How to Unblock Someone on Facebook on Phone

There are instances where you may have accidentally blocked the wrong Facebook user. As blocked users don’t appear on your feeds or the search results, unblocking them can be confusing.

There are multiple ways to unblock a user on Facebook. You can unblock them either from Facebook settings or via Messenger. Regardless, unblocking a Facebook user on your phone is similar to the web version.

Note: If you unblock a user, you must wait 48 hours before blocking them again. Additionally, the unblocked user will not be added on your friend list. So, you will need to send a friend request after unblocking a user.

To learn more about unblocking Facebook users from your phone, keep reading!

Via Facebook App

The process of unblocking is similar on both Android and iOS devices. If your Facebook is running on an older version, it’s best to update your Facebook app to the latest version and then proceed with the following steps.

1. Launch the Facebook app.
2. Switch to the Menu section.
3. Scroll down and expand Settings & Privacy.
4. Open Settings.
   
5. Open Profile Settings and select Blocking.
   
6. Tap on Unblock button beside the profile you wish to unblock.
   
7. Select Unblock on the given prompt.
   

Via Messenger App

Besides the Facebook app, you can unblock users from the Messenger app as well. You can unblock their Facebook account or just the messages and calls. 

1. Launch the Messenger app and tap on the hamburger icon. For iOS, skip to the next step. 
2. Open Settings or tap the cog wheel icon.
3. Scroll down and open Account Settings.
   
4. Open Blocking under Privacy. This will redirect you to the mobile web browser.
   
5. Tap the Unblock button beside the user.
   
6. Confirm the prompt by tapping on the Unblock button.
   

 If you use an Android device, you can unblock users from Messenger chats as well.

1. Open the Messenger app on your Android phone.
2. Open the conversation with the blocked user.
3. Tap on the Unblock button. Alternatively, tap the i icon button and select Unblock.
   
4. Select Unblock on Facebook.
   
5. Tap on the Unblock button to confirm the prompt.
   
6. Proceed to tap on Unblock Messages and call.
   
7. Confirm the prompt by tapping on the Unblock button.