Have you ever wondered what a blocked caller hears on Android? Or what happens when you block a number? Or how can you tell if someone has blocked you on Android?
When you block a number, that person will never be able to call you or send you messages. In a way, you are cutting off all communications with that person. Blocking a person doesn’t mean that you cannot unblock him in the future. You can unblock that person with just a few taps and resume communication.
In this article, we’ll answer these questions so that you can understand the process behind blocking someone on Android.
How to block a number on Android?
On Android, it’s quite easy to block a number. Here’s how to do this:
Open the Phone app on your Android mobile phone and then long-press a contact you want to block. After that, select the Block/report junk option from the drop-down menu.
You can also use several third-party apps like Truecaller to block a person. Moreover, several carrier services offer blocking options. Contact your carrier’s support for more information.
We have covered a detailed article on how to block calls on Android.
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What does a blocked caller hear on Android?
First and foremost, the blocked caller can never contact you on your mobile.
Instead:
- The blocked caller may hear one ringtone, and the phone will get disconnected. Or, that person will hear no ring, or the call will end immediately. The call will also go to the voicemail.
- The blocked caller may hear a busy tone, an automated message or a long silence before the call is disconnected.
- The blocked caller may hear a message that the number they are dialling is not accepting calls at this moment.
The message the blocked caller may hear depends on the country, region and carrier services.
Can a blocked number send you messages?
There are two scenarios regarding messages: SMS or text messages on other platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.
Blocked numbers can’t send you an SMS or an MMS on your mobile’s Messages application.
However, even if you have blocked a number on your Android, they can send you messages on other social media platforms. You must block that number on all the social media platforms individually.
In conclusion, blocking a number on Android is easy and can be accomplished in just a few taps. The question of what the blocked caller will hear depends on your carrier, country and region. There is no single answer to this question.
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