The situation when an important call does not go through or you accidentally blocked the right interlocutor is familiar to many smartphone owners. On brand devices Honorrunning the operating system Android, the function of blocking unwanted contacts is implemented quite flexibly, but sometimes causes confusion among users. Most often, the problem concerns two scenarios: either you yourself have added a number to the stop list and now you cannot get through, or your own number has been blocked on another device, and you are looking for a way to bypass this restriction.
The process of managing the list of blocked numbers depends on the firmware version Magic UI or EMUIinstalled on your gadget. In new models, the interface may differ from older versions, but the logic of system applications remains unchanged. It is important to understand that black list is a local setting of your phone, and it does not affect the operation of the SIM card on the global network, unless the telecom operator has applied its own restrictions.
In this guide, we will examine in detail all the possible ways to remove numbers from the blocking list, and also answer the question of whether it is possible to force someone else's phone to unblock yours numbers. You will learn where to look for hidden settings and what system utilities can help restore communication with blocked subscribers without losing important data.
Where to find the blacklist in Honor settings
The first step to solving the problem is to accurately determine where the database of blocked numbers is stored. In most modern smartphones Honor this function is integrated directly into the standard “Phone” or “Contacts” application. The interface may vary slightly, but the path to settings usually lies through the additional options menu, hidden behind an icon with three dots or lines.
Open the calling application and pay attention to the upper right corner of the screen. By clicking on the menu icon, you will see a drop-down list where you need to select the item Settings or Blocked numbers. In some versions of the shell Magic UI this section may be called “Call Filter” or “Blocking”. This is where a complete list of all numbers that are denied access to your device is stored.
If you couldn’t find the desired section through the “Phone” application, try going through the system settings of the smartphone itself. Go to Settings → Security → Call and SMS blocking. This path is relevant for devices with older firmware versions, where filtering functions are included in a separate system security module. Here you can see both manual blocking and automatic rules created by the system.
⚠️ Attention: On some Honor models purchased through certain sales channels, the standard dialer application may be replaced by a third-party solution from Google. In this case, the path to the settings will look like
Three dots → Settings → Blocked numbers.
After you get to the desired section, a list of all blocked contacts will open in front of you. The system usually allows you to view not only phone numbers, but also names if they are saved in your phone book. This simplifies the search for a specific subscriber who needs to be unblocked, especially if a lot of entries have accumulated in the list over a long period of time using the function.
Step-by-step guide for removing a number from blocking
The process of unblocking a specific subscriber is intuitive, but requires care so as not to delete unnecessary entries or mess up important filtering settings. Once you have found the number you want in the banned list, press and hold your finger on it for one to two seconds. A context menu should appear on the screen or the selection mode should be activated.
In selection mode, a trash can icon or an “Unlock” button usually appears at the top of the screen. Click on it to confirm your intention to remove the number from black list. The system may request additional confirmation of the action to prevent accidental unblocking of annoying spammers or scammers. After confirmation, the number will instantly disappear from the list, and calls from it will again become possible.
☑️ Unblocking algorithm
There is also an alternative way to manage the list through swipes. In some versions of the interface, you just need to swipe your finger along the line with a number from left to right or right to left. A quick action button will appear that allows you to instantly remove the lock. This method saves time if you need to unlock several contacts in a row without entering long-press mode.
If you want to clear the entire list rather than deleting numbers one by one, find the “Clear list” option in the section menu or the trash can icon, usually located in the upper corner. Be extremely careful when using this feature as it permanently deletes all saved restrictions. This is useful if you have changed your number or want to start filtering calls from scratch.
Before mass clearing the blacklist, take a screenshot of the screen with numbers. This will help you remember exactly who you blocked if later you need to restrict access to some subscribers again.
Resetting the Phone application settings
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the number is formally not in the blocking list, but calls still do not go through, or the application interface does not work correctly, hiding the necessary menu items. In such cases, an effective solution is to completely reset the Phone application to factory settings. This action will not delete your call history or contacts, but will return all system call settings to their original state.
To perform this procedure, go to the main Settings smartphone and select the “Applications” section. Find the “Phone” utility in the list (or “Calls”, depending on the localization). Inside the application menu, click on the “Memory” or “Storage” item, and then select the Reset or Clear databutton. The system will warn you that the settings will be deleted, but not the user's personal data.
After the reset, the application will restart, and all artificially created blocking rules that could be stuck in the cache or database will be cancelled. This is especially useful if you tried to unblock a number using the standard method, but the system generated an error or the change was not applied. Resetting eliminates software glitches associated with the operation of the call filtering module.
What happens when resetting application data?
When resetting, only application settings are deleted: forwarding rules, caller ID settings, the list of blocked contacts and the dial log inside the application (if it is stored locally). Your phone book saved in your Google account or SIM card, as well as your call history in the system log, will remain intact.
It is important to note that after the reset, you will have to reconfigure some settings, for example, vibration when calling or dialer theme, if these settings were stored in the application memory. However, to solve the blocking problem, this is the most radical and effective method that does not require a complete reset of the entire smartphone.
Use of third-party applications to manage blocking
Smartphone owners Honor often install additional anti-spam apps, such as Truecaller, NumBuster or built-in solutions from antiviruses like Kaspersky or Dr.Web. These applications create their own, system-independent black list. If you delete the number from the system settings, but the blocking remains, the reason may lie in third-party software.
