Why Am I Getting Messages From a Blocked Number
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Basic Fixes
Why You Are Receiving Messages From a Blocked Number
Fix 1: Check the Blocked Numbers List
Before we explore advanced tricks, make sure to check the blocked numbers list once. You will continue receiving text messages if the person’s mobile number is not on the list.
On iPhone
OpenSettings > Messages > Blocked Contacts > Check the number list.
If it’s anunknown number, use the Messages app to block it.
Open theMessages app > Tap the chat from the unknown number > Profile icon > Info > Block this Caller.
Once you block a caller on iPhone, thesame caller will be blockedin the Messages app on your Mac. You don’t have to block the same person separately on your iPhone and Mac.
We also suggest blockingboth the email address and phone numberin the Messages app to stop receivingiMessages. On your iPhone, openSettings > Messages > Blocked Contacts > Add the number and email address linked with iMessage.
On Android Dialler App
Step 1:Open thePhone app>Three dots > Settings > Blocked numbers.
Step 2:Check theblocked numbers list. TapAdd a numberto enter a number manually.
On Samsung Phone App
Samsung uses a different Phone app on Galaxy phones. Here’s how to check the blocked numbers list on a Samsung device.
Step 1:Open thePhone app > Three dots > Settings.
Step 2:TapBlocked numbers. If the person’s number is not on the list, enter the number manually.
Do note that yourblock list won’t changewhile switching the Messaging apps on your Android phone.
Tip:Check out our post if yourSamsung phone screen goes black during calls.
Fix 2: Block via Third-Party Apps
When you use the Phone app to block annoying contacts, the system only blocks normal messages and calls. The person can still reach you via third-party apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. You need to block them from such platforms, too. Let’s take WhatsApp and Telegram as examples here.
Step 1:LaunchWhatsAppand thenopen a conversationyou want to block.
Step 2:Tap thethree-dot menuat the top and then expandMore. SelectBlock.
You can read our dedicated post to learn theimplications of blocking someone on WhatsApp.
Telegram
Step 1:OpenTelegramand then select aconversation.
Step 2:Select the number at the top. Tap thethree-dot menuand then selectBlock user.
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Last updated on 28 August, 2024
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