In such cases, you’ll need to unblock that person first. Welcome to the ultimate guide on unblocking phone numbers and restoring communication on both Android and iPhone devices. Without further ado, let’s get started.
How To Unblock a Number On Android
Many Android phones like Pixel, OnePlus, OPPO, and others use the Google Dialer app as their default phone application. On most devices, you’ll find it simply called “Phone“. Keep in mind that if you block a saved contact, only the number—not the name—will appear in the blocked list. Double-check to make sure you are unblocking the correct number.
How To Unblock a Number On Samsung
Certain Android phones, such as Samsung, have their own custom dialer app rather than the Google Dialer. Although the process is quite similar, we’ve included a dedicated section for Samsung users since it’s the most popular Android brand. These steps for both Google and Samsung dialers should help you understand how to unblock a number on almost any Android device, even if the dialer app looks a bit different.
How To Unblock a Number On iPhone
Unblocking a number on an iPhone might look a bit different than on Android, but it’s also straightforward. We have a dedicated guide for iPhone users—check it out here: How To Unblock a Phone Number on Any iPhone
Can You Unreport a Number?
Reporting a number is slightly different from just blocking a number. When you report a number, you’re letting your phone manufacturer and network carrier know that a certain number might be suspicious or spam. While you can unblock a number at any time, you cannot ‘unreport‘ a number. Don’t worry—one report from you usually won’t get a number permanently banned by your carrier. Usually, you’ll see the option to report a number while blocking it. Just make sure not to report someone you know, since this action cannot be undone. If you block and report a person, unblocking their number will let them call and message you again—your report won’t prevent that.
