Easy Ways to Check Blocked Numbers on iPhone

Who doesn’t hate those frequent messages and calls from spam numbers and stalkers? I certainly do and I bet you do too. Blocking these annoying calls and messages is quite satisfying, and that’s where the iPhone blocking feature becomes a real asset. It comes in handy in such situations, saving you from constant headaches.

However, mistakes happen and sometimes you may think you’ve blocked a number, only to end up getting calls from it again because it wasn’t blocked successfully. Or you may have accidentally blocked someone you never meant to block and now they’re complaining that you don’t receive their calls.

It’s in these situations that you need to check your iPhone blocked number list. But, how do you exactly do that? Now that’s the purpose of this post. Below, I’ll show you how you can easily check blocked numbers on iPhone to confirm if you’ve got all the right numbers blocked. I’ll show you too how to unblock a number that you blocked accidentally. Let’s get started.

1.    Check Blocked Numbers Through iPhone Settings

The first easiest way you can check the numbers you’ve blocked is through your iPhone’s Settings app. It’s the most direct way because you simply go to the Settings page, open the Phone Settings tab and you’ll see a list of all the numbers and contacts you’ve blocked. These are the steps you should follow.

• Launch the Settings app.
• Scroll down to the “Phone” option and tap it.
• Go to “Blocked Contacts” and tap it.
• You’ll see a list of every contact you’ve blocked.

2.    Use Messages to Check Blocked Numbers

It’s quite annoying when spammers relentlessly keep sending you messages for promotions. Fortunately, you can get rid of them by completely blocking them in Messages. Here’s how to check blocked numbers in your iPhones through Messages to confirm if the spammers are blocked successfully.

• Launch the Settings app.
• Find the “Messages” option and tap it.
• In the “Messages” tab, tap on “Blocked Contacts”.
• A list of blocked numbers will appear.

3.    Use FaceTime to Check iPhone Blocked Number List

After blocking a contact, all calls, messages, and other communication like FaceTime associated with that contact will get blocked too. In case that person has a different FaceTime address besides the blocked number, you’ll be able to see their blocked contact under the FaceTime settings. To check it, follow these steps:

• Open your iPhone and launch the Settings app.
• Find the FaceTime option and tap it.
• In the FaceTime tab, tap on “Blocked Contacts”.
• The FaceTime contacts you’ve blocked will appear.  

4.    Use Mail to See All Blocked Numbers on iPhone

Another place you can view blocked contacts on your iPhone is in the Mail app. If there are people you blocked on mail over the years, you’ll see them here. Follow these steps:

• Go to your iPhone’s Settings.
• Find the "Mail" option and tap it.
• Scroll to the “Blocked” option and tap it.
• A list of all blocked mail contacts will show up.

Quick and Easy Way to Unblock Any Number on Your iPhone/iPad

You now know how to check blocked numbers on iPhone. How about unblocking a number? Is there a quick and easy way to do it? Yes, there is. If you accidentally blocked the wrong number but you now want to receive calls or messages from it, follow the steps below to unblock it.

• Access your iPhone blocked number list using any of the above methods.
• Go to the top right end of the list and tap the Edit icon.
• Locate the blocked number you wish to unblock. Tap the red minus sign beside it.
• Tap on the “Unblock” option.
• The number won’t show up anymore on your iPhone blocked contact list.
• If there are other numbers you wish to unblock, just follow the same steps.
• Finally, tap “Done” to complete the process.

FAQs

1.     How Can I know if my number is blocked on someone’s iPhone?

If you suspect someone has blocked you on their iPhone, the only way to know is to ask them directly. If you find that hard to do, one indicator that can tell that you’re blocked is if you get a single ring that enters into voicemail right away when you call. Still, this may not accurately mean you’re blocked because it happens too when someone is on another call and also when the “Do Not Disturb” mode is enabled on an iPhone.

2.     Must the number be on my contacts for me to block it?

No. You can block any number directly by going to the call log or the message and tapping the “i” icon. You then scroll down and tap the Block option. You can use this method to block any number that has called or texted you.

3.     What will happen next once I block a number on iPhone?

All communications from the blocked contact will go straight to voicemail or not appear at all. In fact, the user you blocked won’t know that you’ve added them to your iPhone blocked number list. Their call will go directly to voicemail if they call your phone number.

4.     Can I receive texts from the contacts I’ve blocked on my iPhone?

No, once you block a contact, you can’t see or receive any texts or messages from them until you unblock them. Once you unblock them, you’ll receive their messages or texts just like a regular contact.

5.     Is the contact going to know that I blocked them on iPhone?

No, they’ll certainly not know anything when you block them. They may text or call you as usual, but those calls and texts won’t get delivered to you – you’ll receive no single notification from them.

Conclusion

Well, I hope this fun and helpful post on how to check blocked numbers on iPhone was worth reading. It’s useful, right? Now you don’t have to face that embarrassing moment of explaining yourself to someone when they can’t reach you in case you blocked them accidentally. Just use the methods mentioned above to view all the blocked numbers on your iPhone and unblock anyone that’s not supposed to be on the list or add one that’s missing.