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How To Unblock A Number From Text Messaging Direct

When a number is blocked, your phone or carrier simply rejects all incoming messages from that number. Those messages are never delivered. Once you unblock the contact, they will be able to text you going forward , but any messages they sent while blocked are gone forever (unless they resend them). Apple’s iOS blocks numbers in two places: the Phone app and the Messages app. If you blocked someone, check both.

Once you’ve unblocked them, send a quick “Hey, I think I fixed it on my end” text. Then wait. Their next message will arrive like any other—no fanfare, no notification that they were ever blocked. Just a fresh start. how to unblock a number from text messaging

The problem? You can’t remember how you blocked them, and their texts still aren’t coming through. When a number is blocked, your phone or