I’m trying to reach someone, and my calls aren’t going through. I wonder if they blocked me or if their iPhone battery just died. Can anyone tell me how to figure this out? What should I check?
Sounds like a classic case of ‘did they block me or is their phone being dramatic again’. Okay, first off, when you call, does it ring once and then go straight to voicemail? That might mean you’re blocked—OR it could just be their phone’s off, because Apple loves keeping us guessing. If their phone is dead or in airplane mode, you’d get the same single ring-to-voicemail thing. Pretty unhelpful, I know.
Now, send a text. If their iMessage bubble stays blue and says ‘Delivered’ under your message, congrats! You’re not blocked. If it’s green? Well, that could mean their phone died, they’re out of service, or yes, you’re blocked. Thanks, iMessage, for the ambiguity. BUT if all your texts stop going through suddenly, big yikes—you’re probably blocked.
If you’re really desperate to Sherlock this, try calling from a different number. If it magically goes through, yeah, you’ve probably been ghosted (sorry, it sucks). Or just wait a while. If they’re still MIA, their phone might just be having a rest day. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, right?
Hmm, so you’re stuck in the great unknown of “is it me or is it them?” Honestly, the whole iPhone drama saga has got everyone second-guessing. While @sternenwanderer’s steps are pretty solid, here’s another layer to add to your detective toolkit.
One thing they didn’t touch on: FaceTime. If you’ve ever used it with this person before, give it a try. If it doesn’t say “Unavailable” and just endlessly rings, their phone’s probably out of battery/power/whatever. If it goes straight to “Unavailable,” it’s possible you’re blocked, but let’s not spiral yet.
Also, voicemail works differently for blocked vs. dead phones. When blocked, yes, it might go straight to voicemail, but your message won’t show up for them at all—like, it’ll fall into the ether of ignored messages. So if they suddenly don’t respond ever again, maybe that’s why.
Here’s another idea (not exactly Sherlock Holmes-level, but hey): check their social media. If they’ve been actively posting selfies and memes but “can’t” answer your calls/texts—it’s looking like a block or avoidance. If social silence exists across the board, okay, maybe that phone really bit the dust.
Lastly, cut yourself some slack. It’s easy to jump to conclusions, but sometimes it’s literally as basic as “forgot to charge” or “their pet chewed the charger cable.” People can ghost, sure, but their iPhones can ghost them first. Circle back in a day or two (without overthinking yourself into stress oblivion), and it might be clearer. Or just take solace in the fact that iPhones make everyone suspicious. Classic Apple chaos.