If you are trying to send a message on iPhone and it is coming up with “Message Blocking is active” error, you can find below the steps to fix this problem.
Message Blocking is Active Error on iPhone
While the Messages App works flawlessly most of the times on iPhone, it is also known to come up with “Unable to send a message – message blocking is active” error message.
Going by wordings of the error message (Message blocking is active), the problem appears to be related to phone number of the Contact being blocked on your device.
However, this error message can also occur due to iPhone losing contact with the Carriers network, incorrect settings in the Messages App and other reasons.
1. Turn OFF iMessage and Turn It Back ON
If the problem is occurring while trying to send an iMessage (Message to Apple device users), switch OFF iMessage and switching it back ON again.
Go to Settings > Messages > move the toggle next to iMessage to OFF position.
Wait for 30 seconds and move the toggle next to iMessage to ON position.
2. Check if You Have Blocked This Contact
As mentioned above, the problem could be due to the Contact’s phone number being accidentally blocked on your device.
Go to Settings > Phone > Blocked > On the Blocked Screen, you will be able to see the list of all blocked numbers.
If the Contact appears in the block list, tap on the Edit option > tap on the minus sign (–) Icon next to the Contact that you want to unblock and then tap on Unblock to remove this Contact from the block list.
After the Phone Number is removed from the Block List, you should be able to send Message to this Contact.
3. Remove & Reinsert SIM Card Tray
Eject the SIM Card try on your iPhone > Wait for 30 seconds and Insert the SIM tray back into your iPhone.
Ejecting and reinserting the SIM Card from iPhone gives it a fresh start, allowing it to reconnect to the network of your wireless service provider.
After this, try to send the Message again and see if you are still getting the same error.
4. Check Send & Receive Settings
Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > on the next screen, make sure both your Apple ID and Phone Number are listed with check marks.
If there is no check mark, tap on your Phone Number to activate iMessage for your Phone Number.
5. Sign Out of iMessage and Sign Back In
Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > on the next screen, scroll down and tap on your Apple ID.
On the pop-up, select the Sign Out option. After 30 seconds, sign back into iMessage using your Apple ID.
6. Install Updates
Make sure that your iPhone is up-to-date with the latest version of iOS and carrier updates.
Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
On the next screen, tap on Download to Install updates on your iPhone (if available).
7. Reset Network Settings
Note down the Password for your WiFi Network and follow the steps to Reset Network Settings on your iPhone to Factory Default Settings.
Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > On the pop-up, select Reset Network Settings option.
On the pop-up, tap on Reset Network Settings to confirm. After iPhone restarts, you should be able to send the Message.
