The problem? You can’t remember how you blocked them, and their texts still aren’t coming through.

Don’t worry. Unblocking a number is simple, but the steps depend entirely on what kind of phone you have and what app you’re using. Here is your complete guide to getting those messages back. Before you unblock someone, understand this: unblocking does not restore old texts.

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.

We’ve all been there. You had a good reason to block someone—maybe an ex wouldn’t stop texting, a salesperson was too pushy, or a family argument got out of hand. But now, things have changed. You’re ready to reopen that line of communication.