Blocking a contact from calling me

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Blocking a contact from calling me

I need explicit instructions regarding how to block a contact. Nothing I’ve read seems to work. Phone calls continue to come through. Voicemail as well.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 9, 2023 11:43 AM

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Answer 1

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Lawrence Finch

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Apr 9, 2023 11:51 AM in response to curtiss128

Tap the Phone app
Tap Recents
Tap the i next to the number you want to block
Scroll down and tap Block This Caller

Note that this blocks the number, not the person. If they call from a different phone number it won’t know to block them.

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Answer 2

Apr 9, 2023 12:19 PM in response to curtiss128

If you tap the i next to a name in Recents and you get a blank screen there is a serious hardware or software problem with your phone. This is what you should see, with Block This Caller at the bottom and their phone number at the top:

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curtiss128 Author

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Apr 9, 2023 12:07 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

When I followed your instructions and tapped the i, there was nothing to scroll to. Just an open area with no options or dialogue.

This person’s name comes up as No caller ID, but I know them, their phone number and have spoken with them.

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Answer 4

Apr 9, 2023 12:57 PM in response to K7M7W7

K7M7W7 wrote:

Even if you block a person, they can still get to your voicemail. It re-directs them directly to the voicemail. To fully block a contact, you’ll need to contact your carrier.

Good point!

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curtiss128 Author

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Apr 9, 2023 2:11 PM in response to curtiss128

Hello K7. I experimented with two of my contacts. I was able to successfully block them from everything. No audible ring, no text, no voicemail. Maybe it’s a landline or carrier issue. I will contact the carrier tomorrow. Thanks for your help.

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curtiss128 Author

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Apr 9, 2023 12:25 PM in response to curtiss128

By the way, this person’s number is a landline. Should that matter? Also in their contact info on my phone it shows they are blocked. However, they are not.

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Answer 7

Apr 9, 2023 12:29 PM in response to curtiss128

Landline doesn’t matter. Go to Settings/Phone. Make sure Dial Assist is enabled.

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curtiss128 Author

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Apr 9, 2023 12:54 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thanks Lawrence but Dial Assist is enabled. It’s possible that this person has an another line. I will wait for another call ( which I’m sure I’ll get this week) and figure it out). Thanks again.

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K7M7W7

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Apr 9, 2023 12:55 PM in response to curtiss128

Even if you block a person, they can still get to your voicemail. It re-directs them directly to the voicemail. To fully block a contact, you’ll need to contact your carrier.

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ajere228

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Apr 9, 2023 1:08 PM in response to curtiss128

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