How do you permanently delete blocked numbers on iPhone?

We're happy to help! Phone numbers blocked from calling you can be managed under Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts. To delete a blocked number from the blocked list, select Edit in the upper right of the screen. You will need to delete each contact individually.
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How do I delete my blocked call list?

Tip: Any calls you got from the number while it was blocked won't show in your call history.
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Unblock a number
  1. Open your Phone app .
  2. Tap More .
  3. Tap Settings. Blocked numbers.
  4. Next to the number you want to unblock, tap Clear. Unblock.
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How can I delete all my blocked contacts on iPhone?

Go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification, slide the number to the left and tap Delete. Just go to each blocked number bottom or page & delete .
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Can I delete a number after blocking it iPhone?

Answer: A: Answer: A: You can delete the contact however the number will still remain in the blocklist without the name. You can go back to the block list and unblock it when you want to.
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How long do numbers stay blocked on iPhone?

Answer: A: They only stay blocked as long as they are in your contacts and blocked list. Blocking in iOS is just a blacklisting of flagged contacts on your device. If you delete the number from the blocked calls listing, you eliminate the block.
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How do I permanently block a number?

How to block a phone number on stock Android
  1. Open the Phone app.
  2. Go into the Contacts tab.
  3. Find the contact you want to block and tap on it.
  4. Hit the three-dot menu button.
  5. Select Block numbers.
  6. Select whether you want to report the number(s) as spam or not.
  7. Confirm by hitting Block.
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When you delete a blocked number does it stay blocked?

If you delete the number from the blocked list, the number will stay deleted from the blocked list. Removing the number from the blocked list has no effect on any entry in your Contacts list. If you delete the number from the blocked list, the number will stay deleted from the blocked list.
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How is a blocked number still calling me iPhone 2021?

Make sure the iPhone is updated: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support. Also, update any carrier settings: If the issue continues after updating, ensure that any third-party apps that assist with blocking calls have been removed: How to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support.
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Why is a blocked number still calling me?

If you still receive voicemails from your blocked contacts, this is normal behavior. Blocked contacts will still be able to leave voicemails even after they are blocked. It is possible that you may be getting texts or calls not from the same number but from a number that looks very similar. Block this number too.
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What happens when you block a number on iPhone?

When you block someone's number on your iPhone, that number can't call, text, or FaceTime you. The blocked number can still leave you voicemails, but they'll be sorted away from your regular voice mailbox.
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What happens when you block a number on iPhone and they text you?

When you block a phone number or contact, they can still leave a voicemail, but you won't get a notification. Messages that are sent or received won't be delivered. Also, the contact won't get a notification that the call or message was blocked. When you block an email address from Mail, it goes to the trash folder.
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Why am I still getting messages from a blocked number iPhone?

If you blocked the contact, make sure it includes the number and caller ID. Apple ID would work for iMessage. If they are using the Apple ID, I don't believe you can block it, I believe you can only block the phone number. That could be why you are receiving the message.
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Can I permanently block someone on WhatsApp?

Open WhatsApp, tap More options > Settings. Tap Account > Privacy > Blocked contacts. Tap Add . Search for or select the contact you want to block.
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How can I delete blocked contacts on WhatsApp without unblocking?

Deleting Blocked Contacts from WhatsApp
  1. Step 1: Start by opening the app, where you will see a list of your conversations.
  2. Step 2: Next, open settings.
  3. Step 3: Once Settings is open on both devices, the steps from then on are similar. ...
  4. Step 4: Under Account, you will find Privacy, where the Blocked Contacts are stored.
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Does resetting your phone unblock numbers?

Resetting your iPhone or Android smartphone to factory default will also clear the list of blocked contacts and unblock all numbers. Although that's extreme—because you'll lose your files and settings—it's a valid method to unblock contacts, and we're putting it out there for educational purposes.
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Can you see if a blocked number has tried to contact you?

Based on my knowledge (because it already had happened to me), if you don't have voicemail, you will still be able to see if a blocked number is contacting you because it will still appear in your recent calls. That's because whenever a blocked person calls you, your phone will still ring but only once.
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How do I permanently block text messages?

On an Android phone, open the text and tap the three-dot icon in the upper right. The steps then vary based on your phone and OS version. Either select the Block number option, or select Details and then tap Block & report spam.
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Why did my text messages turn from blue to green am I blocked?

If you know someone has an iPhone and suddenly text messages between you and that person are green. This is a sign he or she has probably blocked you. Perhaps the person doesn't have cellular service or data connection or has iMessage turned off, so your iMessages fall back to SMS.
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Why can't I block a number on my iPhone?

You might be wondering why you cannot block unknown or unidentified numbers on the iPhone app. Unfortunately, the iPhone operating system doesn't currently allow blocking of unidentified numbers. If Apple changes this in the future we will implement this feature.
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Can someone tell when you block them?

If an Android user has blocked you, Lavelle says, “your text messages will go through as usual; they just won't be delivered to the Android user.” It's the same as an iPhone, but without the “delivered” notification (or lack thereof) to clue you in.
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Can you see blocked text messages on iPhone?

When you block someone from texting you on iPhone, there's no way to see the messages that were sent while you had the number blocked. If you change your mind and want to see messages from that person on your iPhone, you can unblock their number to start receiving their messages again.
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When you block someone do they know?

Blocking Someone on Android Messages and Apple iMessage

When you block a contact over Android or iPhone, they will still be able to send you text messages. These messages will not show up on your phone but the sender will see the messages as sent. They won't know that they've been blocked.
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Can an iPhone user tell if you blocked them?

Look underneath the last text you sent before you suspect you were blocked. If the previous iMessage says "Delivered" under the message bubble but the most recent one doesn't, it can mean that you've been blocked. If you see an iMessage Not Delivered error instead, that can be another indication as well.
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Will blocked messages come through when unblocked iPhone?

Answer: A: If you block a number you will be unable to receive calls and messages from that number. Once you've unblocked them, their calls and messages will come through on your devices. This only applies to newer messages and has practically stayed the same since Apple introduced the option to block contacts.
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