At one time, blocking a phone number was a difficult task. As technology becomes more user-friendly, Apple developers added the ability to block phone numbers in your iOS device settings. Apart from adding numbers to your block list, you can also delete them.
You must have blocked someone's number or a number that likes spam messages and so on. Blocking these numbers is very helpful for those of you who don't want to be disturbed by these numbers. But sometimes, you definitely want to open a number that you've blocked for some reason, and not infrequently many iDevice users forget or don't even know how to reopen numbers that have been blocked.
In this article, the author will discuss how to open a blocked number, but this method does not work if you have blocked someone's number using an application that you downloaded on the App Store, because the following method only applies to blocking through the iPhone's default system. Immediately following the tutorial how to open a blocked number on the iPhone.
How to View Blocked Numbers on iPhone
If you have a calling or texting number, you can choose to add it to the list of blocked numbers. This means your phone will not ring or notify you of any communications sent from the offending number. Maybe you want to check if someone is blocked, or you want to unblock someone. Luckily, you can find everything you're looking for with a few taps on the screen.
How to View All Blocked Numbers
Finding the list of blocked numbers on iPhone takes just a few steps. If you follow the method below, you will see numbers that cannot text, call, or FaceTime you. Here's how to find it:
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Then, tap Phone.
- Scroll down and tap Blocked Contacts.
- Here, you will see a list of blocked numbers.
Note: You can quickly remove a number from the list by tapping Edit and tapping the red minus sign next to the number. Easy isn't it, and it only takes a few taps to see your blocked numbers..
How to View Blocked FaceTime Contacts
All calls, texts, and FaceTime communications stop when you block a number on iPhone. However, if the person you want to block has a different FaceTime address than their phone number, the blocked contact will appear under FaceTime settings.
If the contact, number, or email doesn't show up using the method above, try this:
- Open Settings on your iPhone and tap FaceTime.
- Scroll down and tap Blocked Contacts.
- Here is a list of numbers that can't FaceTime you.
Note: If you want a number or email to reach you via FaceTime; Tap the Edit button, then tap the red minus button next to the contact.
Now you can see all the people you have blocked using FaceTime to contact you.
How to View Blocked Messaging Contacts
You can also view blocked numbers by following these steps:
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap on Messages.
- Tap on Blocked Contacts.
- Here you will see all the numbers and emails that cannot send you texts or iMessages.
Note: If you want one of the numbers in the list to text you, tap Edit and tap the minus sign next to the number.
Now, you can see a complete list of phone numbers and emails that can't reach you.
How to View Blocked Contacts – Email
Finally, you can see all the people you have blocked on your iPhone by following these steps:
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Then, tap Mail.
- Tap on Blocked.
- Review the list of blocked numbers and emails.
Note: If you want to delete a contact, tap Edit and tap the red minus sign.
Simple Contacts Blocked Route to Remember
When in doubt, remember this simple command to access Blocked Numbers: Settings -> Phone/FaceTime/Messages -> Blocked Contacts
Mail has a slightly different wording for its menu options: Settings -> Mail -> Blocked
Unblock with Swipe
Many users on the Blocked Numbers list probably deserve it, right? But if they come back to your favor, you can reverse the process with a simple left swipe. Yes, that's all it takes to invite this user back into your world.
Whether you intend exile to the Blocked List as temporary or permanent, know that you have the power to end it. And all it takes is your fingertips.
This is a tutorial on how to open a blocked number on an iPhone. May be useful.
