What happens when you block and delete a contact?

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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Will a blocked number stay blocked if I delete the contact?

Related. On an iPhone running iOS 7 or later, you can finally block the phone number of a nuisance caller. 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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Does blocking remove contact?

Blocking a contact won't remove them from your contacts list, nor will it remove you from the list on the contact's phone. To delete a contact, you must delete the contact from your phone's address book.

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What does a contact see when you block them?

When you block a contact over Android or iPhone, they will still be able to send you text messages. These messages will not show up on your phone but the sender will see the messages as sent. They won't know that they've been blocked.

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What happens when you delete someone's contact?

Your deleted contacts are moved to your Trash. After 30 days in your Trash, contacts are deleted permanently.

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What Happens When You Block Someone On iPhone

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What is the difference between blocking and deleting contacts?

Blocking a contact won't remove them from your contacts list, nor will it remove you from the list on the contact's phone. To delete a contact, you must delete the contact from your phone's address book. If you're concerned about whether a blocked contact will know you're blocking them, please read this article.

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Does iPhone notify when you delete a contact?

Similarly, if a contact card is shared with someone and that individual saves and then decides to delete that card, will either the original sender or the contact be notified via text by Apple that the contact has been deleted? No. Hey there, No.

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Can you see if a blocked number has tried to contact you?

Check your call log in your phone settings – If the call from the blocked contact did not go through, it may still appear in your log as an attempted call. 2. Review voicemails – If the contact left a voicemail, it may appear in your inbox even if their number was blocked.

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Do texts go through when blocked?

It blocks both text messaging as well as calling, so the person who is doing the blocking will be able to rid themselves of unwanted contact entirely. Generally, the blocked person won't have any idea that they are blocked, other than their messages aren't going through and aren't responded to.

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Can someone see you blocked this contact?

We have made this intentionally ambiguous in order to protect your privacy when you block someone. Thus, we cannot tell you if you are being blocked by someone else.

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How long does blocking a contact last?

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 completely block a contact?

Block a number

Open your Phone app . Call history . Tap a call from the number you want to block. Tap Block / report spam.

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What is the psychology of blocking someone on your phone?

The psychology of blocking someone can evoke indignation and a sense of rejection, reminiscent of the social dynamics of high school. Blocking someone sends a clear message, but it's a cowardly move to run away and hide behind our devices.

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Do blocked contacts receive messages after unblocking?

Blocked messages will not come through when unblocked.

While someone is blocked, any sent text messages will be blocked by Messages.

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What does a blocked caller hear?

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 do texts look like when blocked?

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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How do you text someone who blocked your number?

Use another phone number

You can try texting them by your secondary phone numbers, office phone numbers, or the phone numbers of some friends or relatives. It is highly likely that you will receive a response from the person who blocked your number.

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When I block someone on iPhone what do they see?

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.

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Does deleting a contact delete all messages?

If someone deletes me as a contact, does my text history get erased? The text messages will not get deleted. On Android phones, you will also be able to see a history of all messages from the contact.

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Does deleting a contact delete the chat?

Deleting contacts will not remove their old chat thread from WhatsApp. So if you still see the chat, you will have to delete it manually. To do so on Android, tap and hold the chat thread in the chat list. Then tap on the delete icon at the top.

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Can you block a number and 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.

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When should you block and delete someone?

You know that friend or that guy who ditches you for weeks then sends you that one hopeful message. Block — Delete them. Don't settle for friends or partners who breadcrumb you. What that means is, they disappear when they want, appear on their own time, sway you with the random, “I'm in town!” like it's a pleasure.

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What's the difference between deactivate and block?

If you deactivate your card, you can activate it once again in the future (such as if you find your card again). Blocking your card permanently is an irreversible action. If you block your card permanently, you can no longer unblock it and you will need to order a new card.

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