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Free Msg: unable to send message - message blocking is active

how to resolve Free Msg: unable to send message - message blocking is active

iPhone XR

Posted on Sep 6, 2021 8:34 AM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2021 8:38 AM

Let's start with:

  • Are these messages, text messages or email messages?
  • Do you run any type of message blocking apps on your iPhone?
  • Is this issue with anyone you attempt to send messages to or just a specific one? If a specific one, are they blocking you?
  • For SMS text messages, have you contacted your cellular voice provider to see if the issue could be on their end.
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Sep 6, 2021 8:38 AM in response to George2017

Let's start with:

  • Are these messages, text messages or email messages?
  • Do you run any type of message blocking apps on your iPhone?
  • Is this issue with anyone you attempt to send messages to or just a specific one? If a specific one, are they blocking you?
  • For SMS text messages, have you contacted your cellular voice provider to see if the issue could be on their end.

Sep 6, 2021 8:46 AM in response to George2017

The message Free Msg: unable to send message - message blocking is active means what it says.


You’re blocked from sending.


Usually: you’re being blocked by the recipient, or your carrier is blocking some or all of your message access, or maybe there’s a service outage somewhere in the path.


What Apple suggests: If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (VN)


If you’re not likely to be blocked by the recipient, check with your carrier, and with the recipient.

Free Msg: unable to send message - message blocking is active

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