What does it mean when a message just says sent?

What does it mean when a message just says sent?

SENT means the message has been submitted to the cellular network for immediate delivery. DELIVERED means the message was delivered to the recipient’s cell phone.

What does it say when a text is blocked?

When you block a contact, their texts go nowhere. The person whose number you’ve blocked won’t receive any sign that their message to you was blocked; their text will simply sit there looking as though it were sent and not yet delivered, but in fact, it will be lost to the ether.

What happens if you text someone whose phone is disconnected?

Unlike phone calls that are real-time, when a text message is sent, the source service provider stores that message and attempts to send it to the receiving provider. You cannot receive them while your phone is disconnected though. They will be stored with the source service providers for a limited time.

How do I know if I’m blocked on iPhone text?

Look underneath the last text you sent before you suspect you were blocked. If the previous iMessage says “Delivered” under the message bubble but the most recent one doesn’t, it can mean that you’ve been blocked. If you see an iMessage Not Delivered error instead, that can be another indication as well.

Why does my text message say sent and not delivered?

1. Invalid Numbers. This is the most common reason that text message delivery can fail. If a text message is sent to an invalid number, it won’t be delivered – similar to entering an incorrect email address, you will get a response from your phone carrier informing you that the entered number was invalid.

Can you tell if someone blocked your texts?

If an Android user has blocked you, Lavelle says, “your text messages will go through as usual; they just won’t be delivered to the Android user.” It’s the same as an iPhone, but without the “delivered” notification (or lack thereof) to clue you in.

How can I get texts from a disconnected phone?

One other option for retrieving SMS messages while your phone is disconnected is to use a secondary number. You can give this secondary number out to friends for them to text. You can then access these messages from any device. Free secondary number apps include Google Voice, Textfree and Sidekick.

Can you still receive texts If your phone is disconnected?

One other option for retrieving SMS messages while your phone is disconnected is to use a secondary number. You can then access these messages from any device. Free secondary number apps include Google Voice, Textfree and Sidekick. All three options work on both Android and iOS as well as on computers.

Why am I getting a message send failure?

Your friend is not connected to WiFi. Your friend does not have access to data. You are attempting to text an android user or vice versa. Your phone is outdated (at this moment iOS 8 or below doesn’t have enough support to text other devices)

What does it mean when calls go straight to voicemail but iMessage delivered?

Most likely what happened is that you are not blocked. A message would not technically be “delivered” to their phone. In other words, it would mean the received your message physically on their device. If the phone goes straight to voicemail, they have adjusted their settings or clicked and ignored your call.

Will a blocked text say delivered?

If you suspect you have indeed been blocked, first try to send a courteous text of some kind. If you get the “Delivered” notification underneath it, you weren’t blocked. If you get a notification like “Message Not Delivered” or you get no notification at all, that’s a sign of a potential block.

How do I retrieve blocked messages?

How can you retrieve blocked messages for Android?

1. On the main screen, tap Call & Text Blocking > History (tab) > Text Blocked History.
2. Tap and hold the blocked message that you want to restore.
3. Tap the menu icon at the top (three vertical dots), and then tap Restore to Inbox.