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How to Block Calls on iPhone

By: Waseem Patwegar

The Call blocking feature on iPhone can be used to block any Phone Number on iPhone. You will find below the steps to Block Calls on iPhone.

Block Calls on iPhone

Block Calls on iPhone

In general, most users are interested in the Call Blocking feature on iPhone to block spam callers and telemarketers.

Another reason for people wanting to Block Calls on iPhone is to prevent someone from annoying them with unwanted Calls.

Irrespective of the reason, it is easy to block both known, unknown and Spam Calls on iPhone.

1. Block Calls on iPhone from Known Contacts

Follow the steps below, if the person that you want to block is listed in your Contacts List on iPhone.

1. Open the Phone App and tap on Contacts tab located in the bottom menu.

Contacts Tab on iPhone Phone App

2. On Contacts screen, select the Name/Number of the Contact that you want to block.

3. On the next screen, scroll down and tap on Block this Caller.

Block This Caller Option On iPhone

4. On the pop-up, tap on Block Contact to confirm.

Block Contacts popup on iPhone

Now this particular Contact won’t be able to bother you with unwanted Calls.

At any time, you can unblock this Contact by going to Phone App > Contacts > Contact Name > on the next screen, scroll down and tap on Unblock this caller

Once the Call Block is removed, this Contact will be able to Call and Text you on your iPhone.

2. Block Calls on iPhone from Telemarketers & Unknown Callers

Telemarketers mostly use toll free (1-800) numbers and usually keep calling from the same number, hoping for a response from you.

Follow the steps below to block Calls on iPhone from a Telemarketer or someone who is not listed on your Contact List.

1. Open the Phone App and tap on Recents tab located in the bottom menu.

Recent Calls Tab On iPhone

2. On Recent Calls screen, tap on the “i” icon located next to the Telemarketers Phone Number.

Unknown Caller On iPhone

3. On the next screen, scroll down and tap on Block this Caller.

Block This Caller Option On iPhone

Now this particular Phone Number will be added to the block list on your iPhone.

3. Block Calls on iPhone from Private Numbers

Some Telemarketers and spam callers may hide their caller ID, in which case the Phone Number of the Caller will be displayed as Private Number.

Unfortunately, the Call blocking feature on iPhone gets easily bypassed, if anyone calls your iPhone using Hidden Caller ID or uses some other way to hide his/her Phone number.

The only way to block Anonymous, Hidden Calls or Private Number Calls on iPhone is to configure the Do Not Disturb Mode on your iPhone to receive Calls only from people listed on your Contact List.

1. Open Settings and tap on Do Not Disturb.

Do Not Disturb Mode Settings Option On iPhone

2. On the Do Not Disturb Screen, tap on Allow Calls From.

Allow Calls From Tab on iPhone

4. On the next screen, tap on All Contacts.

Allow Calls From All Contacts Option on iPhone

After this, your iPhone will only allow Calls from people who are listed on your Contact List, all other Calls from Unknown or Private Number callers will be blocked.

The good think about this setup is that genuine Callers who are trying to reach you will be able to leave a voicemail and you will also get missed Call Notifications.

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