How to unblock a phone number from a blacklist

Many mobile phone users on the Android operating system have the ability to block unwanted contacts without using third-party applications. A contact blocked in this way is blacklisted. Thus, a blocked contact cannot write SMS messages to you or make calls to you. But you, in turn, can write to him and also call him until you are also blocked. How to unblock a blocked contact from the blacklist?

What is a blacklist for?

To avoid conversations with unwanted callers, a blacklist function was invented. This is a special folder into which you can add almost any number. Each subscriber included in the emergency situation will not be able to reach the recipient who has blocked him.

The function is provided on different platforms where people communicate:

• In phone.
• In messengers.
• In social networks.

If a person is added to the emergency situation on the phone, he can still contact through instant messengers and social networks. Therefore, you need to block the number on all sites at once.

In this material we will talk about the blacklist in the classic view. That is, about those blocked contacts who cannot reach the subscriber via standard telephone communication.

Whether it is worth adding a person to an emergency situation is up to each client of mobile operators to decide for themselves. No one can block a subscriber's number from the phone book without his knowledge. It is important to be careful when adding contacts to the blacklist, so that later there will be no problems with excluding a person from an emergency situation.

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 from the blacklist

There are many reasons to add a contact to an emergency. Often, blocking a subscriber is a hasty decision that is made abruptly and thoughtlessly. After some time, a person wants to start communicating again with a person who annoyed the user a few days ago, but he just can’t do this. The number turns out to be lost and it seems that the problem cannot be solved.

Fortunately, there are quite a few ways to remove contacts from an emergency that I would like to talk about. The process itself is almost the same on any device, be it a smartphone, tablet or feature phone. But there are some differences depending on the operating system. The owner of an iOS device needs to perform one algorithm, while the owner of an Android device is forced to follow a completely different procedure. To avoid confusion, below are ways to remove a number from the blacklist on different devices.

Smartphone with Android OS

Android is a popular operating system installed on the vast majority of smartphones in the world. It is in demand thanks to its open source code, which allows technology developers to implement their own shells, changing the OS design and its functionality.

The procedure presented in the instructions may differ slightly depending on the brand of smartphone. Because some manufacturers do not use bare Android, but modifications of it. For example, Xiaomi, Huawei, Meizu and other companies.

The main option for excluding a number from an emergency situation is the following:

1. Open the phone book.
2. Find the contact you are looking for.
3. Press the button with three dots or stripes.
4. Uncheck the box next to “Blocking”.

Immediately after this, the subscriber will be able to call the desired person again, but he will not receive any notification.

Sometimes people have difficulty removing a number from the blacklist. It is due to the fact that in addition to being added to the emergency situation, the subscriber is deleted from the address book and call log, after which it is not possible to find him. It is this situation that baffles millions of communication service customers, making them regret hastily blocking a contact. Of course, you can dial a blocked number, and then go to its settings and unblock it. But what to do if the contact coordinates are forgotten?

Fortunately, there is a way out of this situation. You will need to complete several steps:

1. Open the Phone application.
2. Click on “Settings”.
3. Select “Call blocking”.
4. Remove the desired number from the list.

If the contact you are looking for is difficult to select from the entire black list, then you will have to unblock all subscribers so that the right person can get through. This is the only option in which it is possible to avoid the consequences of adding a number to the emergency situation.

On Samsung

Samsung is a brand of famous smartphones that are based on the Android operating system. But the variability of Android allowed developers to make their own changes to the operation of the gadget, which makes it quite difficult to remove a number from an emergency using the standard method. We have to use a modified algorithm:

1. Open your notebook.
2. Click on “Call Settings”.
3. Select "Reject calls".
4. Click on “Black List”.
5. Find the desired contact and uncheck the box next to it.

It is likely that this option will also work in the case of smartphones from other manufacturers. If the owner of an Android device was unable to remove the number from those previously blocked, it is worth trying this method.

On iPhone and iPad

Apple is famous for producing completely unique devices. Outwardly familiar smartphones and tablets have a unique operating system that tries to compete with Android. This does not always work out, since iOS is a closed system, installed only on iPhone and iPad. However, there are quite a lot of owners of Apple equipment, so it is worth separately considering the option of removing the emergency number on similar devices.

On iPhone and iPad you need to do the following:

1. Open device settings.
2. Select the “Phone” item.
3. Click on “Call blocking and identification”.
4. Click on “Change”.
5. Find the desired number in the list of blocked contacts.
6. Click the “Unblock” button.

As you can see, this method is very different from those presented earlier.

On Windows Phone

Smartphones running Windows Background are becoming less and less common every year. The once popular operating system is no longer supported by the manufacturer, which is why many owners of devices running WP have a lot of problems. For example, they don’t even know how to remove a number from the blacklist.

The following algorithm applies to Windows Phone:

1. Open call log.
2. Go to settings.
3. Click on "Blocked calls".
4. Select “Blocked numbers”.
5. Find the desired contact and click the “Unblock” button.

Thus, there is nothing complicated in the process of deleting a number from an emergency on Windows Phone. In order not to forget the algorithm, it is recommended to save it for yourself to avoid further problems.

