Blocking a number on an iPhone can be a useful feature to avoid unwanted calls or messages. However, situations may arise where you need to unblock a number to receive calls or messages from someone you previously blocked. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to unblock numbers on an iPhone.
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What Does it Mean To Block a Number on iPhone
A blocked iPhone number cannot call you. And they can’t call you on FaceTime or send you text messages either. But that doesn’t mean the rejected person has no way to get in touch because they can still leave a voicemail.
In fact, when a blocked number calls you, your phone immediately directs you to voicemail, but your iPhone won’t send you an alert that you have a new voicemail message.
Rather, the blocked caller’s voicemail will remain in your inbox until you go in and delete it.
How To Unblock Numbers on iPhone or iPad
To unblock a number on an iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on “Phone” or “Messages” depending on where the number is blocked (Phone for calls, Messages for text messages).
- In the Phone or Messages settings, tap on “Blocked Contacts” or “Call Blocking & Identification” (the exact wording may vary depending on your iOS version).
- You will see a list of blocked numbers. Find the number you want to unblock and swipe left on it.
- Tap on the “Unblock” option that appears next to the blocked number.
- The number will now be removed from the blocked list and you will be able to receive calls or messages from that number again.
Conclusion
Unblocking a number on an iPhone is a straightforward process that ensures you regain access to calls, messages, and notifications from previously blocked contacts. By following these step-by-step instructions, you can easily manage your blocked contacts list and interact with the desired parties on your iPhone.
FAQs
How To Unblock Text Message Senders
If you’ve blocked someone from texting you, you can unblock them in your Messages settings. That is how:
Open Settings and tap Messages.
Scroll down and tap Blocked Contacts. In older versions of the operating system, this option is labeled Blocked.
Swipe from right to left on the number you want to unblock, then tap Unblock.
How To Unblock Contacts
If the blocked number belongs to a contact on your list, you can unblock them directly from their contact information. That is how:
Open the Contacts app and find the contact you want to unblock.
Scroll to the bottom of the contact information and tap Unblock this caller.
