how do you unblock a number on iphone

To unblock a number on an iPhone, you have several straightforward methods depending on whether you want to unblock from the Phone app, Settings, or Messages. Here are the main ways:

Unblock a Number via the Phone App

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Tap Recents or Contacts.
3. Find the number or contact you want to unblock.
4. Tap the small info (i) icon next to the number.
5. Scroll down and tap Unblock this Caller.

This immediately allows the contact to call, text, and FaceTime you again

Unblock a Number via Settings

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap Phone.
3. Tap Blocked Contacts.
4. Find the number you want to unblock.
5. Swipe left on the number and tap Unblock.

Alternatively, tap Edit in the top right, then tap the red minus icon next to the contact and confirm by tapping Unblock. This removes the number from the blocked list and restores all communication

Unblock a Number via Messages (if blocked for texts)

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Messages.
3. Tap Blocked Contacts.
4. Swipe left on the number and tap Unblock.

This will allow text messages from that number again

Important Notes

• You cannot unblock a number from the standalone Contacts app; you must use the Phone app or Settings

• Unblocking restores calls, texts, and FaceTime communication.
• These instructions apply to iOS 11 and later versions, including iOS 18 and 19 with minor UI differences

By following these steps, you can easily reverse a block on any number or contact on your iPhone.