How to See Missed Calls from Blocked Numbers on an iPhone (2024)

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Written byLuigi Oppido|Edited byTravis Boylls

Last Updated: October 25, 2022Fact Checked

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Do you want to see if a number you blocked on your iPhone has tried to call you? Being able to block calls is a great way to avoid unwanted calls and stop harassment from occurring. However, you may have realized that once you block a number, it no longer appears in your call history. This wikiHow article answers all of your questions about how to see if you missed calls from blocked numbers.

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There is no way to see missed calls from blocked numbers on an iPhone.
To see if you missed a call from a blocked number, you need to unblock them or contact customer service.
Once you unblock, you can check to see if you received a voicemail from a blocked contact.

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Can You See Missed Calls from Blocked Numbers on iPhone?

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You cannot view missed calls from blocked numbers on your iPhone. When you add a number to your blocked list, you are telling your iPhone that you want no further contact with that person. You will not receive any calls, voicemails, or text messages from that contact. Nor will you receive any notifications when they call or try to message you. There is no area on your iPhone that allows you to view the call history from blocked numbers. However, if you really need to see if a blocked number has tried to contact you, there are a few workarounds you can try.^[1]

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Are There Any Workarounds to See Missed Calls from a Blocked Number?

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Unblock the number. The only way to see a call history from a blocked number is to unblock the number. They will be added to your regular call list, and you will be able to see any missed calls you receive from the number. However, they will be able to contact you again. Consider if it's worth your privacy. If you want to unblock a number, you can use the following steps to unblock their number and check if you received any missed calls:^[2]
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Phone next to the green icon that resembles a phone.
- Scroll down and tap Blocked Contacts.
- Swipe left on the contact you want to unblock.
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap Recents at the bottom of the screen.
- See if you received any missed calls.
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Check if they left a voicemail. While you won't be notified if you receive calls from a blocked number, you can check if they left a voicemail. Use the following steps to check if you received a voicemail from a blocked number:^[3]
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap the Voicemail tab at the bottom.
- Scroll down and tap Blocked Messages.
- See if you received a voicemail from the blocked number.
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Call customer service. While your iPhone may not show you a call history of blocked numbers, your mobile carrier may be able to tell you if you received any calls from a blocked number. Dial 611 using the Phone app and ask to talk to a customer service representative. Ask if they are able to check if you received any calls from a blocked number and give them the number you want to check.

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Are There Alternatives to Blocking a Number?

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Use "Do Not Disturb" mode. When you turn on Do Not Disturb mode, your phone will not ring and you will not receive any alert tones. This will temporarily prevent unwanted calls and messages. However, you will still have a log of calls you missed while your phone was in Do Not Disturb mode. If you really want to receive calls from certain numbers, you can allow certain numbers to call you while Do Not Disturb mode is turned on. Use the following steps to enable Do Not Disturb mode and add contacts to your white list:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap "Focus'.
- Tap Do Not Disturb.
- Tap the toggle switch next to "Do Not Disturb" at the top.
- Tap People below "Allowed Notifications."
- Tap Add Person.
- Tap the contacts you want to let contact you.
- Tap Done.

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Luigi Oppido

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This article was written by Luigi Oppido and by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years. This article has been viewed 172,228 times.

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How to See Missed Calls from Blocked Numbers on an iPhone? ›

There is no way to see missed calls from blocked numbers on an iPhone. To see if you missed a call from a blocked number, you need to unblock them or contact customer service. Once you unblock, you can check to see if you received a voicemail from a blocked contact.

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Is there a way to see all blocked callers on iPhone? ›

Go to Settings > Phone and tap Blocked Contacts to see the list.

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How can I see my blocked no call history? ›

Here's how you can find the blocked contacts on your Android phone:

Open the phone or call app on your Android smartphone.
Click on the three dots at the corner.
Select Settings.
Click on blocked numbers.
You can now see all the numbers that you have blocked on your Android phone.

Apr 10, 2024

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Can I get missed calls from a blocked number? ›

The only way to see a call history from a blocked number is to unblock the number. They will be added to your regular call list, and you will be able to see any missed calls you receive from the number. However, they will be able to contact you again. Consider if it's worth your privacy.

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Can I see if a blocked number tries to text me? ›

There's no way to see texts from blocked contacts. However, you can try contacting your mobile network carrier to see if you can access your message logs through them.

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Can you find out who called you from a blocked number? ›

Did you know there are similar numbers you can dial to respond to these anonymous callers? The first one is *69, which traces the number of the last person who called you. It works even for anonymous or hidden calls, so you can get the phone number and the exact time they called.

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What happens when you call someone who blocked you on an iPhone? ›

While typically you can expect to hear anywhere from three to 12 rings when you call someone before going to voicemail, a blocked number will only ring once and then go straight to voicemail, according to Tom'sGuide.com.

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What happens when you text a blocked number on an iPhone? ›

Blocked text messages disappear

They won't receive any notification that they're blocked, and their messages will still look like they've been sent. But you won't receive any of them, and you can't respond.

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How do I see recently blocked calls on my iPhone? ›

View blocked numbers via the Settings app

Open the Settings app, then tap Phone.
Scroll down, then tap Blocked Contacts. You will see your blocked number list.

Jul 4, 2023

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How do I unmask a blocked caller? ›

TrapCall is the ONLY app that can reveal who's calling from a private, blocked, unknown or restricted number. If you're concerned about your privacy and safety, or simply need to put an end to harassing phone calls, TrapCall is your solution.

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When you block someone on an iPhone, what do they see? ›

However, they will be unaware their calls and texts are being blocked; instead they will simply see that their message 'has not been delivered'. The only way for them to know they have been blocked is if they use a third-party app to check if your number is being blocked.

Will I get notified if a blocked number has called on iPhone? ›

According to Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone or iPad, you should not be receiving notifications of blocked calls: "When you block a phone number or contact, they can still leave a voicemail, but you won't get a notification.