what to know
- Go to Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts . Swipe from right to left on its entry and tap Unblock .
- When you unblock someone, they can text, email, call, and FaceTime you.
This article explains how to unblock contacts on iPhone or iPad. The exact menu names may differ slightly for different operating system versions, but the basic steps still apply.
If you've previously blocked a number on your iPhone or iPad, follow these steps to unblock it so the contact can call, text, email, and FaceTime you again:
Open the Settings app.
Click on the message .
This feature works even if you need to unblock a caller or someone you've blocked via email or FaceTime, despite opening the Messages section.
Click on "Blocked Contacts" .
Older versions of operating systems called this "blocking " or "call blocking and identification."
Find the person in the list and swipe from right to left on the entry. Click Unblock .
When you unblock someone, communication is fully open. For example, you can't block someone's phone calls, but you can keep text messages. It's an all or nothing deal.
Using the call blocking feature built into iPhone and iPad is quick and easy, but it's not the only way to stop people from contacting you. Most phone companies offer a service (sometimes for a fee) that you can use to block phone numbers.
If you've blocked your number this way, the steps listed above won't work for you. These only apply to numbers blocked on Apple devices using the built-in option.
If you use your phone company's call blocking service, contact them or use your online account to unblock it.
FAQTo find out if someone has blocked you on your iPhone, ask them directly. If you're not happy with this, one sign of being blocked is receiving a ringtone that goes to voicemail. However, this doesn't necessarily mean you're blocked - the person could be on another call, or the iPhone could be in Do Not Disturb mode.
To unblock someone on Facebook using the Facebook app on iPhone, go to Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Block . Find the person you want to unblock and select Unblock . Click Unblock again to confirm.
