How to block a phone number on your iPhone and prevent any future calls or messages from that person. Blocking a contact can prevent you from receiving unwanted calls or text messages.
You can block a phone number or contact on your iPhone from the Phone app or contact list. If you change your mind, you can always unblock the number later. Blocking a contact on your iPhone can help ward off unsolicited calls and texts, especially from scammers.
Most spam calls are annoying, but beyond that they are harmless; hear an operator who offers you a better rate for energy, a trip to Lourdes or who wants to change your telephone company.
On the plus side, you can take steps to reduce the number of spam calls you receive, with these steps which are quite simple if you are using an iPhone: you can block all spam numbers. To block a number on iPhone, follow these simple steps.
How to block a phone number on your iPhone
- From the home screen, tap the phone icon (the white phone in a green square, which is probably at the bottom of the phone in the favorites bar).
- Tap the “Recent” icon to see the calls that have arrived on your phone in chronological order.
- Tap the information icon, which is a blue “i” in a blue circle in the column on the right side of the screen, which is in line with the number in question.
- Tap the words “Block this caller” at the bottom of the next screen.
- Tap the red words “Block contact” in the pop-up message to confirm.
If you did it right, your contact card will now read “Unblock this caller” at the bottom of the screen and your phone will prevent any calls or messages from arriving.
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How to block a contact on iPhone
Block a contact already on yours iPhone it’s even simpler. If you’re done being in contact with someone you know, go to your contacts, tap their name and hit “Block this caller” at the bottom of their contact page. That’s all. You blocked them.