System Architecture Note Date: October 2023 (Revised for 2024-2026 Android Versions) Target API: Android 13+ (API 33), Android 14 (API 34), Android 15 Beta

| Artifact | Path / Key | Value on Unblock | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | settings.db | secure:blocked_numbers_list | Entry removed | | call_log | CALL_BLOCK_REASON | Changed from 1 to 0 (but old log retained) | | logcat (kernel) | Event: 0x12f4c | BLOCKLIST_REMOVE action logged | | telephony.db | carriers/blocked_entries | deleted=1 (soft delete) |

Are you tired of being blocked by someone on your Android device? Or perhaps you accidentally blocked a contact and want to unblock them? Whatever the reason, unblocking a contact on Android is a straightforward process. In this post, we'll walk you through the steps to unblock a contact on Android.

Android 15 introduces a new BLOCKLIST_SYNC broadcast that forces real-time unblock across all providers.

The fastest way to unblock someone is usually through your or Contacts app . 1. Using the Phone App (Google Pixel & Stock Android)