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Why can’t I unblock someone in Messenger?

If you’re unable to unblock someone on Messenger, it could be for a few different reasons. First, make sure that the person you wish to unblock is not already blocked by someone else in your contacts, as this might prevent you from being able to unblock them.

Secondly, ensure that the person hasn’t blocked you themselves. If they have blocked you, then you won’t have the option to unblock them.

Additionally, if you’re unable to unblock someone on Messenger, it might also be due to a technical issue with the platform itself. In this case, the best solution may be to contact the Messenger help center and ask for assistance in unblocking the person.

They should be able to provide a resolution to the issue.

How can I see my blocked list on Messenger iPhone?

To see your blocked list on Messenger for your iPhone, you’ll need to open the Messenger app, tap your profile picture in the top left corner of the screen, and then scroll down to the People section of the page.

From there, you should see a tab for Blocked. Tap that tab, and it will show you everyone who is currently blocked on Messenger. You will be able to unblock people from this list if you choose.

How do you unblock someone on iPhone messages?

Unblocking someone on iPhone messages is a relatively simple process:

• Open the Messages app and select the conversation with the contact you wish to unblock.

• Tap on their contact name at the top of the conversation.

• Select ‘Info’ at the top right of the page.

• Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will see a section titled ‘Blocked Contacts’.

• Select the ‘Unblock’ option.

• The contact will now be unblocked.

Once someone has been unblocked, you can then send them messages as normal and you will appear in their messages again.

How do you see blocked messages on Facebook Messenger?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to view blocked messages on Facebook Messenger. When you block someone on Facebook Messenger, it means that you will no longer receive messages or calls (voice or video) from them.

However, they may still be able to see that you are active on Messenger by viewing your last seen (timestamp indicating when you were last active) even if you have blocked them.

If you have blocked a contact and would like to unblock them, you can do so either by going to their profile page and clicking on Unblock, or by going to Messenger’s settings and choosing People > Blocked Contacts.

This will show you a list of all the people that you have blocked and give you the option to unblock them.

It is also worth noting that if you have blocked someone on Facebook, then they will likely be blocked from Messenger as well; however, it is possible to block someone from Messenger without blocking them from Facebook.

Therefore, if you want to view blocked messages on Facebook Messenger, it’s best to unblock the contact and then check to see if they have sent any messages.

Will someone know if I unblock them on Messenger?

Yes, if you unblock someone on Messenger they will be able to see that they have been unblocked and will be able to send and receive messages. They may also appear in your active list and any group conversations that you have been a part of.

This will happen as soon as you unblock them, so they will be able to tell that you have unblocked them.

How long does a Messenger block last?

A Messenger block lasts for either 24 hours or until the person who blocked you unblocks you. If someone temporarily blocks you from messaging them, it will typically last for 24 hours, after which you should be able to contact the person again.

However, if someone blocks you permanently, they must unblock you before you can contact them again. If you are unsure if someone has blocked you, you can try to message them or look at posts they’ve made recently.

If you do not see any of their posts or cannot message them, it’s likely that they have blocked you.

Can you see messages from someone you blocked after you unblock them?

Yes, you can see messages from someone you blocked after you unblock them. The messages sent from the person while they were blocked will reappear in the chat once the person is unblocked. This is because the messages sent during the block period were not deleted, but rather were just hidden from view.

Therefore, once the person is unblocked, these messages will become visible again. In some messaging apps, you may even get an alert about the reappearance of the messages.

What does it mean when you can’t unblock someone?

When you can’t unblock someone on a platform, it means that you have taken some sort of action to block them and prevent them from interacting with you on that platform. This may have been done out of safety concerns – such as the other person having exhibited threatening or abusive behavior – or simply out of personal preference.

Whatever the reason, the block remains in place until the individual that has been blocked actively takes steps to have it removed. Depending on the platform, this may require a certain level of effort and/or persuasiveness on the part of the blocked user in order to convince the blocker to unblock them.

How do I remove restrictions from Messenger?

If you want to remove restrictions from Messenger, you can do so by going to the Settings menu in the app and selecting the Restrictions option. You can then toggle the restriction off or edit the restriction.

You can also choose to turn off the restriction for certain contact if you would prefer to keep it in place for certain contacts. Additionally, you may restrict content such as images, videos, and file transfers based on their type and size.

If you need to adjust the restrictions, you can select the appropriate setting to adjust the restriction. Finally, you can permanently remove the restriction by selecting the option to ‘Delete Restriction’.

By making these adjustments, you can ensure that your conversations remain unrestricted and suitable for the particular person or group you are communicating with.

What is the difference between blocking and restricting Messenger?

Blocking and restricting someone on Messenger are two different settings that a user can use to manage how they interact with other people on the platform.

When a user blocks someone, the blocked person will not be able to see when the user is active or if they are online, view past conversations, or start a new conversation with them. The blocked person will also not be able to see the user’s profile, stories, or groups they may be a part of.

When a user restricts someone, the person restricted will not be able to see when the user is active or if they are online. In addition, the restricted person will only be able to see messages from the user when the user is active, and not be able to view past conversations or start a new conversation.

The person restricted will, however, still be able to see the user’s profile, stories, and groups they may be a part of.

Therefore, the key difference between blocked and restricted status on Messenger is that when a person is blocked, they are unable to see anything related to the user, apart from their name or profile picture, while when a person is only restricted, they can still see the user’s profile, stories and groups.

Where is restrict on Facebook Messenger?

The restrict feature on Facebook Messenger is located in the chat settings of each conversation. To find the restrict setting, open a conversation in the Messenger app and click on the name of the person or group you’re chatting with.

This will open the chat settings. Scroll down to the ‘Chat Settings & Privacy’ section and you will see the ‘Restrict’ option. Click on Restrict to limit who can view or reply to a particular chat. You can choose to restrict conversations to only your contacts, or make it so that only a group of people can join the conversation.