How to Unblock Unknown Callers on iPhone (And When You Should)

Even if you unblock unknown callers, you can still let unknown numbers go to voicemail manually. Let the call ring and don’t answer. If it’s important, the caller will leave a message. If they don’t, it was likely spam.

Apple’s iOS includes a feature called . When enabled, it automatically silences calls from numbers not in your Contacts, Mail, or Messages. While this is a great tool for stopping spam and robocalls, it can also cause you to miss important calls from doctors, delivery drivers, or interviewers.

| Keep it ON (Silenced) | Turn it OFF (Unblocked) | | :--- | :--- | | You get 5+ spam calls per day | You are expecting a call from a hospital or clinic | | You rarely apply for jobs or services | You have a job interview scheduled | | Your voicemail is set up and working | You run a small business from your personal phone |