Every smartphone has a block list, whether it is an Android device or an iOS device, regardless of the operating system version. Also, smartphones are able to filter spam SMS texts and calls to a threat bin where they are kept.
As a smartphone user, you can block numbers and SMS senders from the respective apps you’re using for each; when you do so, at some point, you may want to unblock a particular number or SMS sender for specific reasons, so, where do you find the block list This article provides clear guides to finding blocked numbers on iPhones and Android smartphones.
How to See Blocked Numbers on Android
Android allows its users to use different third-party dialer and SMS apps. Notwithstanding, every dialer app has a block list section. Here’s how to find your block list on Android’s stock Phone app and Messages, as well as TrueCaller third-party app.
For Blocked Phone Numbers
- Open the Phone app and tap on the Menu icon at the top right
- Tap on Settings, then open “Blocked Numbers.“
- Here, you will find all the numbers you have blocked. You can also toggle the “Unknwon” feature, which is designed to automatically block calls from known SPAM numbers.
- Tap on the “x” icon beside any number you wish to unblock.
For Blocked SMS Senders
- Open the Messages app on your phone and tap on your Google profile icon.
- Tap on Spam & Blocked
- Here you will find all spam and blocked messages, select any one you wish to unblock or mark as “NOT SPAM.”
For TrueCaller Users
- Open TrueCaller and tap on the Menu icon in the top-right corner.
- Select “Settings“
- Tap on “Block“
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page shown, and tap on “Manage Block List“
- Here you can view all your blocked numbers; tap on the “-” sign beside any number to unblock it.
How to See Blocked Numbers on iOS
Literally, all iPhone users make use of the stock Phone and Messages apps for calls and SMS; it’s pretty straightforward to find your blocked contacts if you use these default apps.
For Blocked Numbers and Contacts
- Open the Settings app on your iOS device and scroll down to “Phone.” If you don’t find the Phone app listed down, tap on “Apps” and then scroll to find it (Phone).
- Once you’re on the Phone settings page, scroll down to Blocked Contacts and there you should see all your blocked numbers.
- You can add more numbers to your block list from there, or tap on the top-placed Edit link to remove a number or contact you wish to unblock.
For Blocked SMS Senders
- Open the Settings app on your iOS device and scroll down to “Messages.” If you don’t find the Messages app listed down, tap on “Apps” and then scroll to find it (Messages).
- In the Messages app settings page, scroll and select “Blocked Contacts.” You should see all blocked numbers here.
If you’re looking for messages from unsaved numbers (not blocked numbers), then follow the steps below.
- Open the Messages app and tap on the filter icon at the top-left
- Select “Unknown Senders” and you will see all messages that are being sent by numbers not saved on your device.
Conclusion
These are ways to find blocked contacts and numbers on your Android and iOS devices. These methods are proven, and you can unblock the contacts if you wish. If you use a different third-party Phone and Messages app, simply go to the app’s settings and look out for the Block feature.
