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BS60
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

iOS 27 update blocked contact

Updated iPhone 12 Pro newest iOS 27.0.1 last night and has blocked a contact. How do I make unblock stick?

Posted on Oct 23, 2026 1:37 PM

3 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 23, 2026 1:40 PM in response to BS60

Instead of unblocking the person via the Phone app or their individual contact card, remove them directly from your system-wide block list:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Apps > Phone (or Messages).
  3. Scroll down and select Blocked Contacts.
  4. Tap Edit in the top right corner.
  5. Tap the red minus icon  next to the contact's name or number, then tap Unblock.
  6. Tap Done. 


AMM2T
User level: Level 1 (9 points)

Oct 24, 2026 10:49 AM in response to WheelieNick

That doesn't help. The contact becomes blocked again immediately.

Vicmarvig
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Nov 8, 2026 12:55 PM in response to BS60

Unfortunately, this does not help. I’ve tried at least three different ways to unblock somebody on the new update. None seem to work. Help.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256381756