If you believe you have been blocked by an iPhone user, this is feasible. Apple makes it simple for iPhone owners to prevent others from calling and texting them. This is a positive thing because blocking allows iPhone users to avoid repeated spam calls.
Of course, a user can block someone for any reason they choose. While there is no guaranteed way to know if an iPhone user has blocked you, you can try a few things to see if you have been blocked by the iPhone user. Here’s how.
How to Tell if Someone Blocked Your Number on iPhone Text
1. The iMessage Method”
When someone bans you on an iPhone, you have no idea. They simply block you and forget about it; you will be unable to detect the difference. The only way to know for sure is to check. The best method to achieve this is to use iMessage.
If you believe someone has blocked you, open iMessage and send them a message. Does it say Delivered? If it doesn’t say Delivered but your previous messages to this person do, you’ve probably been blocked.
If you want to be positive that you’ve been blocked, wait a day or two. We apologize if the message has not been delivered. But you’ve been blocked.
2. Does the iPhone Go Straight To Voice Mail When You Call?
Another simple way to determine if someone has blocked you on your iPhone is to phone them. Does the call get through, or does it go directly to voicemail? If it goes to voice mail right away, it’s not a good sign. If your calls continue to go to voicemail after a few days to a week, you have been blocked.
Even if you are blocked, you can still leave a voicemail; however, your voicemail will be stored in a separate category within the voicemail app known as blocked Messages. And if you’ve ever deleted someone, you know how rarely those voicemails are checked.
3. Hide Your Caller ID
You can also see whether someone has blocked you by masking your caller ID. The iPhone allows you to hide your caller ID at any time (assuming your provider permits it). Here is how you can hide your caller ID:
- Open Settings.
- Tap Phone.
- Tap Show My Caller ID.
- Toggle the switch next to “Show My Caller ID” to OFF (white).
Now, when you make a call, your caller ID should not be displayed. If you phone the individual and they answer, it is a good indication that you have been blocked. This is because hiding your caller ID prevents the iPhone from immediately blocking your number.
The Best Way To Tell For Sure Whether You’ve Been Blocked?
If you try all three ways—iMessage and contacting them—and both yield negative results, you have most likely been blacklisted.
Unfortunately, there is no method to unblock oneself; you will need to find another way to contact the person who has blocked you and chat with them directly about how to settle whatever is going on between you.
How to tell if someone blocked your number on Android
When someone bans your phone number on Android, it can be difficult to determine for certain. However, there are a few clues that can help you figure it out. Here are a few crucial indicators to look for:
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The One Ring Test
If your call rings once and then goes directly to voicemail, this is one of the first signals that you may have been blocked. Typically, a phone rings several times before going to voicemail. If you detect this trend, it may indicate that your phone number has been blacklisted.
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Straight to voicemail
Another clue is if your call goes right to voicemail without ever ringing. This can happen if the user has their phone off or is in a location with poor coverage, but if it happens repeatedly, it can imply that they’ve been blocked.
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Unusual Busy Signals
If you get a busy signal or a message claiming the individual is unavailable every time you call, this could be another indicator. Before disconnecting your call, some carriers will display a message indicating that the person is busy or unavailable. If this occurs regularly, it is possible that your phone number has been blocked.
Important: If your calls go directly to voicemail or you hear strange, busy signals, it could mean that your number has been blacklisted. However, these indications are not infallible and may suggest other concerns, such as the person’s phone being turned off or in Do Not Disturb mode.
If you observe these signs, you should attempt several approaches to see if you’ve been blocked.
Testing Through Text Messages
When determining whether someone has blocked your number on Android, testing through SMS messages can be useful. Here are some ways of doing it:
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Delivery Status Indicators
One of the first things to look into is the delivery status of your text messages. If your message does not include a “delivered” or “sent” notation, it is possible that your phone number has been blacklisted. Because Android lacks a built-in message tracking system similar to iMessage on the iPhone, this solution is not perfect. However, it is a good starting point.
Conclusion
If you’re still unsure whether someone has blocked you on your iPhone, examine all these signs—and don’t make assumptions. If they have not blocked you, they will be able to receive messages from your iPhone and iPad.
Regardless of what you want to hear, keep in mind that if someone is difficult to reach or has completely banned your phone number, giving them space is frequently the best option. You cannot control others, so don’t waste your time hoping they will do what you want.
Avoid cyberstalking someone who has hurt you, and give them time and space to process their emotions. You may always talk to the person who blocked you face-to-face to clear up any misunderstandings, take a step back and gain some outside perspective, or simply move on if things aren’t going well.
If you want to be certain that someone has blocked you, review all of the warning flags. If at least three of them are there, it’s likely that the individual has blocked you. If only one or two people are present, the likelihood of this happening decreases. When in doubt, leave the individual alone.