What Happens When You Block a Number on Android and iPhone
Are you fed up with unwanted calls from an ex, a family member, or an annoying friend? Blocking the number will come in handy. You can block numbers on Android and iPhone. But what happens by blocking a number and will the other person know? Let’s find out.
What Happens When You Block a Number
When you block a number, you will not receive calls or SMS/MMS messages from it. Third-party apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, etc. will remain unaffected. Here’s what happens after blocking a number:
Text Messages
Other Messaging and Calling Apps
Will the Blocked Person Know or Be Notified
Not really. When the call is declined automatically, they will hear pre-recorded messages like the caller is busy or out of network area. Moreover, their text messages are also shown as sent. So they won’t know.
The blocked contact will not be notified or sent a message that you have blocked them. However, after a few attempts, they may be able to guess that something is fishy.
What Happens When the Blocked Person Calls You
When a blocked contact tries to call you, they will hear different things based on your carrier. For instance, some might be greeted by pre-recorded messages like the number is busy, the number is not reachable, the number cannot take calls, etc., Others will hear one ring before the call disconnects automatically.
1. Does Blocking a Number Delete It From Your Contacts?
No. Blocking a number will not delete it from your contacts. If you decide to unblock the number in the future, it will still be available in your contacts.
How to Block a Number?
How to Unblock a Number?
4. What Happens After Unblocking a Number?
After you unblock a number, the contact will regain the normal capabilities of being able to call and message you. However, you won’t receive the messages that were sent when the number was blocked. Similarly, you cannot see call history details for the blocked number after unblocking it.
If you don’t want to take the harsh step of blocking someone, you canmute a numberon iPhone and Android. Or, check other ways tostop receiving callswithout blocking.
Mehvish Mushtaqis a tech lover from Kashmir. With a degree in computer engineering, she’s always been happy to help anyone who finds technology challenging. She’s been writing about technology for over six years, and her favorite topics include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, social media, and web apps. you may also find her work onMake Tech Easier,Guiding Tech, andNerds Chalk
