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May 24, 2024 · SMS messages use your carrier's network, which is why those bubbles turn green. If your messages were blue but have turned green, there's a chance you're on someone's block list. 3. Focus modes ...
- Overview
- Block messages from a specific person or phone number
- Filter messages from unknown senders
- Report spam or junk messages
- Manage your list of blocked contacts
In the Messages app , you can reduce the number of unwanted messages you receive when you block individuals, filter unknown senders, and report spam or junk messages.
Note: A known sender is anyone you’ve added to the Contacts app or sent a message to.
When you block a specific contact or phone number, messages from that person or number aren’t delivered. (The person sending the message doesn’t know that their message was blocked.)
1.Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
2.In a Messages conversation, tap the name or number at the top of the conversation.
3.Tap Info , scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.
Tip: Instead of blocking all the senders in a group conversation, you can simply leave it or stop its notifications.
If you’re still having trouble with unwanted messages, see the Apple Support article Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone or iPad.
With iMessage, you can prevent unknown senders from texting you directly. Their messages are filtered to another folder, and you don’t get notified about them.
1.Go to Settings > Messages.
2.Scroll down to Message Filtering, then turn on Filter Unknown Senders.
If this setting is on and you’re missing a message, check to see if it was filtered to Unknown Senders. Tap Filters in the top-left corner of the conversation list, then tap Unknown Senders.
When you use iMessage, you can report spam or junk messages to Apple, which then receives the sender’s information and message. Depending on your carrier and country or region, you can also report spam you receive with SMS and MMS.
1.Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
2.Do one of the following:
•If you haven’t opened the message: Swipe left on the message, tap , then tap Delete and Report Junk.
•If you’ve already opened the message: A Report Junk link appears at the bottom of any message from any unknown sender. Tap Report Junk, then tap Delete and Report Junk.
Note: You can’t report a message after you’ve replied to it.
1.Go to Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts.
2.Do any of the following:
•Unblock a number you’ve blocked: Swipe left on a number in the list, then tap Unblock. Or tap Edit, then tap .
•Add additional contacts or numbers directly to the list: Scroll down, then tap Add New.
To learn about other ways you can report and prevent unwanted messages, see the Apple Support article Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.
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- Check iMessage Bubble Color. You may already know that a green bubble means sending a regular text message instead of using iMessage, but it can also indicate that someone has blocked you.
- Check iMessage Delivery Notification. When you send an iMessage, a “Delivered” label appears beneath it, confirming that the recipient has received your message.
- Check iMessage Status Updates. We conducted an experiment using two iPhones. One iPhone had blocked the other on iMessage. We sent messages from the blocked iPhone before and after the block was implemented.
- Call the Person Who Blocked You. If you still get no answer to your texts, and there’s no delivery verification either, the next step would be to call the person you think has blocked you.
Nov 6, 2023 · Open the “Settings” app on your device. Scroll down and tap on “Messages”. Find the “Blocked” option and tap on it. You will see a list of the people you have blocked. Tap on the person’s name. Tap on “Unblock this Contact” to remove their block status. By unblocking someone on iMessage, you allow them to contact you through ...
Apr 10, 2024 · Step 1: Check Your Messages. Look for any signs of delivery in your message conversation with the person. If you can’t see “Delivered” or “Read” under the messages you’ve sent, it might be a clue. When you send a message to someone who hasn’t blocked you, you usually see a “Delivered” note underneath the message.
Mar 13, 2024 · To determine if you're blocked on iMessage, check if your messages show a "Delivered" status. If it disappears, you may be blocked. Try calling the person; if the call goes straight to voicemail or disconnects, you might be blocked. However, consider other factors like Do Not Disturb mode, network issues, or a switched-off phone before ...
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Oct 24, 2024 · Here’s what to look for. 1. Check the bubble color in iMessage. Most people recognize the distinction between the green and blue bubbles in Messages. If your conversations with someone previously displayed blue bubbles and suddenly shifted to green, it could be a sign that they blocked you.
