What is how to tell if someone blocked you on imessage without texting them?

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It's tricky to know for sure if someone blocked you on iMessage without directly texting them and observing the outcome. Apple designs the system to be ambiguous to protect user privacy. However, you can look for some clues, but remember none are definitive:

1. Check Their Apple ID Status (If You Know It): If you know the person's Apple ID, you can try sharing something with them via iMessage (like a photo or location). This isn't sending a direct text, but attempts to initiate a sharing request. If it fails repeatedly, it could be a sign. But remember, other issues (like their Apple ID not being actively used or device problems) could also cause this.

2. Observe iMessage Color When You Do Text (Carefully): This isn't about avoiding texting entirely, but observing only if you have already texted. If all your previous texts to the contact were blue (iMessage) but now suddenly turn green (SMS) and you still don't get a delivered message, it could be a soft indication that your number has been blocked but don't assume it as accurate.

3. Look at Group Messages: If you're in a Group%20Message with the person, and they are still actively participating, it's less likely you're blocked. However, it's still possible they blocked only your direct messages and remain in the group.

4. Check for a Delivered/Read Receipt: If you previously had Read%20Receipts turned on for that contact and used to receive them consistently, but now you consistently don't receive any acknowledgment after sending a message, it could be a sign. However, they could have simply turned off read receipts.

Important Considerations:

• Phone is off or has no service: if the phone is off you won't be able to send messages.
• Do Not rely on these alone. All of these signs can be explained by other factors. The only way to be sure is often to try contacting them through other methods (phone call, email, other social media) or by asking a mutual friend.
• Privacy: Apple prioritizes user privacy. They won't give a definitive indication of being blocked to the other person. This is to prevent harassment and stalking.