I. Introduction
Have you ever wondered if someone blocked your number on iPhone? It’s a perplexing problem since Apple doesn’t notify you if someone has blocked your number. But don’t worry, in this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through several ways to know if someone has blocked you on iPhone.
Since most of our communication happens through iPhone these days, it’s essential to solve this problem so that you can have a clear understanding of the situation between yourself and the person in question.
II. Walkthrough on Checking Blocked Calls List
The first way to detect if someone has blocked your number is to check the blocked calls list. Apple provides a feature where you can see the list of all the calls you’ve blocked on your device. So if you find your call history empty and suspect that someone is blocking you, this could be a good clue.
To access the blocked calls list, follow these steps:
- Open the Phone app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Recents tab.
- Tap on the ‘i’ icon next to the person’s name you think has blocked your number.
- Scroll down to the bottom and see if there is an option to ‘Unblock this Caller.’ If it’s there, then you’re not blocked. Otherwise, you can infer that you’ve been blocked.
III. Send a Text Message or Make a Call
Undelivered messages or unsuccessful outgoing calls can also be an indication that someone has blocked your number. When you send a message or call a number that has blocked you, they won’t receive the message nor will the call go through.
So, to test this theory, try sending a text message or making a call to the person you suspect has blocked you. If you receive an error message or if the call doesn’t go through, this could mean that they’ve blocked you.
IV. Listen to the Ringtone
You might have recognized that when you call someone using iPhone, you hear a specific ringtone before the call connects. But, if the person has blocked your number, you’ll hear a different ringtone or, in most cases, won’t hear a ringtone at all. Instead, the call may fail or go straight to voicemail.
If you notice a change in the ringtone, it could be possible that you’ve been blocked. Note that this method doesn’t always indicate a block and is not a fool-proof method.
V. Facetime or Video Calls
Like regular calls, Facetime or Video Calls can indicate whether someone has blocked you or not. If you’ve been blocked, you will not be able to contact the person even through these video features. You may get an error message, and the call will not go through.
To test this theory, try to Facetime or Video Call the person in question. If it doesn’t connect or ends right away, there’s a likelihood that you’ve been blocked.
VI. Create a Group Chat with the Person
Another way to detect if someone has blocked your number is to add yourself to a group chat involving the person or people that you suspect have blocked you. If your messages remain undelivered even after other group members have seen it, you might have been blocked.
Here’s how you can add yourself to an existing group chat or create a new group:
- Open the iMessage app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the new message icon.
- Add the contact(s) you suspect have blocked you.
- Type a message and press send. If it remains undelivered, it could mean that you have been blocked.
VII. Observe iMessage Status
If you use iMessage for communication, you can also check the status of messages you’ve sent to the person. If the messages show ‘delivered’ or ‘read,’ then you probably haven’t been blocked. On the other hand, if the message status remains ‘Not Delivered,’ it could be that the person has blocked you.
Here’s how you can check the iMessage status:
- Open the iMessage app and find the message thread with the person you think has blocked you.
- Press and hold on the message you’ve sent.
- Choose ‘Send as Text Message’ from the pop-up menu. If it still doesn’t send, you could have been blocked.
VIII. Check Contact’s Activity Status
The last way to detect if someone has blocked your number is to check their activity status on iMessage. If they have stopped actively using their phone or have turned off iMessage, it might show their last seen status. This could be an indication of whether they have blocked you or not.
Here are the steps to check someone’s activity status:
- Open the iMessage app and find the contact in question.
- Tap on their name or profile picture at the top of the screen.
- Scroll down to see if there’s a ‘Last Seen’ status. If it says ‘No data available,’ then there’s no way of knowing whether you’ve been blocked or not using this method.
IX. Conclusion
As you see, discovering whether someone has blocked your number on the iPhone isn’t easy. However, these methods can provide some clues to determine if someone has blocked you. We recommend trying a few different ways to confirm your suspicions to avoid errors.
We hope this comprehensive guide has helped you understand the process of detecting whether someone has blocked you on iPhone. If you encounter challenges or have additional tips, please feel free to let us know by commenting below.
Additional tips: There’s no sure-shot way to detect if someone has blocked your number. It’s possible that other issues may prevent your messages or calls from going through, so it’s always best to check for some of the signs we’ve mentioned before jumping to conclusions.
