Introduction
How to Unblock a Number on iPhone? If you have accidentally blocked a number on your iPhone and you have changed your mind about getting it to unblock again, then don’t fear. Apple makes it very easy to free or restore communication with blocked contacts. In this article, we will talk to you about unblocking a number on your iPhone.
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Open the setting
Open your iPhone and locate the “settings” on your iPhone home screen. You can find it easily it is denoted by a gear icon.

Go to Phone Settings
Once you reached the setting app, move down until you find the “Phone” option. Press the option and access phone settings.

Select “Call Blocking and Identification”
Within the Phone settings, find and choose “Call Blocking and Identification”. This is the place where all blocked contacts are managed.

See Blocked Contacts
After entering the “Call Blocked and Identification” section, you’ll see a list of all blocked contacts on your iPhone. See the list to ensure that you’re unblocking the right numbers.

Unblock the number you want
Find the contact you want to unblock and press the “Edit” button on the right side of your contact entry. This will bring you to the contact detail page.

Unblock the contact
At the bottom of the contact detail page, you’ll see an option labeled “Unblock the Caller”. Press on it to process the action.

Confirm the Action
A confirmation popup will appear on your iPhone, asking if you are sure you want to unblock the contact. Verify that this is the action you want to take up and press “Unblock the Contact”.

Verify the Unblock number
After successfully unblocking the contact, you’ll be taken back to the contact detail page. After that, you should no longer see the “Unblock this caller” option, indicating that the number has been unblocked.
Test Communication
To ensure that the unblocking process was successful, you have to test it by making a call or text. Now you should able to make calls with that particular contact.
FAQs
Q: How do I unblock a number on my iPhone?
There are two methods to unblock a number on your iPhone:
- From the Phone app:
- Open the Phone app.
- Click Recent.
- Click the Info button next to the number you want to unblock.
- Click Unblock this Caller.
- From the Settings app:
- Go to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts.
- Move left on the number you want to unblock.
- Click Unblock.
Q: What happens when I unblock a number?
When you unblock a number, you will start receiving calls and text messages again. The number will also be able to see your caller ID when someone calls you.
Q: Can I unblock all blocked numbers at once?
Yes, you can unblock all blocked numbers at once. For this, go to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts. Click Edit in the upper-right corner of the screen. Then, press the red circle next to Clear All.
Q: What if I forget the number I blocked?
If you forget the number you blocked, you can still unblock it. Go to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts. All of your blocked numbers will be listed here. You can then unblock the number you want by moving left on it and pressing Unblock.
Q: What if I want to block a number again?
If you decide you want to block a number again, you can do it by going to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts. Click Add New and enter the number you want to block.
Conclusion
Blocking a number on your iPhone is a quality feature for filtering out communication. However, sometimes our minds changed and we want to unblock a number. Apple has made it very easy to do all so.