How To Block a Phone Number on iPhone

We've talked in a previous post about How To Block a Phone Number on Android. Today I will show you how to do it on iPhone.

How To Block Calls on iPhone

Apple makes blocking calls on an iPhone a pretty straightforward process. As long as you’re using iOS 7 or later (and you probably are), you can follow these steps to block voice calls, texts, and FaceTime.

Navigate to the Settings from your home page and tap on Phone if you’re using iOS 11 or later, or General > Phone on earlier versions. Select Calls > Call Blocking & Identification > Block Contact. You can then block calls from anyone on your contact list. You can edit the list or scroll down to the bottom to add a new number by tapping Block Contact.

If the number you wish to block is not a known contact, there’s another option available. Simply open the Phone app and tap Recents. From here, tap on the i icon next to the number you want to block, scroll down, and tap Block this Caller. This is useful for immediately blocking a telemarketer that just called you.

Block calls using iBlacklist Old iOS (iOS 3 and later)

If you’re using an older version of iOS, things might work a bit differently. Here is how to block calls on an iPhone with more in-depth instructions.

Not everyone has the option to upgrade to the latest iOS version given the hardware limitations of older devices. Luckily, the iBlacklist app does a fantastic job of blocking both calls and texts from specific people or unknown numbers if you’re willing to risk jailbreaking your iPhone and shelling out an additional $12 in the Cydia app store. It’s not a difficult or a lengthy process, but it’s one effective way to block unwanted communication. Check out the iBlacklist manual at the top the application’s website for a detailed, photo-laden rundown of the software and all of its features.

Step 1: Navigate to the iBlacklist app — To begin, tap the Cydia icon on your phone, search for iBlacklist in the search tab, and select the app from the search results. We’re assuming you’ve already jailbroken your iPhone and have access to the Cydia app.

Step 2: Download and install the iBlacklist app — Follow the on-screen instructions for downloading and purchasing iBlacklist. When done downloading, click Close Window to close Cydia and return to your homescreen. You may have to restart your phone before the changes will take effect.

Step 3: Block the number: Scroll through your apps to find the iBlacklist icon and open up the app. Tap Blacklists from the main menu to access your current blacklisted groups and numbers. To add a new number, tap Add new Blacklist, and select Import from Address Book to block an entire contact list. Alternatively, select General BL, and tap the addition sign in the upper right-hand corner to add individual contacts from your address book, recent calls list, or recent SMS list, or to manually enter a number and accompanying contact info.

Step 4: Toggle blocked forms of communication — After you’ve entered the contact to be blocked, look for the red call icon on the configuration role. Set the switch to On to block incoming calls from that contact. You can also block SMS, MMS, and FaceTime by toggling the switches next to the red icons for each form of communication.

Step 5: Set action for blocked calls: Now you’ll need to tap Action when viewing a contact to choose your desired action when the unwanted call comes in. You can choose to accept the call, immediately accept and hang up, send the caller straight to voicemail, issue a busy signal, or block the call before your phone even rings. When finished, close the contact and the changes will be automatically saved. Continue blocking people in the same manner until you’re satisfied with your blacklist.

You can also check:

How To Block a Phone Number on Android.