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Blocking texts/calls

sry
sry Posts: 84 Forumite
in Mobiles
Hi,

I have a Samsung D500 phone. Does anyone know, if I block a number do texts get sent back to where they originated from? Can't find anything in the manual.

sry
MFW predicted end date: was 6.1.2026, now 3.3.2019

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  • jnm21
    jnm21 Posts: 873 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I'd have thought that would be a network function - the best a phone could do would be delete it, but I don't know of any phone with that function. The best I can think you may find would be caller specific ringtone - set the offending number's ringtone to silent.
    Certain OTT members have caused me to add this disclaimer: all advice given is free of charge & as such should be taken to be IIRC (as I don't spend hours researching all answers :eek: )!
  • sry
    sry Posts: 84 Forumite
    The phone does have a feature enabling me to block the number but wasn't sure what the recipient would know about it.
    MFW predicted end date: was 6.1.2026, now 3.3.2019
  • jnm21
    jnm21 Posts: 873 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    It wouldn't be sent back, they may get a delivery failed message.
    Certain OTT members have caused me to add this disclaimer: all advice given is free of charge & as such should be taken to be IIRC (as I don't spend hours researching all answers :eek: )!
  • iseethestrals
    iseethestrals Posts: 109 Forumite
    it doesnt get sent back. I had by accident hit that button and wondered why I hadnt been getting text from my OH. He said nothing told him they failed. If the person had delivery receipt on it may be a different story
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