A message will appear confirming that you can now receive calls and messages from that number. Method 2: Unblocking via the Contacts App
Tap and hit the minus icon next to the contact you want to free. 3. Unblock a Specific Contact If the person is already saved in your address book: Open the Contacts app. Search for and tap on the contact’s name. Tap More (three dots) at the bottom or top of the screen. Select Unblock contact . For a visual walkthrough on navigating these settings: how to unblock numbers on samsung
If you are trying to get texts from a verification service (like your bank) or a shortcode (5-6 digit numbers), make sure you didn't just turn on in the Google Messages app. Go to Messages > Settings > Spam protection > Toggle it off to see if that fixes the issue. A message will appear confirming that you can