You can choose to block text messages on your iPhone from a specific person or phone number. Maybe you are being spammed or disturbed by someone.
Using your iPhone or iPad to block text messages doesn’t mean you won’t be able to talk to them again. They will appear on your Contact list but as a Blocked Contact.
You can choose to unblock the contact to start getting in touch any time you want. You’ll be able to block contact with the Messaging app on your Apple device.
In this article, you’ll learn how to block text messages on your iPhone or iPad after following the step-by-step guidelines below.
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How To Block Text Messages Using iPhone Message App
Blocking a phone number or a contact on your iPhone or iPad proves that you don’t want to talk to the person on iMessage, Text Messages (SMS), FaceTime, and even Phone calls.
You can easily use your iPhone Message app when you want to block text messages from a contact. Here are the steps.
Step 1: Open Message App
The first step is to open your iPhone Message App, then tap on the Message of the contact you want to block.
Step 2: Tap On the Contact Number Or Profile Icon
When you must have opened the Message, tap on the Profile icon or Contact name. On the next pop-up, tap on info. (the icon with a profile symbol at the right corner).
Step 3: Tap On Info
On the info option display, there are several options to choose from, Tap the last option which is Block this Caller.
Step 4: Tap The Block Contact Button
When you tap on Block this Caller from the info options, you’ll see the next options, tap on Block Contact to confirm the blocking process.
After a successful blocking process on your iPhone, the contact won’t be able to send you Text Messages or even Call you until you unblock.
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How To Mute Text Messages Using iPhone Message App
You might decide to mute text messages rather than blocking. Here is how to mute text messages using iPhone Message app.
Step 1: Open Message App
Quickly open the Message App on your iPhone menu.
Step 2: Swipe The Message Leftwards
On the Message you want to Mute, swipe it leftwards to expose the two hidden options. Then tap on Hide Alerts (the icon with a canceled alarm symbol).
Step 3: Tap On Hide Alerts
After you’ve swiped leftwards on the message, tap on Hide Alerts to instantly mute the message from the contact.
How To Unblock Text Message On iPhone
In a scenario whereby you want to unblock text messages on your iPhone to be receiving messages from a previously blocked contact. Below are the fast steps to follow.
Step 1: Go To Settings
Go to iPhone Settings, scroll down to Messages, and tap on it.
Step 2: Tap On Messages
On the Messages screen, scroll down to Blocked Contacts and tap on it to display the list of blocked contacts.
Step 3: Tap On Edit
Tap on Edit positioned in the top right corner of the Blocked Contacts display.
Then tap on the icon that has a big red bullet with a minus symbol to unveil the Unblock option.
When you tap on Unblock, the blocked contact immediately leaves the blocked list and you can continue what you have with them via text messages, phone calls, or video calls.
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How To Unmute Text Messages Using iPhone Message App
To unmute text messages is easy and time-saving when you use the Message app. Below is how to unmute text messages on iPhone.
Step 1: Open Message App
Quickly open the Message App on your iPhone menu.
Step 2: Swipe The Message Leftwards
On the Message, you want to Mute, swipe it leftwards to expose the others options. Then tap on Unmute Alerts (the icon with a canceled alarm symbol).
Step 3: Tap On Umute Alerts
After you’ve swiped leftwards on the message, tap on Unmute Alerts to continue getting messages from the contact.
Conclusion
When someone is sending random text messages to you, you can decide to block them and they’ll not be able to message you again via text messages, phone calls, or even FaceTime you.
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FAQs About Block Text Messages On Your iPhone
Can I receive a text message from blocked contact?
No, there is no way you'll be able to receive a message from a blocked contact unless you unblock them.
Is It Possible To Stop Getting Messages From A Contact?
Yes, it is very possible via blocking the contact or muting the messages using your Message Alapp.
Can I Block A Contact On My IPhone Without A Third-Party App?
Yes. You can simply do that using your iPhone Message app after reading the steps in this article.
