It depends on the service provider you are using and how you are trying to block a number. Generally, deleting a number from your contacts list will not block it from reaching you. However, many service providers have features that allow you to block numbers that you don’t want to receive calls or text messages from.
To do this, you may need to look in your provider’s settings or contact customer service to find out how to use the feature properly. There may also be third-party call or text blocking apps or services that you can use to block numbers.
If you want to be certain that a number is blocked, it’s best to check with your service provider or the app or service you are using to make sure you are using the features correctly.
Is a blocked number still blocked if I delete it?
Yes, a blocked number will still be blocked even if you delete it from your contacts. When you block a number, your phone records it on the device and stores it, which means that it will remain blocked until you manually unblock it.
Even if you delete the contact from your phone, the number will still remain blocked.
How long does a blocked number stay blocked?
The amount of time a blocked number stays blocked depends on the phone service provider. Typically, most phone service providers will allow a blocked number to remain blocked permanently, but some providers may only block the number for a certain period of time, such as 90 days.
Additionally, the manner in which the number is blocked can affect how long it stays blocked. For example, blocking a number from calling directly from the phone’s settings will likely last longer than blocking a number from a call-blocking app.
Therefore, the amount of time a blocked number stays blocked can vary from provider to provider and depends on the type of blocking.
How do you delete an already blocked number?
If you need to delete an already blocked number, the process will vary depending on the device you are using.
If you are using an iPhone, you can go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification and tap Edit in the upper right corner. Then, select the number you wish to unblock and tap Unblock.
If you are using an Android device, the steps vary depending on your version of Android, but generally you can go to Settings > Apps/Apps & Notifications > App Info > Phone > Block numbers and select the ‘X’ next to the number you wish to delete.
You can also delete blocked numbers from your contact list by opening your contacts, finding the entry for the blocked number and deleting it.
Note that unblocking a contact doesn’t automatically add them to your contacts, you’ll need to manually do this.
How do I permanently delete blocked numbers on my iPhone?
Permanently deleting blocked numbers on an iPhone can be done in a few simple steps. First, on the home screen of your iPhone, select the “Settings” app. Once the Settings app has loaded, scroll down and tap “Phone”.
Then, select “Call Blocking & Identification”. Here, all currently blocked phone numbers will be listed. To delete a desired number, simply swipe left on the number and hit the red “Unblock” button that appears.
This will permanently remove the phone number from the blocked list. You can repeat this process for any additional numbers that you wish to remove from the list.
Can you see if a blocked number has tried to contact you?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to see if a blocked number has tried to contact you. When a number is blocked, incoming calls from the blocked number will not be received, and you will not be aware of it if the blocked number has tried to contact you.
If the blocked number has sent you a text message, the blocked number will receive a notification saying that the message wasn’t delivered, but you won’t get that notification. Also, some communication apps offer the ability to block contacts, in which case any messages or calls you receive from the blocked number will not be shown.
Is blocking a phone number permanent?
No, blocking a phone number is not permanent. Depending on your device and carrier, you may be able to unblock it. When you block a phone number you are usually temporarily preventing the specific number from contacting you.
The blocked number won’t be able to call or text you, and won’t be able to leave voicemails. However, depending on your phone and carrier features, you may be able to unblock the number. If you want to unblock the number, you can usually go into your settings and unblock it, or you could contact your phone carrier and have them manually unblock it.
Can someone see if you called them if they blocked you?
No, if someone has blocked you, they will not be able to see that you called them. When you call a number that has blocked you, the call will go straight to voicemail and the person will not receive any notification that you called.
Similarly, the person will not be able to see any text messages or calls you make from a blocked number.
What happens if you text someone who blocked you?
If you try to text someone who has blocked your number, the message will not be delivered to the person who blocked you. Depending on your cell phone carrier, you may receive a notification that the message was not delivered.
You may also see a message that says “Message Blocked,” or “This person is not accepting messages,” which indicates that the recipient blocked your number. Additionally, you may experience an error message such as “error code 97,” which generally means the message was blocked.
Is it better to block or delete a phone number?
It depends on the context and purpose of blocking or deleting a phone number. Deleting a phone number would completely remove the phone number from your phone, while blocking the number would stop calls and messages from coming through, but the contact would still remain in your phone.
Blocking a phone number might prove to be more useful if you want to avoid receiving calls from that person, but still want the contact to be in your phone; for example, if you need to call that person in the future for a certain reason.
On the other hand, deleting a phone number would be best when you want to completely remove that contact from your phone.
Ultimately, whether to block or delete a phone number depends on your own context and situation.
Can you delete someones number and block them?
Yes, you can delete someone’s phone number from your contacts list and also block them. To delete the number, go to your contacts list or address book. Select the contact you want to delete and tap the delete option.
To block them, go to your phone’s settings and select call blocking or block contacts. Select the person’s name or number you wish to block and confirm your selection. Then the person you blocked will no longer be able to call, text, or contact you.
Can someone see your status if you delete their number?
No, if you delete a person’s number, they will not be able to see your current status. Even if they have previously seen it, they will no longer be able to see it once their number is deleted from your contacts.
This is because WhatsApp keeps your status visible to only those contacts who you have not deleted from your list.
When you delete a text does it delete on the other person’s phone?
No, it doesn’t. When you delete a text message, it only deletes the message on your phone. The message will still be available on the other person’s phone unless they also delete it. Additionally, any backups made on other services, like iCloud or Google Drive, will store the message, meaning the message may still be available in those backups even if it was deleted from the SMS service.
How do you know if someone has deleted your number?
If someone has deleted your number, you may have difficulty reaching them by phone and/or text message. If the person usually responds to your messages instantly, but all of a sudden there is a noticeable delay or silence, this could be a sign that your number has been deleted from their phone.
Additionally, you might observe an increase in the amount of missed calls from this person. In this case, it is likely that the caller deleted your number mid-conversation and was unaware that they had done so.
Moreover, if the person appears to be actively avoiding you and completely ignores any attempts to contact them, it may mean that they have removed your contact information from their phone. Other tell-tale signs include when people start using a different number when they were previously using the same one and if you start receiving strange blank text messages.
Is it OK to delete his number?
It can depend on the situation, but it’s generally ok to delete his number. If the relationship between the two of you is over, it can be easier to move on if you don’t have any reminders of it. If there are children involved and you need to communicate with him, though, it may be best to not delete his number and make sure you still have access to it.
In either case, it’s important to make sure you take the time to process any emotions that come up and make sure that deleting his number isn’t something you’re doing impulsively.