Mobile Phones > Android How to Unblock a Number on an Android Phone Restore callers to your good graces By Susan J. Owens Susan J. Owens Writer Ohio State University Former Lifewire writer Susan J. Owens is a tech writer focused on AI, blockchain, and virtual machines. Her work appears in InformationWeek, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 13, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS What to Know To unblock a number, Phone > More > Settings > Blocked Numbers > tap the X next to the contact you want to unblock > Unblock.Steps may differ on modified versions of Android, such as a Samsung device, but should be similar. This article explains how to unblock a phone number on an Android smartphone. Instructions apply to Android 6 and up. Unblock a Phone Number on an Android Here's how to unblock a number on an Android device and get those calls and text messages back: Open the Phone app. Tap the More icon, which looks like three vertical dots. Tap Settings > Blocked Numbers. Tap the X next to the contact you want to unblock. Select Unblock. How to Block Cell Phone Numbers on Android or iPhone (iOS) FAQ How do I unblock a number on an iPhone? To unblock a phone number on an iPhone, tap Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts > swipe left on the contact > Unblock. To unblock numbers not in your contacts, tap Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts > swipe left on the contact > Unblock. Can I unblock my number from someone else's phone? You must have physical access to a person's phone to unblock your number. So, if you don't have physical access to a phone, no, you can't unblock yourself from their phone. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit