How to Block a Number from Calling and Texting on Your iPhone

Learn how to easily block a number from calling, texting, or FaceTiming you on your iPhone in just a few simple steps.

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To block a number from calling and texting on your iPhone, open the Phone app and go to Recents or Contacts. Tap the info icon next to the number or contact you want to block, then scroll down and select 'Block this Caller'. Confirm your decision to block the contact. This method stops that number from calling, texting, or FaceTiming you.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I unblock a number on my iPhone after blocking it? Yes, you can unblock a number anytime by going to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts, then tapping Edit and removing the number from the list.
  2. Will blocking a number stop them from leaving voicemails? When you block a number on your iPhone, calls and texts are blocked, but the caller can still leave voicemails that are stored in a separate blocked messages folder.
  3. Does blocking a number on iPhone block them from FaceTiming me? Yes, blocking a contact on iPhone prevents them from calling, texting, and FaceTiming you.

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