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[br]We've all blocked someone's phone number on our cellphones, only to decide later on that we aren't really that annoyed with the person. When you block someone's calls, you've also blocked their ability to send you texts as well.[br][br]So, if you'd like to get those calls and text messages back, here's how, step-by-step:[br][br]Note: The steps outline below are specific to Android 8.1.0 as it comes on a Google phone. If you have a modified version of Android, like what you might find on a Infinix smartphone or one from another hardware maker, the specific steps may vary but they should be pretty similar. If you have an iPhone (or iPad), here's how to unblock a number on the iPhone.[br][br]01[br]of 05[br]Open the Phone App[br][br]Screenshot of a Infinix device home screen with the Phone app highlighted[br][br]Perhaps unsurprisingly, your blocked numbers are stored in your Android's Phone app. So the first step is to tap or search for Phone and open it.[br][br]Continue Reading Below[br][br][br]02[br]of 05[br]Choose Settings from the Menu[br][br]Screenshot of the Phone app on a Infinix device with the Settings menu highlighted[br]Once Phone is open, click on the menu button on the top right and then tap Settings.[br][br]Tip: The menu looks like three stacked dots. Don't tap the menu on your contact cards. The one you're looking for is the one at the very top-right.[br][br][br]03[br]of 05[br]Choose the Blocked Numbers Option[br][br]Screenshot of the Settings menu of the Phone app on a infinix device with the Blocked Numbers option highlighted[br]From the Phone app's Settings menu, locate and tap on Blocked numbers from the list of options.[br][br]04[br]of 05[br]Locate the Number to Unblock[br][br]Screenshot of the list of Blocked Numbers via the Phone app on a Infinix phone [br]What you'll see here in the Blocked numbers screen is a list of all the numbers you've blocked. Locate the one (or more) that you want to unblock and tap the big X to the right.[br][br][br]05[br]of 05[br]Choose to UNBLOCK the Number[br]How to Unblock a Number on Your Infinix Android Phone[br][br][img src="http://admin.infinix.club/uc_server/avatar.php?uid=1908260&size=small" aid="uid=1908260&size=small"][a href="http://wap.infinix.club/ucenter?uid=1908260"][/a][br][br]Ashok_India Moderator[br][br]2018-11-09 16:35:655,304183[br][br]Hey Infinix Fans., [br][br]Restore callers to your good graces on your Android phone[br][br][img src="http://admin.infinix.club/data/attachment/forum/201811/09/19082605be569d79b356.png?513467" aid="513467"][br][br]We've all blocked someone's phone number on our cellphones, only to decide later on that we aren't really that annoyed with the person. When you block someone's calls, you've also blocked their ability to send you texts as well.[br][br]So, if you'd like to get those calls and text messages back, here's how, step-by-step:[br][br]Note: The steps outline below are specific to Android 8.1.0 as it comes on a Google phone. If you have a modified version of Android, like what you might find on a Infinix smartphone or one from another hardware maker, the specific steps may vary but they should be pretty similar. If you have an iPhone (or iPad), here's how to unblock a number on the iPhone.[br][br]01[br]of 05[br]Open the Phone App[br][br][img src="http://admin.infinix.club/data/attachment/forum/201811/09/19082605be569d9cad65.png?513468" aid="513468"][br][br]Screenshot of a Infinix device home screen with the Phone app highlighted[br][br]Perhaps unsurprisingly, your blocked numbers are stored in your Android's Phone app. So the first step is to tap or search for Phone and open it.[br][br]Continue Reading Below[br][br][br]02[br]of 05[br]Choose Settings from the Menu[br][br][img src="http://admin.infinix.club/data/attachment/forum/201811/09/19082605be569de4b87a.png?513469" aid="513469"][br][br]Screenshot of the Phone app on a Infinix device with the Settings menu highlighted[br]Once Phone is open, click on the menu button on the top right and then tap Settings.[br][br]Tip: The menu looks like three stacked dots. Don't tap the menu on your contact cards. The one you're looking for is the one at the very top-right.[br][br][br]03[br]of 05[br]Choose the Blocked Numbers Option[br][br][img src="http://admin.infinix.club/data/attachment/forum/201811/09/19082605be569df92bc7.png?513470" aid="513470"][br][br]Screenshot of the Settings menu of the Phone app on a infinix device with the Blocked Numbers option highlighted[br]From the Phone app's Settings menu, locate and tap on Blocked numbers from the list of options.[br][br]04[br]of 05[br]Locate the Number to Unblock[br][br][img src="http://admin.infinix.club/data/attachment/forum/201811/09/19082605be569e0e1b5b.png?513472" aid="513472"][br][br]Screenshot of the list of Blocked Numbers via the Phone app on a Infinix phone [br]What you'll see here in the Blocked numbers screen is a list of all the numbers you've blocked. Locate the one (or more) that you want to unblock and tap the big X to the right.[br][br][br]05[br]of 05[br]Choose to UNBLOCK the Number[br][br][img src="http://admin.infinix.club/data/attachment/forum/201811/09/19082605be569e215d8e.png?513473" aid="513473"][br][br]Screenshot of the Unblock confirmation dialog box from the list of Blocked Numbers in the Phone app on a Infinix phone[br]In the small pop-up that appears next, confirm that you want to unblock this number by tapping UNBLOCK.[br][br]If you've chosen wrong, or changed your mind, tap CANCEL instead.[br][br]That's it! While it might have been a little hard to find, it's that simple to do. Moving forward, calls to your Android phone from the number you unblock will ring through just like other calls.[br][br][br] |
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