From time to time it is necessary to block telephone numbers from which calls are advertising or deceptive in nature. By default, every smartphone has an option that allows you to add a subscriber to the so-called black list. If a certain mobile phone is in an emergency, then you will not receive calls or SMS messages from it. However, you can still contact the selected subscriber - no restrictions apply to this. But how to unblock a blacklisted number on your phone? This question is asked by users who accidentally placed the desired contact in an emergency. We have found several working methods, so please read the material carefully!
How to view blocked numbers on Android and iPhone
If communication with an important interlocutor is lost, and the number in the phone book is not deleted, there is a possibility that the user accidentally sent it to the “black-list”. To verify this and remove the blocking, he needs to familiarize himself with the list of contacts included in the emergency situation. The location of the “special” folder depends on the specific firmware version installed on the smartphone. You can find it as follows.
On iPhone devices
- First of all, you need to open the “Menu”.
- Go to the “Phone” section.
- Select the “Blocked Contacts” tab and go.
A list of all numbers included in the “black-list” should appear in the window that opens.
On Android smartphones
- Enter the “Phone” section.
- Click on the icon in the upper right corner of the screen (three vertical dots).
- Select "Settings".
- menu, select the line “Call blocking” and go.
- A complete list of all blocked numbers will appear in the tab.
Unlocking using PUK code
Along with the SIM card, the client receives a set of codes to control the chip:
- PIN code for number restriction;
- PUK for complex manipulations.
You can find the code on the plastic base on which the chip is located, under the protective coating.
The PUK code is used to remove a block that occurs if the PIN code is entered incorrectly three times in a row. In this case, the device itself requests the required combination. PUK must be entered carefully; after 10 failed attempts, the SIM card will be blocked forever.
How to unblock a phone number from a blacklist
There are many reasons to add a contact to your ignore list. Very often decisions are made hastily under the influence of emotions. But after a few days, if you want to start communicating again, it turns out that this is impossible - the number is blocked, and not everyone remembers how to get it out of an emergency.
Fortunately, for the convenience of users, the developers have provided this option. The principle itself is the same for all modern gadgets, regardless of whether it is a smartphone, tablet or push-button phone. However, depending on the type of operating system, the algorithm may differ slightly. The following describes the procedure for different devices.
On Android
Android is considered the most popular operating system. It is in demand due to its open source code, which allows third-party developers to create and implement their own shells, change the OS design and its functionality. Depending on the smartphone model and its manufacturer, the algorithm may differ slightly, but in general it remains simple and accessible.
- Open the “Phone” section and go to the “Contacts” tab.
- In the list that opens, select the number you are interested in (for example, contact4).
- By clicking on it, open the subscriber data page.
- Call the context menu (on the left directly below the screen)
- Find the item “Direct blocking” and uncheck the box.
There is another way to delete a contact from a “special” folder. To do this you will need:
- go to the “Phone” section;
- open the “Settings” menu;
- select and go to the “Blocking numbers” tab;
- remove the desired contact from the list.
If the blacklist is huge and it is not possible to find the desired subscriber, the only option is to completely clear it, that is, remove the block from all numbers.
On iPhone and iPad
is known for producing unique devices running on unique iOS. Since this system is closed, it works exclusively on Apple devices. It is not surprising that the procedure for blocking and removing from an emergency situation is somewhat different from the usual.
- On iPhone and iPad you need to do the following:
- open the “Settings” menu;
- select the “Phone” section;
- go to the “Call blocking and identification” tab;
- Click on the “Change” option.
- Find the desired number in the list of blocked contacts;
- Press the "Unlock" button.
After the procedure is completed, the contact will again be able to make calls and send SMS.
How to unblock a contact on a Samsung phone
On Samsung smartphones, you can unblock a subscriber a little differently, weeks in previous cases. To do this you need:
- open the “Phone” application;
- select the “Journals” section;
- click on the “Menu” button;
- go to the “Call Settings” tab;
- select the “Call Rejection” subsection;
- Select the “Black List” folder and open it.
In the list that opens, you need to find the number you are interested in, check the box next to it and click on the trash can icon. After confirming the action, the contact will again become available for communication.
