The message you received, ” Free Msg: Unable to Send Message – Message Blocking is Active,” typically indicates that the recipient has enabled message blocking on their phone. This feature allows users to restrict incoming messages from specific numbers or block all messages entirely.
There could be various reasons why message blocking is active. For example, the recipient may have intentionally activated this feature to prevent messages from specific senders or to minimize unwanted communication. Alternatively, it could be a technical issue with the recipient’s phone carrier or network settings.
What do you do When You Get Such Msg?
Suppose you’re trying to send a message to someone with active message blocking. In that case, you may want to consider alternative methods of communication, such as calling them directly or using a different messaging platform if available. If you believe the message blocking is unintentional or you need further assistance, it’s best to contact the recipient directly to clarify the situation. You may get this message on your Android, iPhone, or T-mobiles.
Reasons for Getting this Blocking Message and How to Fix
There could be various reasons for getting this message. It might be intentional or unintentional. Check the reasons below:
Service Down: When there is an issue of service at the end of the provider, you might get this message. You will not be able to send message to your friends and known people. It is a temporary issue and will get resolved within some time once the problem is solved.
Blocklist: If you have kept any number in the blocklist or blocked the number for some reason, you might get this message. If you check your block list on your phone, you can gain clarity if it is due to this reason. If the number is in the block list, sending any message to that number is impossible. Go to Settings > Messages > Blocked > Edit. Here, you can check and unblock the number.
Premium SMS Disabled: If you are disable the option to send or receive phone messages, you will encounter this problem. You need to check the configuration in your phone settings and enable it to resolve the issue.
Go to Settings > Apps > Click the three-dot menu > Select Special Access > Tap Premium SMS Access > Tap Message > Tap Ask. Now you can check if you can send messages.
Short Code: Shortcode issue prevails in T-mobiles. It is a technical issue, and T-mobile staff will resolve it.
System Issue: If you get this message when you are trying to send or receive notifications on your laptop or computer, you can solve it by using the restore option.
Specific iMessage on Imobile Issue: Imobile App lets you send regular text and images. Both these features are in the same app, so sometimes your phone might get confused about what kind of message you are trying to send.
Settings > Messages > Turn off Imessage Toggle.
Date and Time: You might get this blocking message if your date and time settings are wrong. You can correctly set the time and date and check if it is solved.
Conclusion
Most of us might have experienced such issue at a particular time. There is no need to panic. We have discussed the reasons behind this issue and how to solve it. You can try the steps above and still contact customer care if it persists. It might also come when there is an unpaid balance on your account.
