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<br>A blacklist on your phone is a convenient tool to restrict calls to unwanted users. This method can be used to protect against spam, scammers or specific people. But sometimes a person is blacklisted by accident or there may be cases when you just need to call. And what to do then?<br><br>How to find out that you are blacklisted<br><br>To begin with, it is worth sorting out whether a person is definitely blocked from another? To do this is quite simple: either ask directly (and most often the person himself says that he "blocks" the contact), or just call. If instead of calls there are short beeps or a computer voice says that "The subscriber is temporarily unavailable...", this is a sign of blocking.<br><br><br>But it can also mean that the user is simply unavailable and it's better to repeat in an hour.<br><br>How to find out that you are blocked in messengers<br><br>The phone is not the only way to communicate. There are also messengers and social networks. It's a little easier here, as many will self-report that a user has put another in a ban.<br><br><br>Telegram. Blocking here is accompanied by the deletion of correspondence, so if it is not there - this is one of the signs. But it is still possible to write to a person, only all texts are sent "to nowhere".<br>VKontakte. When you visit the page, the site is notified that this user has blacklisted you. Also, when you go to the messages department with text sending will simply be unavailable, and next to it will be the same inscription.<br>[https://telegra.ph/La-aplicaci%C3%B3n-no-se-ha-instalado-porque-parece-que-el-paquete-no-es-v%C3%A1lido-09-15 ver mensajes eliminados de whatsapp sin aplicaciones] also notifies if one person has blocked another, but there it is because of synchronization through contacts.<br><br>How to call from iOS if blacklisted<br><br>Blacklisting is a serious limitation for the user, which is not easy to bypass. However, some ways do exist:<br><br><br>Use a different phone number or device to call. If you have another mobile device or iPad, try using it to call. Also, you can always get an "e-SIM" card, in order to sign up for some messenger and text the person.<br><br><br>Ask a friend or relative to call instead of you. This option is suitable for cases when there is no time or possibility to register new numbers.<br><br><br>Use the "Hide Number" feature. If you want to try to call without revealing your number, you can use the "Hide Number" feature. To enable it, go to Settings -&gt; Phone -&gt; Hide My Number, then enable this feature.<br> <br>How to call a blocked number from Android<br><br>In the case of Android, the procedure is the same, as there are no special differences in terms of calls. The only thing, here you can add a point with messengers, since some of them are also suitable for calls.<br><br><br>Use an app for calls. There are many options for calls that you can download on your smartphone. They just might provide the ability to call blocked numbers. One such app can be Google Voice or Viber.<br><br>How to call WhatsApp if you have been blocked<br><br>WhatsApp is a messenger that works through the mobile network, so all blacklists are synchronized here as well, which can create a lot of problems. Here's a little instruction:<br><br><br>Use another device. If you have another device that doesn't have a blocked number, you can try calling from it.<br>Use another number. If you have another different SIM card on the same device, you can use it for such an "emergency" call.<br>Ask someone you know in common. If you both know someone who is not blocked, then ask that person to call via WhatsApp.<br>Send a message through other apps. WhatsApp is not the only messaging and calling app. You can send a message through other apps like Telegram, Viber or Skype.<br>Take advantage of shared chats. Yes, such an option is not always useful, as some topics you want to discuss in person. But a short apology and the desire to say something can be duplicated in some general chat.<br><br><br>It is important to remember that if you are blocked, you must respect the user's decision and not violate his personal space, as it could be quite objective reasons. Attempts to bypass the blocking can lead to aggravation of the situation and negative consequences, sometimes even legal restrictions (in special cases).<br><br>How to write if you are blacklisted<br><br>Not everywhere has a call function, and even if it does, in case of blacklisting it is better to give information in the form of text, because in case of a call a person can simply hang up in the next few seconds. If we talk about text, the best option is Telegram. The option to write if you are on the blacklist will be considered through it:<br><br><br>Use another account. If you have another account in Telegram, you can try to send a message to another user this way. Especially, you don't need anything but a phone number to create an account. You can find free numbers, but such an account will already be created, so you need to act quickly.<br>Use other communication channels. If you can't reach the user via Telegram, try using other communication channels such as email, SMS or social media.<br>Ask someone to send a message for you. If you have mutual acquaintances with the user, ask one of them to send a message for you.<br>Wait for you to be removed from the blacklist. This may be a temporary solution and you will be added to your contacts again after some time.<br><br>How to add a person to blacklist on Android<br><br>In case the blocking should be mutual, you can also blacklist the other person. But how to do it?<br><br><br>To add a person to the blacklist on your Android device, follow these steps:<br><br><br>Open the Phone app on your device.<br>Find the phone number you want to add to the blacklist and highlight it.<br>Tap the three-dot icon (options) in the top right corner of the screen.<br>Select Add to Blacklist or Block Contact from the menu that comes up.<br>If necessary, confirm the action.<br><br><br>After that all calls and messages from this number will be automatically blocked on your phone. It is important to remember that such a blocking will not completely restrict the person, which could be understood from the points above.<br><br>Alternative ways to call if blacklisted<br><br>Send the person an email or message via other social media or messengers. You can ask him to reconsider his decision and remove you from the blacklist, apologize and try to resolve the conflict immediately through such a "monologue".<br><br><br>Ask mutual friends for help. If you have mutual friends or acquaintances who can contact the person who added you to the blacklist, ask them for help. Preferably, develop a text beforehand so that the person does not have any doubts.<br><br><br>Use a different phone number or device. Actually, all points have already been considered above.<br><br><br>For several years I worked in cellular communication salons of two major operators. I have a good understanding of tariffs and see all the pitfalls. I love gadgets, especially on Android.<br><br>Ask a question<br>Question for the expert<br>Is there a difference in "protection" from a locked account in Android and iOS?<br><br>No, although the system from Apple is more secure, in the case of calls it does not play any role, as all actions are through the SIM card and the operator and it is he who is responsible for blocking the contact.<br><br>How can I see which contacts are on my blacklist?<br><br>1. Open the Phone application on your device. 2. Tap "Settings" in the upper right corner of the screen. This icon is an image with three dots or bars. 3. Select "Settings" or "Ring Settings" from the drop-down menu. 4. Scroll down to the "Blacklist" or "Blocked Numbers" [https://www.ourmidland.com/search/?action=search&firstRequest=1&searchindex=solr&query=setting setting] and tap on it. 5. Here you can see a list of all contacts that have been added to the blacklist on your device. This list can be edited: any contact can be removed from the blocked contacts and then the person can contact you. <br><br>Can a person accidentally "get off" the blacklist.<br><br>In the case of a phone, no. However, if we are talking about messengers and social networks, there can be a trivial mistake, failure or hacking, because of which the blacklist can be reset both for a particular person and for all users.<br><br>Is it legal to bypass a "blacklist" to call a person?<br><br>Bypassing a "blacklist" to call a person who has specifically blocked your number is not a legal action. If a person has blocked your phone number, it means that they do not wish to receive calls and/or messages from you.<br><br><br>In some countries, circumvention may be considered a violation of the law and may result in legal consequences. For example, in the United States, circumvention may be a violation of the Telephone Act, which prohibits nuisance and harassment calls.<br><br><br>However, no one is preventing you from using other channels of communication.<br>