How to unblock restricted calls on iphone

If you don’t want to get calls from a certain phone number, you can block it. When the number tries to call you, your phone declines the call automatically.

Important: Some of these steps only work on Android 6.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

Block a number

  1. Open your Phone app
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  2. Tap More
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     Call history .
  3. Tap a call from the number you want to block.
  4. Tap Block / report spam.

Tip: If visual voicemail is on, blocked callers cannot leave voicemails.  Learn how to turn on visual voicemail.

Block unknown numbers

  1. Open your Phone app
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  2. Tap More
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  3. Tap Settings
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    Blocked numbers.
  4. Turn on Unknown.

This will block calls from private or unidentified numbers.  You will still receive calls from phone numbers that are not stored in your contacts. 

Unblock a number

  1. Open your Phone app
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  2. Tap More 
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  3. Tap Settings
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    Blocked numbers.
  4. Next to the number you want to unblock, tap Clear 
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     Unblock.

Tip: Any calls you got from the number while it was blocked won't show in your call history.

How to unblock someone on iOS

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A great iPhone is a spam-free iPhone, and that's why it's so great that you can easily block messages, calls, and FaceTime calls from unrecognized numbers very easily in iOS 16. You can also block contacts or people you know if you just don't want them to be able to contact you. Of course, if you accidentally block someone you shouldn't have, or just decided to let someone out of "communication jail," you can always unblock them.

In iOS 16, you'll need to go into your iPhone's Settings app to unblock a contact or number. Here's how to remove someone from the blocked list on your best iPhone or best iPad.

How to remove someone from the blocked list on your iPhone or iPad

  1. Launch Settings from your Home screen.
  2. Tap Phone. You'll likely need to scroll down the menu a little.
  3. Tap Blocked Contacts.

Unblocking a contact from iPhone: Tap settings, phone, blocked contacts

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  1. Swipe left on the contact or number you want to unblock.
  2. Tap Unblock.

Unblocking a contact from iPhone: Swipe left on
the
contact you want to unblock and then tap Unblock.

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That's all there is to it. The nice thing about the blocked list in iOS 16 is that you can have only a certain email address or phone number for a person blocked, and you can remove only certain ones if you'd like. However, remember that this will only unblock contacts from contacting you via Messages, Phone, or FaceTime, so if you've blocked someone on a social media app (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), you'll need to unblock them on that app if you so choose.

Don't just block spam — report it!

Blocking spam numbers is a great way to earn some peace, but don't forget that when you get a spam text, you can report it directly in the Messages app. I highly encourage reporting any numbers — in addition to blocking — so these scammers have a much harder time doing their unsavory deeds.

Updated September 2022: For iOS 16.

Luke Filipowicz has been a writer at iMore, covering Apple for nearly a decade now. He writes a lot about Apple Watch and iPad but covers the iPhone and Mac as well. He often describes himself as an "Apple user on a budget" and firmly believes that great technology can be affordable if you know where to look. Luke also heads up the iMore Show — a weekly podcast focusing on Apple news, rumors, and products but likes to have some fun along the way. 

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How do I unblock my Restrictions calls?

Unblock a number.
Open your Phone app ..
Tap More ..
Tap Settings. Blocked numbers..
Next to the number you want to unblock, tap Clear. Unblock..

How do I enable call restrictions on iPhone?

If the Silence Unknown Callers or Silence Junk Callers feature is turned on, calls from unknown numbers are automatically sent to Voicemail regardless of Call Filter settings..
From the Home screen, tap. Settings. ..
Scroll down then tap. Phone. ..
Tap. Call Blocking & Identification. ..
Tap the. Call Filter switch. to turn on..

Why is my iPhone blocking calls?

Check your iPhone settings Go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb and make sure it's off. Check for any blocked phone numbers. Go to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts. See if Call Forwarding is turned on.

Can you block restricted calls on iPhone?

Open the "Recents" page, also known as your call log, to see the latest incoming and outgoing calls made from the iPhone. Select the info icon for an incoming call entry of the restricted phone number that you're trying to block. At the bottom of the screen, tap "Block this caller".