Ways to Unblock Profiles and Check Blocked Numbers on Your iPhone

When Is The Block List Useful?

There are various reasons when block list becomes useful such as if you want to manually manage spam or control recommended profiles, unblocking is done when someone reconciles with another after a fight. Regular controls ensure no other important contacts are blocked or muted.

Way 1: Through Phone Application to Access the Blocked Numbers List

Follow the steps below to remove and view numbers that have been blocked for calls:

1. Switch to Settings and scroll down to Phone.
2. Click on Blocked Contacts or Call Blocking & Identification for early iOS versions.
3. To unblock, Tap edit, hit the green unblocking icon and hit cancel.

Important Note: Users that have been blocked are still able to leave voicemails but will not receive any notifications.

Method 2: Through Messages App to Check Blocked Numbers

To view numbers that have been blocked for texting, follow the steps below:

1. Click on Settings and go to Messages.
2. Check or edit the list by pressing Blocked Contacts under SMS/MMS.

Limitation: With block restrictions in place, completely hidden texts will not be visible until the sender is unblocked.

Method 3: Check Blocked FaceTime Contacts

To check who you’ve blocked on FaceTime:

1. Go to Settings then FaceTime.
2. Click on Blocked Contacts.
3. Unblock by swiping left or tapping Edit.

Method 4: Check Off Blocked Email Senders

For blocked email addresses:

1. Go to Settings then Mail.
2. Click on Blocked under the Threading section.
3. Adjust blocked addresses in this section.

How to Unblock A Number in Five Segments or Less

• From Settings: Foregoing methods, go to Edit then Unblock.
• From Contacts: Open associated card, scroll down to Unblock this Caller.
• From Recents: In the Phone app, select ℹ️ next to a call that had been blocked, then select Unblock.

Tip for Large Lists: If the blocked list is large, utilize the search function within settings to locate and edit contacts more efficiently.

iPhone Blocking Options FAQ

1. Are texts from blocked accounts visible?
   No, those messages are completely filtered out. You will need to unblock in order to receive messages.
2. Do blocked users receive notification of being blocked?
   Not at all. Texts mark as sent but do not arrive, calls are routed directly to voicemail and no other notifications are provided.
3. Do blocks sync across Apple devices?
   Yes. Blocks are active on every device using your iCloud account.
4. How to block international numbers?
   You can add them manually under Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts > Add New.
5. Is it possible to block a number without adding to contacts?
   Yes! Go to Recents → Select ℹ️ next to the number → Choose Block this Caller.

Key Takeaways

• The blocked contacts list can be found in Settings within Phone, Messages, FaceTime, and Mail.
• Unblock contacts in seconds from Edit mode or through a contact card.
• Blocking is limited to the specific app—e.g., blocking in Phone does not block in Mail unless done separately.

Regularly clean your blocked list to ensure you don't miss important messages. If the spam persists, enable Filter Unknown Senders (Settings > Messages) to mute non-contacts.