To block a number on iPhone 8, head to your phone’s Settings > Phone > Blocked, and add a number you wish to add on your block list. You can also block calls from all phone numbers. To know how it’s done, see the guide below.
How to Block a Number on iPhone 8
If you’re looking to block a number or contact from calling you or text messaging you on your iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus, then here’s a detailed guide on how to add numbers to your iPhone block list.
There’s 2 different features that can block calls on the iPhone 8:
- The Do Not Disturb function. This redirects all calls to voicemail and mutes all notifications (SMS, Facebook, etc.)
- The other function is “Blocked” where you can block calls, texts and face time from a specific contact.
To block or unblock calls from a specific number:
- Go to Settings > Phone > Blocked
- Here you will find your iPhone Blacklist. You can configure which numbers you wish to block text messages and calls from. Tap on Add New to add a number to your block list
- If you wish to unblock a number, in that very list simpy tap on Edit in the top right, then remove the number from your block list
To mute all calls from all numbers:
- Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb.
- Turn on “Manual”. You can also turn on “Scheduled” if you want to block all calls at specific times automatically.Note: Make sure you turn off Manual when you want to receive calls again.
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