Note : In the latest versions (iOS 26/future builds), this may also be found under > Blocked Contacts .

Apple has made the process of unblocking contacts relatively painless, though it is slightly hidden within the Settings menu rather than being immediately accessible in the Phone app. The system offers two distinct ways to handle this—via the Settings menu for a "spring cleaning" of your block list, or via the Recents list for a quick fix. While the UI is clean, the lack of a dedicated "Blocked" tab in the Phone app keeps this from being a perfect 5-star experience.

After you unblock them, you won't get a notification that says "Unblock successful." Here is how to check if it worked: