If you’ve ever been bothered by unwanted calls or spam texts, you’ve probably blocked the numbers responsible at some point. But what if you need to see a list of all the numbers you’ve blocked? Luckily, it’s easy to do on your iPhone.
To see a list of all the numbers you’ve blocked on your iPhone:
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap Phone.
- Scroll down and tap Blocked Contacts.
This will open a list of all the phone numbers you’ve blocked. You can see the name of the contact if you have one saved in your address book, or just the phone number itself.
To unblock a number:
- Swipe left on the number you want to unblock.
- Tap Unblock.
The number will be removed from your blocked contacts list and will be able to call or text you again.
How to see blocked contacts in Messages:
You can also see a list of all the contacts you’ve blocked in the Messages app. To do this:
- Open the Messages app.
- Tap the More button (three dots) in the top-right corner.
- Tap Blocked Contacts.
This will open a list of all the contacts you’ve blocked from sending you messages. You can unblock contacts in the same way as above.
How to see blocked contacts in FaceTime:
To see a list of all the contacts you’ve blocked in FaceTime:
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap FaceTime.
- Under Calls, tap Blocked Contacts.
This will open a list of all the contacts you’ve blocked from calling you on FaceTime. You can unblock contacts in the same way as above.
How to see blocked email addresses:
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap Mail.
- Under Threading, tap Blocked.
This will open a list of all the email addresses you’ve blocked. You can unblock email addresses in the same way as above.
Tips for managing blocked contacts
- If you’re not sure whether or not to block a number, you can always add it to your silenced contacts list instead. This will prevent the number from ringing or notifying you when they call, but they will still be able to leave you a voicemail.
- You can also block unknown callers. This will prevent any number that’s not saved in your address book from calling you.
- If you’re being harassed by a particular number, you can report it to your carrier. Your carrier may be able to block the number for you.
Be careful when unblocking contacts. If you unblock a number that’s been harassing you, they will be able to call or text you again.
Summary
Knowing how to see and manage blocked contacts and blocked numbers on your iPhone can help you reduce unwanted calls and spam texts. It’s a quick and easy way to protect yourself from harassment and other annoyances. We hope that you find this guide useful, if you have any comments, questions or suggestions, please let us know in the comment section below.
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