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How to unblock someone's number on your iPhone

Unblocking a phone number on iPhone is a simple process that can be done in a few steps. In this article, we will show you how to unblock a phone number on iPhone.

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Published Dec 3, 2022
How to unblock a number on iPhone.

Difficulty: Easy

Duration: 5 minutes

What you'll need: iPhone

  • You might have decided you want to unblock the number of someone you have previously blocked.
  • Unblocking someone's phone number allows you to communicate and interact with them again.
  • This article will show you how to easily unblock a number on your iPhone.

There are many reasons why you might want to unblock a number on your iPhone, including accidentally blocking the wrong number, wanting to restore a relationship, or wanting to allow the person who has been blocked to contact you again.

Unblocking someone's number allows the person who has been blocked to contact you again and restores your ability to communicate with each other.

This article will take a closer look at how to unblock a number on iPhone. We will explore the different steps you can follow to unblock a number and discuss the benefits of using this feature. By the end of this article, you should have a better understanding of how to unblock a number on your iPhone and how this feature can help you to manage your incoming calls and messages.

How to unblock a number on iPhone

When you unblock someone's number on your iPhone, the person who is calling from that number will be able to contact you again. This helpful feature allows you to manage your blocked numbers easily and unblock a number if you want to enable the person to contact you again.

Related reading: How to block someone's number on your iPhone.

Unblock someone's number on your iPhone

You can follow these steps to unblock a number you have blocked on your iPhone.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

Find and open the Settings app.
Find and open the Settings app.

2. Scroll down and tap the Phone option.

Tap on the Phone option.
Tap on the Phone option.

3. Tap the Blocked Contacts option.

Tap on the Blocked Contacts option.
Tap on the Blocked Contacts option.

4. Find the number you want to unblock in the list of blocked numbers and tap on Edit in the top-right corner.

Tap Edit in the top right corner.
Tap Edit in the top right corner.

5. Tap the red (-) button next to the number you want to unblock.

Tap the red - button on the left hand side-of-the-number you want to unblock.
Tap the red - button on the left-hand side of the number you want to unblock.

6. Confirm that you want to unblock the number by selecting Unblock in the confirmation message that appears.

Tap the red Unblock button-to-confirm-you-want to unblock the number.
Tap the red Unblock button to confirm you want to unblock the number.

Unblocking a phone number on iPhone is a quick and easy process that can be done in just a few steps. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can unblock a phone number and allow the person to call or message you again. You can refer to the frequently asked questions below for more information if you have any further questions about the unblocking process.

FAQs

Can I unblock multiple numbers at once on my iPhone?

You can unblock multiple numbers at once on your iPhone. To do this, you can follow the steps above to access the list of blocked numbers and tap on the Edit button in the top-right corner. You will see a red minus (-) button next to each blocked number. Tap the minus buttons for the numbers you want to unblock, and tap on the Unblock button to confirm.

Will the person I unblock be able to call me again?

Yes, the person you unblock will be able to call you again after you unblock their phone number on your iPhone. When you unblock a phone number, it removes the block that was preventing the person from calling or messaging you. This means that the person will be able to call or message you again unless you block their number in the future.

Can I unblock a phone number that I blocked by mistake?

You can unblock a phone number you blocked on your iPhone by mistake. If you accidentally blocked a phone number, you can unblock it by following the steps above to access the list of blocked numbers and unblock the number. Once you unblock the number, the person will be able to call or message you again unless you block the number again in the future.

This article was originally published on 3 Dec 2022 but has been regularly updated to keep the information current.
Kyle Crisp
Kyle has been using Apple products for over 25 years. He loves helping people learn how to use their Apple devices.
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