How to block texts on iPhone or iPad<\/h2>\n
You can block text messages on your iPhone through the Messages app. Here’s what you need to know:<\/p>\n
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- Open the Messages<\/strong> app.<\/li>\n
- Select the conversation<\/strong> with the person or number you want to block.<\/li>\n
- Tap the profile<\/strong> icon<\/strong> at the top of the screen \u2192 Tap Info<\/strong>.\n
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<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- Select Block Caller<\/strong> on the following screen.<\/li>\n
- Tap Block Contact<\/strong> to confirm.\n
<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nBlock messages will also block regular calls and FaceTime calls on your iPhone from that number. So, the blocked contact will not be able to contact you anyway. And don’t worry; they won’t be notified that they have been blocked. <\/p>\n
The blocked messages will not be delivered to your device. Additionally, if the blocked contact tries to call you, their calls will go directly to voicemail. If they leave a voicemail, it will be stored in your voicemail inbox. You will not see any notifications about any of these. <\/p>\n
How to unblock a number on your iPhone<\/h2>\n
If you’ve mistakenly blocked a number or changed your mind after blocking them, you can unblock them to re-establish communication.<\/p>\n
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- Go to Settings <\/strong>and select Messages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Tap Blocked Contacts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Swipe left on the number and tap Unblock<\/strong>. Or, tap Edit<\/strong>, hit the minus (–<\/strong>) button, and tap Unblock<\/strong>.
<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThe number\/contact you just unblocked can now contact you again via text, call, and FaceTime. However, you won’t receive the text messages they sent you while being blocked.<\/p>\n
How to filter messages from unknown senders on iPhone<\/h2>\n
If you’re tired of receiving messages from unknown numbers, you can easily filter them out in Messages. That way, you can separate spam messages from your regular messages and keep your inbox organized. <\/p>\n
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- Navigate to the Settings<\/strong> app and select Messages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Select Unknown & Spam<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Toggle on Filter Unknown Senders<\/strong>.
<\/li>\n- Ensure the SMS Filter<\/strong> is checked. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
With this setting enabled, all received messages will be sorted into separate lists, helping you manage spam more effectively.<\/p>\n
Open the Messages app, and you’ll see a bunch of filters, such as Unknown Senders<\/strong>, All Transactions<\/strong>, Finance<\/strong>, Orders<\/strong>, Reminders<\/strong>, Promotions<\/strong>, and Junk<\/strong>, under the Filtered By SMS Filter<\/strong> section. You can tap on any of these filters to view the relevant messages.<\/p>\n
How to report scam messages on iPhone<\/h2>\n
Reporting text messages as spam doesn’t block the contact or prevent them from messaging you in the future. However, it helps Apple and your carrier build a database to prevent this menace from spreading. <\/p>\n
Report to Apple<\/strong><\/h3>\n
When you receive a suspicious or scam iMessage, tap Report Junk under the message bubble.<\/p>\n
Report to your carrier<\/strong><\/h3>\n
US carriers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, Bell, etc., let you report spam messages and robotexts effortlessly. All you have to do is copy the entire spam message and send it to 7726<\/strong> (SPAM). This outgoing text is free. If a carrier receives several such requests, it may take action.<\/p>\n
Report to FTC<\/strong><\/h3>\n
You can also report spam messages to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). To do this, visit FTC’s Report Fraud page<\/a> and follow the on-screen instructions.<\/p>\n
- Select Unknown & Spam<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Tap Blocked Contacts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Select the conversation<\/strong> with the person or number you want to block.<\/li>\n
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