How to tell if someone blocked you on android messages

If you use an Android phone, you can get a good idea of whether someone blocked your number by calling it and observing the response, or by deleting the person's phone number from the Contacts app and seeing whether it pops up as a suggested contact.

I had this happen to me after a date that may not have gone well, so I set out to find out whether my number was blocked. I've put together everything I learned in this basic guide.

If you want to know how to tell if someone blocked your number on Android, this is the best place to be. Let's get right into what you need to know.

• How to Check If Your Android Phone Number is Blocked?
• 1. Try Calling the Recipient's Phone Number
• 2. Hide Your Caller ID
• 3. Delete Their Number from Contacts App
• How Can Android Users Block Numbers?
• Final Words

How to Check If Your Android Phone Number is Blocked?

You can check to see if someone has blocked your number by using a couple of methods on your Android phone. One involves calling the person's number and the other involves deleting their contact.

Keep in mind that these methods are not 100% indicative of whether someone blocked your number or not, but they do give a pretty good idea of whether this is the case.

1. Try Calling the Recipient's Phone Number

The first handy tip you can try on your Android phone to figure out if someone blocked your number is to call them.

The call blocking feature works by preventing a blocked number from being able to reach the other number through phone calls. As a result, if you're observant, you will notice a somewhat different response when you try to call this person.

Give it a shot. Open your Phone app and call the number.

Now, look out for an unusual ring pattern. Do you notice that the phone rings a handful of times like it normally does? If the answer is yes, it is unlikely that this person blocked your number.

Do you notice that the phone rings just once, or that it doesn't even happen at all, and goes straight into the prerecorded message for their voice mail? If this is what happens no matter what time you call them, your number is likely to be on the block list.

Of course, keep in mind that a person's number going straight to voice mail may not indicate that you've joined the blocked numbers on their contact list. It may simply be that their phone is switched off, or they have all calls diverting to voice mail temporarily.

2. Hide Your Caller ID

By hiding your Caller ID, your number won't show up to the person receiving the call. This will show you whether the person can receive calls or whether they don't want to talk to you.

Depending on your Android device and your mobile carrier, you may not be able to use this method.

You can block the Caller ID of your number on Android phone quite easily. Follow the steps below to do this:

1. Open the "Phone" application.
2. Select the three dots in the upper-right corner to open more options.
3. Select "Settings" from this list.
4. Depending on your phone, you may need to select "More Settings", "Advanced Settings", or "Supplementary Services" (on newer Samsung phones).
5. Look for the "Show my caller ID" menu option and tap it.
6. Select "Hide number" or "Never" to stop showing your phone number on Android.

Now that you've stopped your phone number from showing in calls, try to make a call to the person who you think has blocked you. Depending on what happens, you may be able to tell whether they've blocked your number or not.

Does the person pick up your calls now that you have blocked your phone number from showing? If they do, it is likely that they can receive calls but have blocked your phone number.

Does the number ring normally now, without just a single ring or sending you to voicemail? If this is the case, it is very likely that the person has set it so that you can't reach them.

3. Delete Their Number from Contacts App

This is another method you can use on your Android phone to find out if someone has added your number to their block list.

This method isn't as good to use on its own, but when you combine it with the phone call method, it is a great way to be extra sure.

By deleting their number and seeing whether they show up as a suggested contact, you can tell whether you've been blocked or not.

1. Open the "Contacts" app on your Android phone. On some Android phones, you can go to the "Phone" app and access the "Contacts" tab.
2. Navigate through the list and tap the contact name that you're looking for.
3. From their page, tap the three dots in the upper-right corner.
4. You may want to write their number down beforehand. Select "Delete" and confirm the prompt to get rid of their number.
5. Next up, we will close the Contacts application. Start by opening "Settings".
6. Go to "Apps".
7. Look through the list for "Contacts" and select it.
8. Tap "Force Stop" at the bottom.
9. Now, open the app again.
10. Tap the search bar at the top of the screen.
11. Type their name into the search bar. If it shows up as a suggested contact, it is unlikely that they have blocked your number.

How Can Android Users Block Numbers?

If you're looking to return the favor, or you simply don't want another person or contact to be able to call you, you can block them.

Note that when block a number on Android, they will not be able to send you text messages or call you. However, you will still be able to call them if you wish to.

Now, to block a number on Android, simply follow the steps below:

1. Open your contact list through the "Contacts" or "Phone" application.
2. Look for the contact that you want to add to your blocked numbers and tap it.
3. Tap the three dots, which might be at the top or bottom right, depending on your Android phone.
4. Select "Block Contact". This will prevent them from being able to contact you, either through calls or text messages.

Alternatively, you can manage all the blocked numbers on your Android phone by accessing the block list.

1. Open "Phone".
2. Open the additional options with the dots at the top-right.
3. Select "Settings".
4. You may see a "Blocked Numbers" item, or something similar. Select it.
5. You will see multiple options available for blocking numbers, including a list that you can add and remove numbers from.

Related Reading

• How to Text Someone Who Blocked You: Step-by-Step Guide
• Why Won't My Android Ring? Here are 11 Reasons & Fixes!
• What Happens When You Block A Number On Android (All You Need to Know)

Final Words

You can know if someone blocked your number on Android by calling their number. If it goes to voicemail directly or rings just once, it is likely that you have been blocked.

Another way to know if someone blocked your number is by hiding your Caller ID and seeing what happens, or deleting their contact and seeing if it pops up under "Suggested".

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