A Number On This Phone | How To Unblock

How to Unblock a Number on This Phone Introduction Blocking a phone number is useful for avoiding unwanted calls or messages. However, there may come a time when you want to restore communication with that contact. Unblocking a number is a simple process, though the exact steps vary slightly depending on whether you use an iPhone or an Android device. This guide covers both major platforms. For iPhone (iOS)

Open Settings – Tap the gray gear icon on your home screen. Tap Phone – Scroll down and select “Phone” from the settings list. Select Blocked Contacts – This option appears under “Calls.” Edit the list – Tap “Edit” in the top-right corner. Unblock – Tap the red minus icon next to the number you want to unblock, then confirm by tapping “Unblock.”

Alternative method via Recents or Contacts:

Go to Phone app > Recents , tap the “i” icon next to the blocked number, scroll down, and tap “Unblock this Caller.” how to unblock a number on this phone

For Android (Stock / Samsung / Pixel) The exact wording may differ by manufacturer, but the general approach is: Via the Phone app:

Open the Phone app (dialer). Tap the three dots (menu) in the top-right corner. Select Settings > Blocked numbers (or “Call blocking”). Tap the “X” or minus icon next to the number you wish to unblock.

Via Contacts or Messages:

Open Contacts or Messages , find the conversation or contact, tap the menu icon, and look for “Unblock” or “Remove from blocked list.”

For Samsung One UI

Go to Phone app > Menu > Settings > Block numbers → Tap the minus sign next to the blocked number. This guide covers both major platforms

For Google Pixel (Stock Android)

Phone app > Menu > Settings > Blocked numbers → Tap “X” next to the number.