On Windows Phone
Users of smartphones based on the Windows Phone operating system will need to use the built-in option - spam filter - to unblock a contact. When activated, it helps to filter out advertising mailings and unwanted numbers. To remove a number from the blacklist, just a few steps are required:
- enter the “Call Log”;
- click on the “Options” button located in the lower left corner;
- in the pop-up window, select the line “Blocked calls”;
- find the desired contact, click on it and hold until the context menu appears;
- Click on the “Unblock” command.
All that remains is to wait for the notification that the operation was successful.
In a push-button telephone
Owners of push-button devices also have the opportunity to add unwanted contacts to the emergency situation and remove them from there. Since regular phones run on the manufacturer's OS or a very simple Bada system, the unlocking principle is almost the same. The process itself takes no more than a minute, because you will need:
- enter “Settings”;
- select the “Calls” or “Calls” field;
- open the “Black List” tab and remove the contact of interest from the list.
After this, communication with the subscriber can be safely resumed.
Vyacheslav
For several years he worked in mobile phone stores of two large operators. I understand tariffs well and see all the pitfalls. I love gadgets, especially Android ones.
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How to block a caller on iPhone?
This cannot be done directly from the “Notebook” tab - the developer did not provide such a function. You can put a number in an emergency by going to Phone → Contacts → “i” icon → “Block subscriber” (in the context menu)
How to find out that your own number is on the black list?
When blocked, the subscriber does not receive any notification, but when trying to make a call, he hears short beeps. You can check for a ban like this: Call from someone else’s number. If there is a call on the handset, it means that the contact’s phone number is in an emergency situation. Activate the anti-Caller ID service, and then turn off the number display (“Settings” → “Phone” → “Show number”). If he was banned, in this case a call tone will be heard in the handset.
What is Do Not Disturb mode used for?
To temporarily restrict calls coming from unknown, hidden numbers, as well as subscribers from the address book.
How to set up this mode on iPhone?
You need to go to “Settings”, activate the “Do not disturb” option, and select one of three options for allowing calls: • accept from everyone in silent mode; • leave contacts from the “Favorites” folder; • block all contacts.
How to add a contact to emergency on Android?
On the main screen, click on the “Phone” button; Go to the “Notebook” section; Select a contact without a SIM card icon in the upper corner; Open the settings menu (on the left under the display); Activate the “Direct inbox blocking” option (in some models this is “Direct blocking”, “Add to blacklist”)
How to easily and quickly get blacklisted on a Samsung smartphone?
Enter the “Settings” section; Open the “Applications” tab; Find the item “Calls” Click on the line “Reject calls”; Select and go to the “Black List” folder.
Social media
The “Black List” function can be found not only in phones, but also in all popular social networks.
By blocking other users, you limit the number of people who can send you text messages, call you, or post information on your wall.
VK
Adding a user to an emergency on VKontakte is very simple. Just go to his page and select “Block” under the photo.
To unblock, you can go to his page again at any time and click on “Unblock”.
There is another way to interact with emergencies on the VKontakte website. Go to settings. Click on the “Black List” item on the right side of the window.
Next, find the person you need and next to his name, click on “Remove from list.”
The social network Facebook also allows you to manage your own blacklist.
The only peculiarity is that a blocked person will no longer be able to view your page or even go to its address.
Also, your profile will not be available in his search or timeline.
To unblock another account, go to your page settings:
On the left side of the window, click on the “Block” item. Then, next to the username, click on “Unblock”:
Users of the social network Twitter can remove any user from the emergency situation. By going to its page and pressing the “Do not ignore” button in the action menu.
Classmates
Follow the instructions to remove a user from your emergency situation on the Odnoklassniki social network:
- Open your profile;
- Scroll down the page and click on “Other sections”;
- Among all the items, select “Black List”;
- Hover your cursor over the photo of the blocked person and click on the “Unblock” field that appears.
You can manage blacklists on Instagram only from the mobile application window. This option is not available on the web version of the site. Follow the instructions to remove a person from an emergency:
- Open the application and go to the account settings window (gear key in the first upper corner);
- Click on the “Options” >;
- In the new window, select "Blocked Users" >;
- Click on the desired user and select the appropriate key to resume access to your account.
Viber
In order to remove a contact from the emergency list in the Viber messenger, open the settings and click on the “More” item.
