How to Know If an Android Blocked You on iPhone

Published: May 9, 2025

Communication is often seamless when both users are on the same platform, but what happens when an iPhone user texts or calls an Android user and suddenly gets no response?

If you suspect that an Android user has blocked you, things can get frustrating because there’s no clear-cut message saying so. When iPhone users communicate with other iPhone users through iMessage, they can easily spot a block when messages don’t show a “Delivered” status.

However, when texting Android users, detecting a block requires looking for different clues since the messaging systems work differently.

In this guide, we’ll go over the key signs that might indicate you’ve been blocked by an Android user and the steps you can take to verify it.

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Signs That an Android User Has Blocked Your iPhone

1. Calls Go Straight to Voicemail

One of the biggest indicators that an Android user has blocked your number is when your calls go directly to voicemail after just one ring (or none at all). This is because, when someone blocks your number, their phone does not allow it to ring—it automatically rejects the call.

However, keep in mind that other factors could cause this, such as:

Their phone being off or in “Do Not Disturb” mode
Network issues causing call routing problems
Their phone being in “Airplane Mode”

To be sure, try calling at different times of the day. If your calls consistently go straight to voicemail over several days, it’s a strong sign that you’ve been blocked.

2. Text Messages Are Not Delivered

When messaging between iPhone and Android (including with RCS), these signs indicate you’ve been blocked:

Your messages will still show as “Sent” on your iPhone, but if you previously received delivery confirmations for this contact and they suddenly stop completely, you’ve likely been blocked.
If you had been using RCS messaging with read receipts and typing indicators with this Android contact, and these features suddenly disappear entirely (not just temporarily), this strongly indicates blocking.
If you enable delivery reports through your carrier settings and notice that delivery confirmations specifically stop for just this one Android contact while working for others, this suggests you’ve been blocked.
With RCS messaging enabled, if messages to this specific contact never show “Delivered” status while messages to other Android contacts do, this is a strong indicator of being blocked.

Pro Tip: Remember that technical issues can sometimes mimic these symptoms temporarily, so it’s important to check for multiple signs of blocking over a period of days before drawing conclusions.

3. No Response on WhatsApp, Messenger, or Other Apps

If you and the Android user communicate via third-party messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Facebook Messenger, check whether your messages are being delivered there.

On WhatsApp, a single gray checkmark means the message was sent but not delivered. If this persists, you may be blocked. If their profile picture disappears, that’s another strong sign.
On Facebook Messenger, a blocked person won’t be able to see the other person’s activity or send messages.
Instagram DMs may show “Seen” if they’ve read your message. If your messages go unread indefinitely, you might be blocked.

If your messages are being ignored across multiple platforms, blocking is a strong possibility.

4. Your Calls Connect When Using a Different Number

If you suspect you’ve been blocked, try calling from another number. This could be:

A friend’s phone
A work number
A temporary number from apps like Google Voice

If the call goes through normally when using a different number but always goes straight to voicemail when you call from your iPhone, this is a strong indicator that your number has been blocked.

Alternative trick:

Dial *67 before their number to hide your caller ID.
If your call rings as usual, but your normal number still gets sent to voicemail, you’ve likely been blocked.

5. You No Longer See Their Online Status

Many apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger show a “Last Seen” or “Active” status. If you used to see when they were online but now their status has disappeared, they might have either:

Blocked you
Changed their privacy settings

While this isn’t a surefire sign of blocking, it’s worth noting if it coincides with other suspicious signs.

6. No Social Media Interaction

If the person was previously active on your social media but suddenly disappears:

You no longer see their posts or stories.
They stop liking or commenting on your content.
Searching their profile gives you an error or says, “User not found.”

This could mean they’ve blocked you entirely, not just on their phone. If their profile is still visible when searched through another account, then you have been blocked.

How to Confirm If You’ve Been Blocked

Since neither Apple nor Android sends a notification about blocking, you’ll need to do some testing:

Try calling from another number or using a hidden caller ID.
Check if your messages are being delivered on third-party apps.
Observe changes in their online status and social media interactions.
Reach out through a mutual friend to see if they can communicate with the person.

If you consistently experience multiple signs—such as calls going to voicemail, undelivered texts, and no response across different platforms—then you’ve likely been blocked.

What to Do If You’ve Been Blocked

Respect Their Decision – If you confirm that someone has blocked you, it’s best to respect their privacy. Continuing to try and contact them using different methods can come off as intrusive.
Reach Out in a Non-Intrusive Way – If you believe the block was a misunderstanding, you could try sending a polite message via email or another social platform. However, if they don’t respond, it’s best to move on.
Consider Why You Were Blocked – Sometimes, being blocked is a sign that the person needs space. Reflect on the situation to understand what may have led to the block.
Move Forward – Not being able to contact someone can be frustrating, but forcing communication often isn’t healthy. If someone has made the decision to block you, focus on other positive relationships and interactions.

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Final Thoughts

Determining whether an Android user has blocked you on your iPhone isn’t always straightforward, but the combination of undelivered messages, calls going straight to voicemail, and lack of interaction on other platforms can provide strong clues.

While there’s no foolproof way to confirm blocking without direct confirmation from the other person, checking these signs can help you make an educated guess. However, if someone doesn’t want to communicate, the best approach is to respect their boundaries and move forward.