Unblocking someone on your iPhone restores their ability to contact you through various means, including calls, texts, and FaceTime. This guide will walk you through the straightforward process, covering different scenarios and offering helpful tips.
Unblocking a Contact in Messages
If you've blocked someone and want to re-establish communication through iMessage and SMS, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app: Locate the grey settings icon on your iPhone home screen.
- Navigate to "Notifications": Scroll down and tap on "Notifications."
- Select "Messages": Find the Messages option and tap on it.
- Locate "Blocked": Scroll down until you find the "Blocked" section. This will list all the contacts you've blocked.
- Unblock the Contact: Find the person you wish to unblock and swipe left on their name. Tap "Unblock."
Important Note: Unblocking someone doesn't automatically delete any previous blocks you've set up through other iPhone apps like Phone or FaceTime. You'll need to unblock them individually within those apps as well.
Unblocking a Contact in Phone
To unblock someone from making calls to your iPhone:
- Open the Phone app: This is the green phone icon on your home screen.
- Access the "Recents" tab: Tap on the "Recents" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Find "Blocked": Tap on the "Blocked" tab at the top of the screen.
- Unblock the Contact: Locate the contact you want to unblock and swipe left on their name. Tap "Unblock."
Unblocking a Contact in FaceTime
For restoring FaceTime communication:
- Open the Settings app: Again, find the grey settings icon on your home screen.
- Tap on "FaceTime": Locate and tap on the "FaceTime" option.
- Find "Blocked": Scroll down to find the "Blocked" section.
- Unblock the Contact: Locate the blocked contact and swipe left on their name. Tap "Unblock."
What Happens After Unblocking?
After unblocking someone, they will be able to contact you through calls, texts, and FaceTime. However, any messages or calls they sent while you had them blocked will not be delivered. This means they might need to try and contact you again.
Troubleshooting Unblocking Issues
If you're having trouble unblocking a contact, try these steps:
- Restart your iPhone: A simple restart can often resolve minor software glitches.
- Check your Apple ID: Ensure you're logged into the correct Apple ID across all your devices.
- Update your iOS: Make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS.
- Contact Apple Support: If problems persist, contact Apple Support for further assistance.
This comprehensive guide should help you successfully unblock anyone on your iPhone. Remember to repeat the process for each app (Messages, Phone, FaceTime) to ensure complete unblocking.
