message you've sent. If you send a message to someone and the message is not delivered, meaning an unfilled check mark icon appears, you may have been blocked.
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What other factors may have caused delays in delivering text messages?

5 reasons why SMS is delayed
  • Coverage. ...
  • Network Traffic. ...
  • Issues with a Mobile Device. ...
  • Error on the Operator's Server. ...
  • Different Networks. ...
  • Your Phone may be Switched Off for a Long Time. ...
  • Ported Phone Numbers may be the Reason for SMS Delivery Failure. ...
  • The Number is in Roaming.
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How do you know if someone blocked your texts on iPhone?

Look underneath the last text you sent before you suspect you were blocked. If the previous iMessage says "Delivered" under the message bubble but the most recent one doesn't, it can mean that you've been blocked. If you see an iMessage Not Delivered error instead, that can be another indication as well.
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Why did my messages turn green for one person?

If your iPhone messages are green, it means that they're being sent as SMS text messages rather than as iMessages, which appear in blue. iMessages only work between Apple users. You'll always see green when writing to Android users, or when you're not connected to the internet.
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What does it look like when you get blocked on iMessage?

More to the point, if you're messaging someone via iMessage and your text bubbles suddenly change to green from blue, it's a sign they have blocked your iPhone number. The 'sent' versus 'delivered' badge may just be confirmation they've blocked you.
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Can I still 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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Will blocked messages come through when unblocked?

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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