Are you tired of receiving unwanted calls or messages on your iPhone? Luckily, there’s a simple solution – you can easily block phone numbers on your iPhone. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the steps to block phone numbers and enjoy a hassle-free communication experience.
Block Phone Numbers on iPhone:
If you want to block a specific phone number on your iPhone, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Settings
To begin, unlock your iPhone and locate the Settings app. It’s a gray icon that looks like gears.
Step 2: Tap on Phone
In the Settings menu, scroll down until you find the Phone option. Tap on it to proceed.
Step 3: Select Blocked Contacts
In the Phone settings, look for the Blocked Contacts option. It should be located under the Calls section. Tap on it.
Step 4: Add New Blocked Contact
To add a new blocked contact, tap on the Add New.. option.
Step 5: Choose Contact
You will now see a list of contacts available on your device. Scroll through or use the search bar to find and select the contact you want to block.
Step 6: Block Contact
After selecting the contact, tap on Block this Caller. A confirmation pop-up will appear with options to either block or cancel. Tap “Block Contact”.
Congratulations! You have successfully blocked a phone number on your iPhone. Any calls or messages from the blocked number will no longer bother you.
Unblock Phone Numbers on iPhone:
If you ever want to unblock a phone number, simply follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Settings
Unlock your iPhone and locate the Settings app. Tap on it to open.
Step 2: Tap on Phone
In the Settings menu, find and tap on the Phone option.
Step 3: Select Blocked Contacts
In the Phone settings, look for the Blocked Contacts option under the Calls section.
Step 4: Unblock Contact
You will now see a list of blocked contacts. Find the contact you want to unblock and swipe left on their name.
A red “Unblock” button will appear. Tap on it to unblock the contact.
You have successfully unblocked a phone number on your iPhone. You can now receive calls and messages from that contact once again.
Note:
- You can also block unknown callers by enabling the “Silence Unknown Callers” option in the Phone settings. This feature automatically sends calls from unknown numbers to voicemail.
- If you block a contact, they won’t receive any notification about being blocked. However, they may realize they’ve been blocked if their calls go straight to voicemail or their messages aren’t delivered.
- To manage your blocked contacts list easily, consider using third-party call-blocking apps available on the App Store.
I hope this tutorial was helpful in guiding you through the steps to block and unblock phone numbers on your iPhone. Enjoy a peaceful communication experience without any unwanted interruptions!