How To Unblock Phone Numbers New! May 2026
Abstract Blocking a phone number is a common method to avoid unwanted calls or messages. However, situations change—a blocked contact may become necessary again for personal, professional, or logistical reasons. This paper provides step-by-step instructions to unblock numbers on the most widely used operating systems (iOS, Android) and communication platforms (Google Voice, WhatsApp, Samsung One UI). It also covers potential troubleshooting issues and privacy considerations. 1. Unblocking on Apple iOS (iPhone) iOS manages blocked numbers through the Phone, FaceTime, and Messages settings.
| Platform | Path to Unblock | |----------|----------------| | iPhone | Settings → Phone → Blocked Contacts → Swipe to Unblock | | Stock Android | Phone app → 3 dots → Settings → Blocked numbers → Remove | | Samsung | Phone app → 3 dots → Settings → Block numbers → Delete | | Google Voice | Settings → Blocks → Unblock | | WhatsApp | Settings → Account → Privacy → Blocked contacts → Unblock | how to unblock phone numbers
