What does deleting someone's contact do?

Deleting a contact / conversation doesn't impact the other party's chat history. The conversations will be preserved on the other side whether you keep or delete. Blocking a contact means that person will not be able to chat with you anymore unless you unblock. Was this reply helpful?

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What happens when you delete someone's contact Iphone?

When you delete a contact, it permanently deletes it from your device. If you delete a contact from your email account, you also permanently delete the contact from all devices signed into that email account.

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Does deleting a contact delete all messages?

Note: Deleting a Contact does not delete the associated conversation messages nor does deleting a Contact stop that person from continuing to send incoming text messages. If a Contact sends you a text message after their Contact was deleted, their phone number will show on the incoming message.

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Can a deleted contact still text me?

That's right. Even though the contact is "deleted," it's still somewhere in the abyss of the cloud. So when you type their name in the "to" field, it will show up. But if you start a conversation with them, their name will disappear and it will be as if it's an unsaved number in your contact book.

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How do I know if someone has deleted me from their contacts?

Part 2: How to Know If Someone Deleted Your Number on WhatsApp with Top 4 Ways
  1. Way 1: Sending A Message. The best way to find out if someone has your number is by sending a message. ...
  2. Way 2: Check Their Profile Picture. ...
  3. Way 3: Check Last Seen Option. ...
  4. Way 4: Check Their Status.

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What happens when you delete someone's number on WhatsApp?

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Is a deleted contact still blocked?

When you delete a contact, it won't appear in the contact list as well. Deleting blocked numbers means you are unblocking the blocked numbers. Therefore, after deleting blocked numbers, the numbers can call on your number as well as send you messages.

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Can someone see deleted texts on iPhone?

Deleting and recovering messages changes only your own Messages conversations, not those of your recipients. You can restore messages you deleted for up to 30 days.

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What is the difference between blocking and deleting a contact?

Deleting a contact / conversation doesn't impact the other party's chat history. The conversations will be preserved on the other side whether you keep or delete. Blocking a contact means that person will not be able to chat with you anymore unless you unblock.

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What is the difference between blocking and deleting a number?

If someone blocks you, you can't call or text then from your number. If they simply delete your number from their phone, it means that they don't see your name when you call or text and they aren't likely to intentionally call you, ever again.

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What's the difference between blocked and deleted?

Messages, calls, and status updates sent by the contact won't show up on your phone and won't be delivered to you. Blocking a contact won't remove them from your contacts list, nor will it remove you from the list on the contact's phone. To delete a contact, you must delete the contact from your phone's address book.

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Does deleting a contact on iPhone block them?

Related. On an iPhone running iOS 7 or later, you can finally block the phone number of a nuisance caller. Once blocked, the phone number remains blocked on the iPhone even after you delete it from your Phone, FaceTime, Messages or Contacts apps. You can confirm its sustained blocked status in Settings.

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Why does a deleted contact show up on iPhone?

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If you have enabled iCloud sync, all your contacts will be uploaded and stored in iCloud. If you disable this feature by accident, you will find contacts deleted from iPhone. So please go to Settings to have a check and turn Contacts Sync on.

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When should you delete someone's number?

Should You Delete His Number From Your Phone?
  1. You genuinely want to get over him – and know staying friends isn't an option.
  2. Every time you talk, you end up feeling worse about yourself.
  3. He only texts you when he needs something.
  4. You've found someone who fits you better.
  5. You're always sending the first message.

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What will a blocked contact see?

When a contact is blocked, they will not see if you are online or when you were last seen, rather where that information normally appears will remain blank. You will also not see the blocked contact's 'Online' or 'last seen' status.

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Where do blocked contacts go?

Open the Contacts app on Android. Go to the Fix & manage tab. Select Blocked numbers. Glance over the blocked numbers list and make the necessary changes.

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Where do deleted messages go on iPhone?

Apple outlines these steps to see deleted messages:
  1. Open the Messages app.
  2. Touch "Edit" in the top left of the screen. If you have message filtering on, you will choose "Filters" in the top left instead.
  3. Select "Recently Deleted" at the bottom of the list.

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Can my parents see my deleted texts iPhone?

As noted, unless your dad has access to your iCloud account, he can't see anything on your iPhone unless he is looking at your iPhone. He can't see any messages or pictures whether previously deleted or not.

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How do I restore deleted contacts on my iPhone?

Restore your contacts or bookmarks from an earlier version
  1. Sign in to iCloud.com.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the window, then select Data Recovery.
  3. Select Restore Contacts or Restore Bookmarks.
  4. Select Restore next to the date before you deleted the content.
  5. Select Restore again to confirm.

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Can you see someone's status if they deleted your number?

Can I see the Whatsapp file or status of someone who has deleted me as a contact? No. Whatsapp status updates are usually shown to all in the contacts or selected few. Unless you are there in the Contacts, you will not be granted permission to view.

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Can you check if someone has deleted your number?

– If the person does not respond or is unresponsive to your messages, then it is likely that they have deleted your number.. – If you still cannot locate the person, then you can try and search for their number on a public database such as Google or Bing.

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Can you find someones number after you delete it?

Yes, you can retrieve deleted numbers directly from your phone without using a computer, but it limits the methods you can use. You will have more opportunities if you have a computer available. For example, you can use recovery software on your computer to restore numbers, contacts, messages, photos, and much more.

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Can you see if a blocked number has tried to text you?

Android phones move all blocked messages into a folder on the phone called “Spam and Blocked.” That means that the phone is still collecting messages from the blocked people; they just aren't notifying you. This can be a lifesaver in needing those blocked messages for various reasons after the fact.

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What happens when you block someone on Iphone and they text you?

When you block a phone number or contact, they can still leave a voicemail, but you won't get a notification. Messages that are sent or received won't be delivered. Also, the contact won't get a notification that the call or message was blocked.

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Can you see if a blocked number has tried to contact you?

The only way to see a call history from a blocked number is to unblock the number. They will be added to your regular call list, and you will be able to see any missed calls you receive from the number. However, they will be able to contact you again. Consider if it's worth your privacy.

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