Blocking and unblocking a contact
Apple iPhone 7 on iOS 15.4.0
Learn how to block or unblock a contact's phone number. This will prevent that phone number from contacting your device.
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From the Home screen, tap Settings.
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Scroll to Phone.
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Tap Phone.
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Scroll to Blocked Contacts.
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Tap Blocked Contacts.
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Tap Add New.
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Select the contact you'd like to block.
Note: When a contact is blocked you'll no longer receive phone calls, messages, or FaceTime from them.
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To unblock a contact, tap Edit.
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Tap the Minus sign.
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Tap Unblock.
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You've completed the steps!
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