How to block calls on Android

If you are constantly being redirected to voicemail or hear short beeps, you are most likely blacklisted

The first method is not to block the number directly, but to allow only voice calls from it. Accordingly, when the subscriber dials your number, it will be forwarded to voicemail, which you can then listen to. True, not everyone likes this option, because, although it allows you to burn bridges, it still leaves a kind of ferry for communication. In the end, you will still receive voice messages, which means you will be able to listen to them.

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The second way is to add the number to the blacklist. Many applications, including standard ones, allow you to do this. But, no matter which one you choose, the outcome will be the same: the person calling you will endlessly hear intermittent beeps, as if you yourself are trying to call him at the same moment. If your default app doesn't have a call blocking feature, download Phone from Google. There is also the ability to block incoming calls, as well as configure the detection of spam calls, which is also very useful.

How to remove a number from an emergency situation for a push-button phone

In no case should we ignore the owners of push-button phones. Yes, now almost every person has a smartphone in their hands, but still a significant part of the population, for their own reasons, continues to use old devices.

Since the blacklist function appeared a long time ago, owners of push-button devices can also add or remove numbers from the emergency situation. For example, to exclude from the list you need:

1. Open device settings.
2. Go to the “Calls” section.
3. Select the “Black List” item.
4. Remove a number from the list.

The algorithm may differ on some models. In addition, the Emergency feature is not supported on every phone. Therefore, you should check whether this or that subscriber really cannot get through due to being added to the emergency situation.

How to delete a number if the Android version is 8, 7, 6, 5

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Click Options (may look like three dots in the top right corner).
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select Block Messages or Spam Filter.
5. Select "Block List" or "Block Numbers". If there is no such item, go to the next step.
6. Click “–” next to the number you want to delete.
7. Done, the number has been removed from the black list.

Operator emergency function

The blacklist is a useful service that is used by many subscribers of mobile operators. Through the phone settings, access to it is provided completely free of charge. But the operator can also offer the client to create his own emergency situation for a fee. Different companies have different prices, as well as methods for removing a number from the list.

As a rule, mobile operators have their own applications. Through them and through your personal account, services are managed, as well as a blacklist. Therefore, first of all, to remove a number from an emergency situation, you should delve into the operator’s application. If this fails, you need to use one of the commands to completely disable the service:

• On Megafon – *130*6#.
• On Beeline – *110*775#.
• On Tele2 – *220*0#.

If it was not possible to clear the black list of one of the presented commands, it is recommended to contact your operator’s support service.

Reason 2. Blocked page of the previous owner of the number

This happens both when linking a number to an existing page, and when registering a new page. The fact is that mobile phone numbers that are not used for a long time (about 6 months) go on sale again and end up in the hands of other people. In this case, to you. Some VKontakte page was previously registered to this number, which was blocked for violating the rules - usually this happens after a hack, when spam is sent from the page. Perhaps the page was even blocked forever. Along with the page, the phone number is also blocked, and it becomes impossible to link it to another page or use it for a new registration.

— My number works, it’s not blocked! Why does VK write that it is blocked?

— Because the word “blocked” in this case does not mean what you think. You think that a number can only be blocked by a cellular operator. For example, when there is no money in the account. And here he is blocked on VK. That is, VK itself prohibited the use of this number at home. This does not in any way affect the fact that you can use the number for other purposes - talk, write and receive SMS, use the Internet, and the like. Read below for the solution to the problem.

Solution

You need to contact support (READ MORE, DON'T STOP, BELOW WILL BE A LINK TO CREATE A REQUEST) with a request to unblock the number, since you purchased it in good faith and have no relation to the previous owner. As evidence, prepare a photo or scan of an agreement with a mobile operator or other document confirming this fact. It is advisable that your name, surname and telephone number in question be indicated there. If you take a photo, do it in good lighting and try to keep the text legible (in focus) in the photo. Possible on several sheets.

If there is no agreement with the operator, what can be provided instead?

• This could be a photo of a plastic card from which the SIM card is broken out and on which the mobile number is indicated.
• This can be details of the bill for the last month (usually it can be ordered at your mobile operator’s store or in your personal account on the website).
• These may be other documents proving that the number belongs to you.

This is where you need to go:

A supporting document must be attached to the application to unblock the number. Create it using this link and attach the file(s):

Create a request to unblock a number

To attach files, there will be a button in the form of a camera. It is best to do this from a computer, through the full version of VK.

After submitting an application, you will receive an SMS on your phone with a link to it - go there and check it from time to time. How long it takes to process the application depends on the workload of the staff. Usually - one, two, maximum three days.

How to add a user to the blacklist again

This material has repeatedly said that emergency situations are a useful service. Of course, sometimes contacts are included in it under the influence of temporary emotional outbursts, but in any case, a person should know how to block unwanted contact.

After completing these steps, the number will be blocked, after which the subscriber will not be able to make calls or send messages. At the same time, an unwanted person will still be able to contact you via messenger or social network. So you need to block the contact on all platforms at once.

If adding a number to an emergency using the standard method did not work, you will have to contact the services of a telecom operator. It is recommended to open the list of all available options and select “Blacklist”. The company’s website should provide an explanation of how to use the service by adding or removing numbers from the emergency situation.

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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”