No, you cannot directly text someone you've blocked on Android. Blocking a contact prevents them from contacting you through various methods, including SMS text messages. They won't be able to send you messages, and you won't receive any notifications from them. Any attempts they make to text will likely fail silently (they may not even receive a "message not sent" notification).
However, there are a few indirect possibilities, depending on the specifics of the block and the other person's actions:
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If you unblock them: The simplest solution. If you want to receive messages from this contact again, you must unblock them in your phone's settings. Once unblocked, they will be able to contact you as usual.
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Group Messages: If the blocked contact is added to a group message that also includes you, they might be able to send messages within that group. Whether this works depends on the group messaging app and how it handles blocked contacts. This is not a guaranteed method.
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Using a different phone number or app: The blocked contact could try sending a message from a different phone number or using a different messaging app. Blocking only affects the specific contact and communication method used to block them.
Important Note: While the blocked individual might try workarounds, it's generally considered an invasion of privacy if someone attempts to bypass your block. If you've blocked someone, you've done so for a reason. Maintain the block unless you decide to actively unblock them.
