How To Block A Phone Number On Iphone

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If you’re tired of receiving unwanted calls and messages from a certain phone number, you can easily block it on your iPhone. In this article, we’ll show you how to block a phone number on iPhone in a few simple steps.

Block a Phone Number from Recent Calls

If you’ve received a call from the phone number you want to block, you can block it from your recent calls list. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the Phone app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on the Recents tab at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Find the phone number you want to block and tap on the “i” icon next to it.
  4. Scroll down and tap on “Block this Caller”.
  5. Confirm your decision by tapping on “Block Contact”.

Block a Phone Number from Contacts

If the phone number you want to block is already saved in your contacts, you can block it from there. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
  2. Find the contact with the phone number you want to block.
  3. Tap on the contact’s name to open their details.
  4. Scroll down and tap on “Block this Caller”.
  5. Confirm your decision by tapping on “Block Contact”.

Block a Phone Number from Messages

If you’ve received a message from the phone number you want to block, you can block it from the Messages app. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
  2. Find the message from the phone number you want to block.
  3. Tap on the contact’s name or phone number at the top of the screen.
  4. Tap on the “i” icon next to the contact’s name or phone number.
  5. Scroll down and tap on “Block this Caller”.
  6. Confirm your decision by tapping on “Block Contact”.

Block a Phone Number from Settings

If you don’t have a recent call, a contact or a message from the phone number you want to block, you can still block it from your iPhone’s Settings app. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on “Phone”.
  3. Tap on “Blocked Contacts”.
  4. Tap on “Add New”.
  5. Enter the phone number you want to block and tap on “Block Contact”.

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions related to how to block a phone number on iPhone:

Can I unblock a phone number on iPhone?

Yes, you can unblock a phone number on iPhone by going to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts and swiping left on the phone number you want to unblock.

Will the person know that I’ve blocked their phone number?

No, the person won’t be notified that you’ve blocked their phone number. However, they might notice that they can’t reach you anymore.

Can I block calls and messages from unknown or hidden numbers?

No, you can’t block calls and messages from unknown or hidden numbers on iPhone.

What happens to blocked calls and messages?

Blocked calls and messages won’t appear on your iPhone. They will go straight to voicemail or won’t be delivered to your iPhone at all.

Conclusion

Blocking a phone number on iPhone is a simple and effective way to avoid unwanted calls and messages. Whether you want to block a phone number from recent calls, contacts, messages or from your iPhone’s Settings app, you have multiple options to choose from. And if you change your mind, you can always unblock a phone number following the same steps.

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