How to block calls on my iphone

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

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Block or unblock recent callers
Manage blocked numbers through Settings
1. Open the Phone app
2. Tap on the "i" icon next to the caller's name or number
3. Scroll down and tap "Block this Caller"
4. Tap "Block Contact"
Manage blocked callers
Send all unknown callers to voicemail
How do I block unwanted Phone calls?
Why can't I block a number on my iPhone?
How do you stop block calls from calling you on iPhone?

• Block or unblock recent callers
• Manage blocked numbers through Settings

You cannot block an Unknown Caller (No Caller ID), but you can turn on Do Not Disturb manually and set it to "Only allow calls from your contacts list." The call blocking feature may not affect phone calls made or received via third-party apps installed on your device. Please contact third-party app developers for assistance with such applications.

Learn more from the Apple support articles: Block calls and block or filter messages on your iPhone and Use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone.

Block or unblock recent callers

From the home screen, select the

Phone app.

BLOCK A CALLER: Select the Recents tab then select the Info icon next to the contact or phone number you want to block.

Scroll to and select Block this Caller, then select Block Contact to confirm.

UNBLOCK A CALLER: From the desired contact screen, scroll to and select Unblock this Caller.

Manage blocked numbers through Settings

VIEW BLOCKED NUMBERS: From the home screen, select the

Settings App > scroll to and select Phone > Blocked Contacts.

BLOCK A CONTACT: From the Blocked screen, select Add New... then select the desired contact that you would like to block.

UNBLOCK A CONTACT: Select Edit. Select the

Remove icon next to the desired contact then select Unblock to confirm. When finished, select Done.

Maybe you're annoyed with relentless spam calls, or there's someone in your life you never want to speak to again. It's your phone. You decide who gets to call you, and who should not have that access. Luckily, blocking phone numbers on your iPhone is easy, and you should take full advantage of the feature.

Here we'll break down the steps to block a caller on your iPhone so that you no longer receive calls, FaceTime calls, and messages from that number.

1. Open the Phone app

Tap on the Phone app to block a number on iPhone. Credit: screenshot: Apple

The first thing you need to do is open up the Phone app on you iPhone. This is the app you usually use to make phone calls, and is probably located on your home screen. The icon for the phone app is green with a white phone receiver.

2. Tap on the "i" icon next to the caller's name or number

Click on the "i" icon to block a number on iPhone. Credit: screenshot: apple

Next, click on the "i" icon in the phone tab. This icon will appear under the Favorites, Recents, and Voicemail tabs on the Phone app on iPhone.

3. Scroll down and tap "Block this Caller"

Tap Block this Caller" to block the number. Credit: SCREENSHOT: APPLE

Once you tap into the caller's details, scroll down and tap "Block this Caller."

4. Tap "Block Contact"

Tap "Block Contact" to confirm. Credit: SCREENSHOT: APPLE

A confirmation will appear to block the number. Tap "Block Contact" and you're done! The number will no longer be able to call you, message you, or FaceTime call you.

Manage blocked callers

Here is how you manage blocked callers on iPhone Credit: Screenshot: Apple

To manage numbers that you have blocked, follow the following steps:

Tap settings on your home screen
Tap on the Phone app
Tap on Blocked Contacts to manage numbers you have blocked

Send all unknown callers to voicemail

Here is how you silence unknown callers on iPhone. Credit: Screenshot: apple

Now, if you really want to lock down your iPhone, Apple lets you send all unknown callers to voicemail. This is under the same Phone settings page from above.

Tap settings on your home screen
Tap on the Phone app
Tap on Silence Unknown Callers to toggle the feature on or off.

According to Apple, "Calls from unknown numbers will be silenced, sent to voicemail, and displayed on the Recents list. Incoming calls will continue to ring from people in your contacts, recent outgoing calls, and Siri Suggestions."

If you do decide to do this, remember to check your voicemail to make sure you're not missing something important!

How do I block unwanted Phone calls?

Block Numbers on Android You should be able to open the Phone app and select recent calls or call history. Tap the number you want to block and find the command that says block and/or report as spam. Confirm the request to block the number. Some Android devices also allow you to block all unknown callers.

Why can't I block a number on my iPhone?

Restart your iPhone. Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad. As it can relate to blocked numbers, if you have any third-party calling or blocking apps, check and make sure they are not playing a role in this.

How do you stop block calls from calling you on iPhone?

Navigate to Settings from your Home screen. Once in Settings, locate Phone and tap on it. Move down the menu until you find the Silence Unknown Callers option and slide the toggle to the right to enable it. The toggle should turn green when activated.