How do I retrieve texts from a number I blocked?

Retrieving texts from a blocked number varies depending on whether you're using an Android or an iPhone.

Android

On Android, you can attempt to retrieve blocked messages using the following methods:

1. Check the Blocked Messages Folder:

   • Some Android phones store blocked messages in a specific folder. You can check your messaging app's settings to see if such a folder exists.

2. Use Data Recovery Software:

   • Tools like Android Data Recovery or iMyFone D-Back can help recover blocked messages. These tools require you to connect your device to a computer and may need root access for full functionality14.

3. Unblock and Ask for Resend:

   • If you unblock the number, you won't receive previously blocked messages. However, you can ask the sender to resend the messages.

iPhone

On iPhone, retrieving blocked messages is more challenging:

1. No Blocked Messages Folder:

   • Unlike some Android devices, iPhones do not store blocked messages in a retrievable folder.

2. Unblock to Receive New Messages:

   • Once you unblock a number, you will start receiving new messages from that number, but you won't receive any messages sent while the number was blocked25.

3. No Data Recovery for Blocked Messages:

   • Data recovery software for iPhone cannot retrieve blocked messages. However, you can use tools like PhoneRescue for iOS to recover deleted messages if they were saved in a backup2.

In summary, Android offers more options for retrieving blocked messages, while iPhone does not provide a direct way to access blocked messages.