Emergency unblock is not working
Emergency Unblocking is meant to be your safety net, so if it’s not working when you need it, that’s stressful. Here’s how to fix the most common issues.
Make sure you’re in the right flow
- Open AppBlock and go to Profile → Help → Contact support.
- Select Emergency unblocking.
If you don’t see the Emergency unblocking option, you may not have Strict Mode currently enabled.
Common issues and fixes
- The flow won’t load. Check your internet connection and restart AppBlock.
- You’re unable to type some character in the string. If you cannot find a specific character on your keyboard, contact our support team via the Other category.
- Support hasn’t replied yet. We do our best to respond within 24 hours. Check your spam folder while you wait.
- Code already used. Please make sure to use every code only once.
- Invalid code. If you enter the code and it says the code is invalid, try switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data or vice versa. Codes are validated on our server, so you always need a stable internet connection to complete the unblocking process.
If you still can’t get unblocked
Contact our support team directly and let us know:
- Your AppBlock version.
- Your Android version.
- What you’ve already tried.
We’ll send you a one-time unlock code to disable Strict Mode.
Good to know
Emergency Unblocking is intentionally not effortless — that’s what makes Strict Mode actually work. But we never want you locked out of essential apps for real, so support is always here as a backup.