Select the section “Privacy”—“List of blocked numbers.” Select the user you want to remove from the list and click on the “Remove from…” button.
Telegram
To remove a contact from an emergency situation in Viber:
- Open a conversation with the user;
- Click on his name at the top of the window;
- In the pop-up list of actions, click on “Unblock User”.
How to remove from the blacklist using the operator function
Today all mobile operators offer it to their customers. Each has its own rules and terms of payment, however, the principle of operation is similar: first you need to enable the option, and then calmly add all unwanted contacts to the list. Sometimes it becomes so extensive that many simply forget who exactly is on the “black-list”. To resume communication and unblock a banned number, you can use the following recommendations.
- Clients of the mobile operator Megafon can equally easily delete both single contacts and entire lists. In the first case, you need to dial the combination *130*0, and then the phone number after 7 (without the + sign), then press the call button. In the second case, you can use the command *130*6#Yes.
- If you use the services of MTS, it is enough to send a request *442*24*84, phone number and hash, or call the hotline by dialing 0890. This operator is the only one who allows you to block subscribers both constantly and on certain days or hours.
- If your phone is connected to the Beeline mobile network, you can remove prohibited contacts from the black list by dialing *110*775# and pressing the call key. By sending a request *110*770#Yes, you can clear the entire list, as well as completely disable the service.
- The Tele2 mobile operator does not allow deleting a single contact from the ignore list, but by sending the USSD code *220*0#, you can clear all numbers at once and automatically refuse to use the emergency service.
All mobile operators provide their customers with another convenient way to unblock a contact by removing it from the blacklist. This is in your personal account.
Conclusion
The article describes in detail how to unblock a number on Android. The instructions provided will be useful if you need to exclude a number from the blacklist that was added accidentally or intentionally.
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How to remove a phone number from the blacklist in the application
You can manage your contacts on your mobile device (block calls and SMS from unwanted callers, unknown and hidden numbers) using special applications.
For smartphones based on Android - this is the “Black List” program
To unblock a subscriber who was banned using it, you need to select and click on the number of interest. Then select the “Delete” option in the context menu.
For iOS devices, the iBlackList application is considered the most popular
Standard method
The principle of returning a person from an emergency has a minimal number of differences, regardless of the version of the operating system. Based on Android 9.0 with the latest security update.
To remove someone from the blacklist , go to the “Phone” panel. The “Recent” section will open, with the latest calls. If the blocking was carried out recently, press your finger on the screen in the place of the blocked element. From the context menu, select “Unblock”.
Note: Android smartphones can run executable files from a computer. Read more in: “How can I run an “.exe” file on Android?”
Through contacts
This method is suitable for those listed in the contact book. The built-in application does not have filters that sort mobile IDs. Therefore, you will have to search for everything manually and know which numbers need to be unblocked. Go to the “All applications” menu and write “Contacts” in the search bar.
In the search, enter what you want or search for the person manually and click on him. A card with brief information will open. To remove a mobile number from the black list, press and hold the element marked in the screenshot.
Tap on the “Unblock” item. A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm the action.
Note: the instructions are suitable for recovery using the “Contacts” section in the “Phone” panel. Don't know how to set up SMS on Android? Read about this in the material: “How to set up SMS on your phone”
How to add a user to the blacklist again
To add an annoying subscriber to the ignore list, you need to do simple manipulations again. The algorithm of actions depends on the operating system used on the smartphone, but the principle remains the same.
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Communicating with a specific subscriber or limiting the possibility of communicating with him is a personal matter for each person. If the interlocutor shows excessive importunity and interferes with work or rest, you can safely send his phone number to the emergency situation, especially since returning him from there is a matter of a few minutes. The main thing is to know the capabilities of your smartphone and mobile operator.
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Why don't messages arrive on Samsung?
You already know how to delete contacts from your smartphone in a standard application. Therefore, if you do not receive messages on your device, check the black list on your Samsung phone, find and remove contacts from it that have been added. If this is not the case, you need to determine whether SMS are coming from one subscriber or from all of them at once. Ask your friends to send you a message. It is better that these are subscribers of another operator. Perhaps maintenance work is taking place on your line. And at the moment all subscribers are having problems with communication. Try also rebooting your mobile phone into safe mode.
