Also, unblocking does restore any missed calls, voicemails, or texts from while they were blocked. Those are gone permanently. Method 1: Unblock from the Main Blocked List (Easiest) This works if the number was blocked through Phone > Recents or Contacts > Block this Caller .

Whatever the reason, unblocking a number on an iPhone is simple—but only if you know where to look. Apple hides these settings in a few different places depending on how you originally blocked the contact.

If you’re still not receiving calls after unblocking, it’s almost always due to “Silence Unknown Callers” or a Focus mode. Turn those off temporarily to test.