How to Block a Number on iPhone?

In today’s digital age, receiving unwanted calls and messages can be a nuisance. Fortunately, iPhone offers various features to help you manage and block these unwanted communications. Whether it’s blocking a phone number, contact, or email address, or filtering messages from unknown senders, your iPhone provides you with the tools you need to take control of your communication experience.

Blocking Phone Numbers, Contacts, and Email Addresses

Blocking Options

Phone

• To block a phone number from the Phone app, follow these steps:
  1. Open the Phone app and tap on “Recents.”
  2. Find the number you want to block and tap on the “Info” button.
  3. Scroll down and select “Block this Caller.”

FaceTime

• If you want to block a contact on FaceTime, here’s what you do:
  1. Open the FaceTime app and locate the contact you wish to block.
  2. Tap on the “Info” button next to the contact.
  3. Scroll down and choose “Block this Caller.”

Messages

• Blocking a contact on Messages is straightforward:
  1. Open the Messages app and go to the conversation with the contact.
  2. Tap on the contact’s name at the top of the conversation.
  3. Select “Info,” scroll down, and tap “Block this Caller.”

Mail

• To block an email address from Mail, follow these steps:
  1. Open the email containing the address you want to block.
  2. Tap on the contact’s name at the top.
  3. Choose “Block this Contact.”

Adding to Blocked Contacts List

• You can also add numbers or email addresses directly to your Blocked Contacts list:
  • For phone numbers: Go to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts > Add New.
  • For email addresses: Go to Settings > Mail > Blocked > Add New.

What Happens When You Block a Contact

• When you block a phone number or contact:
  • Voicemails from the blocked number are still received but without notifications.
  • Messages are not delivered, and the sender doesn’t get notified.
  • Blocked emails are sent to the Bin folder.

Managing Blocked Contacts

Viewing Blocked Contacts

• To view your blocked contacts:
  • For Phone: Go to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts.
  • For FaceTime: Go to Settings > FaceTime > Blocked Contacts.
  • For Messages: Go to Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts.
  • For Mail: Go to Settings > Mail > Blocked.

Filtering Messages from Unknown Senders

Enabling Message Filtering

• You can filter messages from unknown senders by:
  1. Going to Settings > Messages.
  2. Turning on “Filter Unknown Senders.”

Notifications for Filtered Messages

• Filtered messages from unknown senders:
  • Do not trigger notifications.
  • Can be found under “Unknown Senders” in the Messages app.

Reporting Spam or Junk Mail

Reporting iMessages

• If you receive spam or junk iMessages:
  • Tap on “Report Junk” and then “Delete and Report Junk.”
  • Messages will forward the sender’s information to Apple and delete the message.

Reporting SMS and MMS

• For reporting SMS and MMS messages, contact your network provider.

FAQs

1. Can a blocked contact still leave a voicemail?
   • Yes, they can, but you won’t receive a notification.
2. What happens to messages from blocked contacts?
   • They are not delivered to your device.
3. Will a blocked contact know they’re blocked?
   • No, they won’t receive a notification.
4. Can I manage my blocked contacts list?
   • Yes, you can view and manage blocked contacts in your settings.
5. Do filtered messages from unknown senders trigger notifications?
   • No, they don’t.
6. What should I do if I receive spam or junk mail?
   • Report it as junk and consider blocking the sender.

Conclusion

Managing unwanted calls and messages on your iPhone is essential for a hassle-free communication experience. By utilizing the blocking and filtering features provided by Apple, you can take control of your inbox and ensure that only the messages you want to receive reach you. So, next time you encounter spam or unwanted communication, don’t fret—your iPhone has got you covered!

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