You need to open each installed security application and check their internal blocking settings. Often such apps have an Antispam function, which automatically adds numbers to a blacklist based on scammer databases. Your friend could accidentally get into such a database, and the application blocks his calls, ignoring system permissions.
To disable blocking in a third-party application, find the “Black List” or “Blocked” section in the app menu. Remove the desired number from there or temporarily disable the call filtering function completely. Also check the access rights: if an application has permission to manage calls, it has priority over the standard Android dialer.
| Application type | Where to look for settings | Blocking features |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviruses (Kaspersky, Dr.Web) | Section "Anti-spam" or "Call Filter" | Can block hidden numbers and short codes |
| Caller ID (Truecaller) | Settings → Blocking | Use cloud databases spam |
| System cleaners | Tools → Call blocking | Often bundled with optimization utilities |
| Messengers (WhatsApp, Viber) | Account settings → Privacy | Block only calls within the application |
Remember that deleting a number from a third-party application does not guarantee instant resumption of communication if the application cache has not been updated. Try restarting your smartphone after making changes to the settings of third-party software so that the system applies the new call routing rules.
What to do if your number is blocked by another subscriber
Often users are looking for a way to remove a phone from the blacklist, implying a situation where their the number was blocked by someone else. It’s important to immediately clarify a technical point here: you cannot remotely control the settings of someone else’s smartphone. Blocking on the side of subscriber A means that his phone automatically rejects calls from subscriber B, and it is impossible to bypass this programmatically from subscriber B’s phone.
The only legal way to restore communication is to negotiate with the owner of the device that blocked you so that he performs the steps described in the previous sections of this article. If personal contact is not possible, call from another number or write a message via instant messenger if the blocking only applies to voice calls and not Internet communications.
There are myths about special codes or applications that allow you to hack another person’s blacklist. Be careful: such offers on the Internet are scams. Not a single command like *#...# can remove a lock on someone else's device, since this information is stored locally in the memory of the interlocutor's phone and is not transmitted to the operator's network.
⚠️ Attention: Attempts to use third-party software to “hack” someone else’s lock may lead to your own device being infected with viruses or theft of personal data. Do not download suspicious utilities that promise to unblock you on someone else’s phone.
If the blocking occurred in a messenger (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram), the situation is similar. You will only see one checkmark for sent messages and will not be able to make a video call. Only the user himself can remove this blocking in his account privacy settings. In this case, technical intervention on your part is useless.
You cannot remove your number from the blacklist of someone else's phone. This setting is controlled exclusively by the owner of the device that blocked you.
Problems with the telecom operator and service blocking
Sometimes the lack of communication or the inability to get through is confused with the smartphone blacklist, although the real reason lies in the services of the mobile operator. Operators offer services such as Antispam or Blacklist, which work at the network level, not the device level. In this case, blocking occurs before the call reaches your smartphone Honor.
To check the availability of such services, log into your operator’s personal account or use a proprietary application. Sections are usually called “Services”, “Blocks” or “Parental Controls”. If you find an active service for blocking certain numbers there, you can disable it directly in your personal account interface or through the USSD command specified in the service description.
It is also worth considering the possibility of service blocking for non-payment or suspicious activity. In this case, incoming and outgoing calls may be completely or partially restricted. This is not a blacklist in the classical sense, but the symptoms are similar: the subscriber cannot get through. To solve the problem, you need to contact the operator's support service or visit a communication center with your passport.
In rare cases, the problem may be related to the forwarding settings. If your number is set to forward all calls to a non-existent number or to an error voicemail, the caller will hear beeps or hang up, thinking they are blacklisted. Check the forwarding status by typing the universal command to cancel all forwardings.
##002#Dial this command on the phone keypad and press the call button. The operator's system will send a notification about the successful cancellation of all types of forwarding. After that, try calling the problem subscriber back. If the connection is restored, it means that the problem was not in the black list, but in incorrect call routing settings on the network side.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Is it possible to find out who exactly added my number to the black list?
Technically, this cannot be done using standard smartphone means or through an operator. The blocking system works one-way and does not send notifications about the fact of being included in the list. You can only guess about this by the nature of the beeps (one beep and reset) or messages from instant messengers.
Resetting the phone to factory settings will remove the black list?
Yes, a complete reset of the smartphone (Wipe Data) will delete all user data, including the database of blocked numbers. However, this is a last resort as you will lose all contacts, photos and apps. To remove the blacklist, you just need to reset the settings of the Phone application, as described above.
Why has the number disappeared from the blacklist, but calls are still not going through?
Perhaps the blocking is carried out by a third-party application (antivirus), the number is blocked at the carrier level, or the subscriber has Do Not Disturb mode enabled, which rejects calls from all but selected contacts. It is also worth checking whether the number is blocked in specific instant messengers.
Does the blacklist block SMS messages?
In most modern Honor smartphones, adding a number to the blacklist automatically blocks both voice calls and SMS messages from that subscriber. Messages are not displayed in the general list, but are moved to a special “Blocked” section or deleted without notification.
How to block a hidden number on Honor?
To block all hidden numbers, go to the “Phone” application settings, select “Call Blocking” and activate the “Block unknown numbers” or “Block hidden numbers” switch. This function will prevent calls to subscribers who have the caller ID service enabled.