Fix: You Have Been Blocked from Originating Messages

Check if you are blocked by the recipient before proceeding

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Updated onFebruary 27, 2024

updated onFebruary 27, 2024

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Many users reportedYou have been blocked from originating messageson their iOS device, and this issue can prevent you from contacting others. This issue can be caused by misconfigured settings on your phone, app interferences, or simply bad coverage. Luckily, we have tested ways to fix it.

Before engaging in troubleshooting steps, try restarting your phone, turn the Airplane mode off and on, restart the messaging app and ask the recipient if they blocked you.

Reinserting the SIM card would also help. You can also try using your SIM on a different phone. Also, check if the message format you’re sending is supported by your carrier.

What can I do to fix the you have blocked from originating messages error?

1. Clear data and cache of the messaging app

2. Check network settings

3. Update your phone OS

4. Reset your phone

If you are using a Giffgaff mobile operator and facing issues whilesending messages with error code 38, check out the guide to find the solutions.

We also have a guide onwhat happens when you block someone on WhatsApp, so don’t miss it. Users also reportedSome content in this message has been blocked, but we covered that in another article.

If you have issues with messages, we also have a guide on what to do ifRTT randomly turns on, so don’t miss it.

So, these are methods that you can try to fix the you have been blocked from originating messages issue. Try them and let us know what worked for you in the comments section.

Fix: You Have Been Blocked from Originating Messages#

What can I do to fix the you have blocked from originating messages error?#

1. Clear data and cache of the messaging app#

2. Check network settings#

3. Update your phone OS#

4. Reset your phone#