What if I deleted a number in my blocked numbers list is it still blocked?

Once blocked, the phone number remains blocked on the iPhone even after you delete it from your Phone, FaceTime, Messages or Contacts apps.


What happens if I delete a blocked contact?

When you delete a contact, it won't appear in the contact list as well. Deleting blocked numbers means you are unblocking the blocked numbers. Therefore, after deleting blocked numbers, the numbers can call on your number as well as send you messages.

How do I permanently delete a blocked number?

Go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification, slide the number to the left and tap Delete. Go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification, slide the number to the left and tap Delete.


Is deleting a number the same as blocking?

Blocking a contact won't remove them from your contacts list, nor will it remove you from the list on the contact's phone. To delete a contact, you must delete the contact from your phone's address book.

What happens when you delete someone's number?

Your deleted contacts are moved to your Trash. After 30 days in your Trash, contacts are deleted permanently.


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Can a deleted contact still text me?

That's right. Even though the contact is "deleted," it's still somewhere in the abyss of the cloud. So when you type their name in the "to" field, it will show up. But if you start a conversation with them, their name will disappear and it will be as if it's an unsaved number in your contact book.

Can I block someone number permanently?

To block someone in your Contacts lists, go to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts. Scroll to the bottom and tap Add New. That will bring up your Contacts list; select those you want to block. You can also get there via Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts > Add New.

Does a blocked number expire?

They only stay blocked as long as they are in your contacts and blocked list.


Can I delete a number after blocking it iPhone?

Swipe each number from right to left and tap “Unblock”. There is no way to mass delete these.

Can you see if a blocked number has tried to text you?

Blocked text messages disappear

When someone that you've blocked texts you, their texts go nowhere. They won't receive any notification that they're blocked, and their messages will still look like they've been sent. But you won't receive any of them, and you can't respond.

Will a block number stay blocked if I delete it in Android?

If you delete the number from the blocked list, the number will stay deleted from the blocked list. Removing the number from the blocked list has no effect on any entry in your Contacts list. Even if you delete the block numbers from your mobile contacts, it will be there in the block list.


Does a blocked number stay blocked?

If you blocked it using your phone's inbuilt call app, then yes, it should be permanently blocked until YOU unblock it.

Can a blocked number be traced back?

Can I trace unknown, blocked, or private numbers? Private numbers, blocked, and restricted calls can usually be traced. However, unknown, unavailable or out of area calls are not traceable because they don't contain the data needed for a successful trace.

Where are my blocked numbers kept?

Find blocked accounts or unblock someone
  • On your Android phone or tablet, open your device's Settings app Google. Manage your Google Account.
  • At the top, tap People & sharing.
  • Under "Contacts," tap Blocked.
  • You'll find a list of accounts you blocked across Google products.


Does * 67 still block your number?

*67 - Caller ID Block: Hides your phone number on Caller ID systems. *69 - Call Return: Redials the last number that called you. *70 - Call Waiting: Places your call on hold so you can answer another.

Does * 67 unblock your number?

If someone blocks your cell number, can you put *67 before it and text or call them? No - that won't work. The *67 function only stops the person you're calling from seeing the number. It does not make the number invisible to the network's equipment.

Does blocking someone on text delete messages?

Android phones move all blocked messages into a folder on the phone called “Spam and Blocked.” That means that the phone is still collecting messages from the blocked people; they just aren't notifying you. This can be a lifesaver in needing those blocked messages for various reasons after the fact.


Where do deleted text messages go?

When you delete a text message on your Samsung phone, the Messages app sends it to Recycle bin for 30 days. After a month, the Recycle bin permanently deletes the message. Open the Messages app on your Samsung phone. Tap on the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner and open the Recycle bin.

Is anything ever really deleted from your phone?

The flash memory in mobile devices doesn't delete files until it needs to open up space for something new. It merely "deindexes" it, essentially forgetting where it is. It's still stored, but the phone doesn't know where or what it is.

What does * 57 do?

Call Trace (*57) Call Trace is used to help protect you and your family from troubling or harassing phone calls that you need to report to law enforcement officials. This service should only be used if you intend to take legal action against the caller.


Can you find out who is calling you from a blocked number?

With TrapCall, you can unmask these blocked numbers and find out exactly who's calling you from No Caller ID. That means their phone number, name, and even their address. Plus, with TrapCall you can even blacklist the unmasked phone number to prevent them from continuing to harass you.

What happens if you dial *# 31?

Hide Your Phone From Caller ID: #31#

I could only get this to work on Android. But entering this code prompted a pop-up stating that my Caller ID had been disabled. In order to re-instate Caller ID, enter *31# .

Why do blocked numbers still show up?

If you just dial their number, just because you have blocked them doesn't change anything about your calling them. However you had your calls set up that's how they will come across. If your phone is set up to have your number show then yes, they will be able to see your number.


What do blocked callers hear?

If your Call Block setting is set to Block Calls, the blocked caller hears nothing as they are immediately disconnected. If your Call Block setting is set to Sends Calls to Voicemail, the blocked caller will be able to reach your voicemail box. No notification is given to them that they have been blocked.

How do I permanently delete blocked numbers on my Samsung?

You should be able to go into phone and find the numbers then open them then you click delete. Open the dialler>settings>block numbers.