Block someone in Google Messages - Android (2024)

FAQs

What happens when you block someone on Google Messages? ›

The person you blocked can't send you messages. For them to send you a message, you need to unblock them. The messages of a person you've blocked are hidden from you in spaces and group messages. You can unhide messages you want to view.

That option is called “Blocking.” Blocking someone makes it so that you won't receive their messages even if they do text you. This can offer a lot of peace of mind in many scenarios where you don't want to be contacted by someone for any reason.

Yes, you can see blocked messages on Android.

When you block someone, their messages and calls won't reach you unless you unblock them. Text messages are routed to the Block SMS folder, while calls are sent to voicemail. Unless you check the Blocked SMS folder, you won't be aware of messages from the blocked numbers.

Blocked messages will not come through when unblocked.

You won't be able to retrieve them. If you decide to unblock the person, you will receive the texts normally. However, if the blocked person calls and leaves you a voicemail, you can check it. It can be found in the Blocked Messages section of the Phone app.

They will not be able to receive or read the message, and any future messages you send will also be blocked. However, it's possible that the message may have been delivered before the block was put in place, so it's best to confirm with the recipient whether they received the message or not.

When you block a number in Google Voice: Calls and messages from that number are marked Blocked . The blocked caller gets a "Number not in service" message when they call. You don't get messages from that number.

When you happen to block someone on Gmail, you won't be able to see their emails in the inbox. Rather, your email server will automatically redirect the emails to your spam folder. You can block a specific sender easily on Gmail desktop or mobile if you don't wish to receive their emails.

Neither iPhones nor Androids have a feature that will tell you if your number has been blocked. The only way to know for certain would be to ask the person you suspect,​​​ but you may not want to do that because they may not want to talk to you.

Any messages you send to a contact person who has blocked you will always show one check mark (a sign of a message sent) but never show the second checkmark (a sign of message delivered).

What happens if you try to text someone who blocked you? ›

Blocked calls may go straight to voicemail or get a busy signal, depending on your settings. As for texts, they might be marked as delivered on the sender's end, but you won't be notified, and the message won't show in your main inbox.

A person you've blocked can still read any messages sent to the space. You and the person you blocked can't edit any old messages to one another. The person is also blocked in certain other Google services. Links or attachments the person sent before you blocked them are still active.

They will not be notified unless you type a message into that window. In the chat window click Actions menu. From the menu, select the option to Block the specific contact.