For instance, iMessage has neat integrated features such as text animation, games and others which make them among the favourite instant messaging apps of Apple users.
Yet, amidst the flow of communication, messages and thick blue bubbles, there is a question, which sometimes appears in the heads of the users and that is – Have I been blocked?
As compared to other instant messaging apps, it is not very obvious whether one has been blocking you on iMessage or not, but we are going to unveil it for you now. Let’s begin:
How to Find Out Whether You’ve Been Blocked on iMessage
This is actually true, for instance, you may take more time to see a single tick on your message on WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger while conversing with the person who has blocked you. Or you will not be allowed to visit and view their profile and posts.
But, as far as I’m aware none of the apps notify it directly and most probably are pure guesswork at best, Likewise, there are minor signs to understand that you are actually blocked even on iMessage.
Method 1: iMessage delivery status
Another simple way to know if they have blocked you is by looking at the delivery information notification or reading the receipt of the last text.
When the message gets to the recipient, you will always be able to see Delivered written under your last message.
Furthermore, if they have received read receipts enabled you will also be able to see when they read your message.
However, do not forget they may have disconnected internet connection or are in a poor network region.
Method 2: Sending of an SMS
Make an SMS to the user in order to know whether it is being delivered or not. If you get a failed delivery notification it means the person has definitely blocked your contact.
Method 3: Find out the iMessage which has a moon-like shaped
IOS users can completely turn off all the notifications from the applications or anyone. Therefore, the fact is you’re probably not blocked but only silenced or most appropriately referred to as being ‘muted’.
To be sure of this, they look for the small moon icon placed by the text they have written. This icon often comes up when a person has activated the ‘’No Disturb’’ or the ’’Focus’’ mode
Method 4: Please do not use Caller ID
But when you try to call them directly they may not answer the call if at all they are ignoring you. Thus, you can block your mobile number and then see if they hang up or whether they are not answering your call.
Method 4: Do Not Disturb Mode
If you lost contact with someone, or if he has blocked you or enabled the ‘Do Not Disturb’ option, your messages and calls will not be delivered to iMessage
Call them and if it directs to a voice mailbox, call them again in a bid to avoid the DND setting. As any two calls made at once in iOS are regarded as an emergency call, the second one will be connected if you do not like it.
Method 6: DIA *67 PRIOR TO THE NUMBER TO BE DiaLED
The other way of deactivating your caller ID without having to repeat the process every time from the settings is to dial *67 before dialling the number.
Also, this will synchronize your call even if the user has muted your contact to block and forward it to the voice mailbox.
Method 7: Check other messaging apps available on the mobile application
They are often linked on various social networks such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram for example.
To know whether the user is active under a different platform if you have received no reply on iMessage, then navigate to the following;
If you are able to observe that they are active on other apps and you no longer see them on iMessage then this means that you might have been blocked.
Methods 8: Automate Your Replies
Focus Mode also allows iOS users to notify automatically anyone who wants to communicate with them when they have chosen to mute notifications. An answer that you receive from an automated system suggests that somebody has not blocked you.
Method 9: Fix from the Device You are Using
More likely they might be serving some sort of iMessage and might be experiencing some downtimes. You may do this check on Apple System Status for the same.
Also, update your iPhone in case there is some bug which hampers your messages from being delivered to them.
1. Setting > Applications > Other > Settings > ‘General’ tab > ‘Software Update.’
2. Choose only Update Now or Update Tonight.
Can Someone Block Me While I Am Still Able to Send an iMessage?
Of course, you will be able to send an iMessage even after you are blocked by the recipient. But, the messages which you send to them will not reach them.
Will the True SMS be Delivered if Blocked on the iPhone?
No, it will not be delivered they will block you from sending you the sms if you are blocked.
Will ‘delivered’ appear on the Screen if You Are Blocked On iMessage?
No, it means that no matter even if a person blocks you, it will not hide the delivered sign in iMessage below your messages.
