Will Text Messages Say "Delivered" if You're Blocked on Android?
The short answer is: no, text messages generally won't show a "delivered" status if you're blocked on Android. This is because the "delivered" status indicates the message has successfully reached the recipient's phone. If you're blocked, the message never actually reaches their phone, preventing the delivery confirmation.
However, there are some nuances to consider:
What Happens When You Text Someone Who Has Blocked You on Android?
When you send a text to someone who has blocked you on Android, several things can happen, depending on the specific phone and messaging app:
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No indication of delivery: This is the most common scenario. Your message will likely sit in a pending state, never updating to show "delivered" or "sent." You might see a single checkmark (indicating it's left your phone) but not a double checkmark (indicating delivery to the recipient).
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Message sent but not delivered: Some Android phones might show a "sent" status, indicating the message left your phone but never arrived at the recipient's device. However, this is less common than no indication at all.
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Delayed delivery: In rare instances, a message might appear to send, but delivery is delayed due to network issues. This isn't related to being blocked, however, and will eventually resolve if there's no blockage.
Why Doesn't a "Delivered" Status Appear When Blocked?
The "delivered" status relies on a confirmation signal from the recipient's device. When you're blocked, this signal is never sent because the message is actively prevented from reaching the recipient's phone by their phone's settings. The message is essentially rejected before it ever gets to the recipient's inbox.
How Can You Tell if You've Been Blocked?
While the lack of a "delivered" status is a strong indicator, it's not definitive proof of being blocked. Other factors to consider include:
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Read receipts: If read receipts are enabled and you usually see them, their absence might be another sign. However, the recipient could simply have chosen not to read the message.
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Call attempts: Trying to call the person might result in going straight to voicemail or being unable to connect. This is often a clearer sign of a block.
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Social media interactions: If the person remains active on social media, but doesn't respond to your messages, it suggests they might be actively avoiding communication with you.
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Time differences: While uncommon, a large difference in your messages' delivery times compared to the delivery times of your messages to others could hint that something is different.
Other Related Questions
Can you tell if a text is delivered to an iPhone if you're blocked on Android? The principles remain largely the same. You won't see a "delivered" notification if blocked.
Can a blocked person see my profile picture on WhatsApp or other social media apps? Blocking typically only prevents direct messaging, but visibility of profile pictures depends on the app's privacy settings.
What happens to messages after I unblock someone on Android? Usually, once you unblock someone, any new messages you send will be delivered as normal, but previously sent messages during the block period won't appear on their device.
In conclusion, the absence of a "delivered" status after sending a text message on Android is a strong indicator that you may have been blocked. While not conclusive on its own, it's crucial to consider this along with other signs to determine the situation.
