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How to Unblock a Number on an Android Phone

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By Susan J. Owens Susan J. Owens Writer Ohio State University Former Lifewire writer Susan J. Owens is a tech writer focused on AI, blockchain, and virtual machines. Her work appears in InformationWeek, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 13, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

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To unblock a number, Phone > More > Settings > Blocked Numbers > tap the X next to the contact you want to unblock > Unblock.Steps may differ on modified versions of Android, such as a Samsung device, but should be similar. This article explains how to unblock a phone number on an Android smartphone. Instructions apply to Android 6 and up.

Unblock a Phone Number on an Android

Here's how to unblock a number on an Android device and get those calls and text messages back: Open the Phone app. Tap the More icon, which looks like three vertical dots. Tap Settings > Blocked Numbers. Tap the X next to the contact you want to unblock. Select Unblock. How to Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) FAQ How do I unblock a number on an iPhone? To unblock a phone number on an iPhone, tap Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts > swipe left on the contact > Unblock. To unblock numbers not in your contacts, tap Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts > swipe left on the contact > Unblock.
Can I unblock my number from someone else's phone? You must have physical access to a person's phone to unblock your number. So, if you don't have physical access to a phone, no, you can't unblock yourself from their phone. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Unblock a Number on iPhone or iPad How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat How to Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) How to Unblock Someone on Messenger How to Change Phones Without Losing WhatsApp How to Unblock Someone on Twitter How to Unblock Someone on Skype How to Block Someone on a MacBook How to Retrieve Deleted Phone Numbers on Android How to Stop Spam Texts How to Block Someone on Instagram How to Change Your Phone Number on Android How to Unblock Someone on Instagram How to Leave a Group Text on Android or iOS How to Hide Your Number With *67 How to Block No Caller ID Calls on iPhone Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies