There are several ways to block unwanted calls on your iPhone, including directly from the Phone app, Messages app, and from your Contacts list. You can also silence unknown callers, known or suspected spammers.
Whether you’re trying to stop your ex from blowing up your phone or a nasty telemarketer trying to contact you about an extended warranty on your car, you have options. Here are the steps to block calls on your iPhone.
How to block a number from calls, messages and FaceTiming
You can block calls, messages, and FaceTiming from phone numbers or contacts. The easiest way to do this is to go to any number’s information page stored on your phone and take action from there. will prevent it from reaching you.
How to block unwanted callers on your phone app
Follow these steps to access the contact or number’s information page in the Your Phone app and allow the number to be blocked.
- Open your phone app.
- [お気に入り],[最近],or[ボイスメール]Choose.
- Press the “info” icon (circle with an “i”) next to the phone number or contact name.
- On the next screen scroll down to “Block Number”.
- Follow the prompts to confirm the block.
How to block a phone number in the Messages app
To block a number from your Messages app:
- Go to your Messages app.
- Open the text message thread of the contact/number you want to block.
- Press the name/number at the top of the conversation page.
- Select “Information”.
- scroll down to[発信者をブロック]Choose.
- Follow the prompts to confirm the block.
How to block a phone number on FaceTime
To block a number in the FaceTime app, do the following:
- Open the FaceTime app.
- Find a recent FaceTime with the person you want to block.
- Tap the “info” icon (green circle with an “i”).
- scroll down to[発信者をブロック]Choose.
- Follow the prompts to confirm the block.
Manage Blocked Numbers on iPhone
You can manage blocked numbers using your phone’s Settings app. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Select “Phone”.
- Select “Blocked Contacts”.
At this point, you will see a list of all blocked numbers and contacts. Swipe left on any number to unblock it.
How to Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone
If you’re tired of answering strange callers, your iPhone offers a way to ignore them completely. You can’t block individual numbers (you can’t block numbers you don’t know), but you can prevent unknown callers from ringing her iPhone. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app and select “Phone”.
- Select “Silence unknown callers”.
- “Silence unknown callers” upon position.
How to Block Spammers on iPhone
Depending on your carrier, you can block incoming calls from known spam calls. To take advantage of this feature, do the following:
- Open the Settings app and select “Phone”.
- Select Call Blocking & Identification.
- Toggle Silence Nuisance Calls on.
Don’t forget the Do Not Disturb registry
Want to stop calling certain telemarketers? Don’t forget to add your phone number to the National Do Not Call Registry List. You can register your number at the Do Not Call Registry List website to reduce incoming calls.
Apps that block spam and robocalls
In addition to the iPhone’s built-in spam blocking, you can use one of several spam and robocall blocking iOS apps available on the App Store. These apps block known spammers and warn potential spammers to reduce the risk of interacting with them.
Common spam and robocall blocking apps include:
change phone number
If you’re still getting too many spam calls after taking some steps to block spam calls, it’s a good idea to change your phone number. Don’t forget to let everyone you want to keep in touch with know. While you’re considering changing your phone number, it’s also a good time to consider changing carriers and getting a better plan.
Of course, changing the number is a bit of a hassle. If these blocking methods work, you can keep your number and switch carriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
*Does 67 work on iPhone?
Yes, *67 still works on iPhone. If you don’t want the recipient of your call to see your number in your caller ID, you can dial *67 before the recipient’s phone number. Recipients see you as an “Unknown Caller” or “Blocked Caller”.
Can you block contacts on iPhone?
The easiest way to block a contact on your iPhone is to go to the Phone app and find the contact under Recent Calls, Favorites, or Voicemail. Press the information icon (blue circle with an ‘i’ in it), then scroll down to the next page and press Block Caller. Confirm that you want to block the contact on the prompt that follows.
Can I block text messages from a number?
yes.A quick way to block text messages from a number is to go to that number’s text message thread, press the number or contact name at the top of the page, and on the next page[情報]is to chooseThen scroll down to[発信者をブロック]and accept the prompt to confirm. This action also blocks calling numbers and FaceTiming.
