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How to Unblock a Number on iPhone or iPad
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By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 8, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article
Expand Jump to a Section How to Unblock a Number on iPhone or iPad Unblock People Who Text You How to Unblock Callers in Your Contacts List Unblock a Number With Your Phone Company Frequently Asked Questions What to Know
Tap Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts. Swipe right to left across the number, then tap Unblock.To unblock people who text you: Go to Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts. Swipe right to left on the number and tap Unblock.To unblock a contact: Go to the Contacts app. Tap the person's entry, then tap Unblock this caller. This article explains how to unblock a contact on the iPhone and iPad. Instructions apply to iOS 11 and up (and iPadOS 13 and up). The exact menu names may be slightly different for different OS versions, but the basic steps still apply. How to Unblock a Number on iPhone or iPad
If you previously blocked a number on your iPhone or iPad, here's how to unblock the number so that the contact can call, text, and FaceTime you again: Tap Settings > Phone. On an iPad, which doesn't use the Phone app, tap Settings > FaceTime. Tap Blocked Contacts (on older versions of the OS, tap Call Blocking & Identification). In the Blocked Contacts list, swipe right to left across the number, then tap Unblock. How to Unblock People Who Text You
If you blocked someone in Messages to prevent the person from text messaging you, you can unblock the number in Messages settings you they can text you again. Open Settings and tap Messages. Scroll down and tap Blocked Contacts (on older OSes, this is just Blocked). Swipe right to left on the number you want to unblock and tap Unblock. How to Unblock Callers in Your Contacts List
If the blocked number belongs to someone in your Contacts list, unblock the number from their listing in Contacts. Go to the Contacts app and find the person's entry. Tap it. Then scroll to the bottom of the person's contact information and tap Unblock this Caller. How to Unblock a Number With Your Phone Company
Using the call-blocking feature built into iPhone and iPad to block a contact is quick and straightforward, but it's not the only way to block numbers. Most phone companies offer a service—sometimes for a fee, sometimes free—that you can use to block phone numbers. If you've blocked phone numbers that way, the steps earlier in this article won't work for you. Those only apply to numbers blocked on your Apple device using the built-in features. If you used your phone company's call-blocking service and want to unblock a number, call the phone company or try its online help or iPhone app (if there is one). The phone company can unblock the number for you. FAQ How can you tell if someone blocked your number on iPhone? To find out if someone blocked you on your iPhone, ask them directly. If you're not comfortable with that, one indicator of being blocked is getting a single ring that goes to voicemail. This doesn't definitely mean you're blocked, however—the person may be on another call or the iPhone may be in Do Not Disturb mode. How do you unblock someone on Facebook on an iPhone? To unblock someone on Facebook using the Facebook app on your iPhone, go to Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Blocking. In the Blocked People section, find the person you want to unblock and select Unblock. Select Unblock again to confirm. 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 Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) How to Unblock Someone on Messenger How to Block No Caller ID Calls on iPhone How to Block Someone on a MacBook How to Unblock Someone on Instagram How to Hide Your Number With *67 How to Unblock Someone on Skype How to Fix the iPhone Not Ringing Problem How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat How to Block a Number on iPhone How to Unblock Someone on Twitter How to Stop Spam Texts How to Unblock Someone on TikTok How to Block Someone on Skype How to Fix It When WhatsApp Isn't Working How to Block a Number on LG 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