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Free Msg: Unable to send message - Message Blocking is active.

How do I get it off my phone

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 20, 2023 6:28 AM

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Axel Foley

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Posted on Jan 20, 2023 9:57 AM

Why do you receive Message Blocking is active? Here are some main causes:

The contact number is in the block list: Perhaps, you have added the contact number to the block list by mistake. If so, it is impossible to send a message to that contact.
If T-Mobile is your carrier then this issue happens because of an error with the short-codes that were set to block. The T-mobile support can solve the issue.

How do you resolve this issue?

If this is happening with only one contact and not all contacts then check to see whether that number is blocked on your iPhone. Open Settings ➡️ Messages ➡️ Blocked Contacts: Ensure that the contact is NOT in that list.
If this is happening with all SMS messages (Green Bubble) being sent out, then contact your carrier and they should be able to resolve this for you.

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