Blocking a phone number (NOT a contact)

[ivanwi11iams]

I feel as if I am missing something obvious.

What is the process to manually block a phone number (the phone number is not in my contacts or recents)?
Surely, I don't have to add the number to my contacts first, and then block, RIGHT? 😳

 

[FreakinEurekan]

If they've called you, touch the call in the recent calls list and then "Block Contact"

If they haven't called, or if you've deleted the call, then.... dunno.

 

[NoBoMac]

If they haven't called, or if you've deleted the call, then.... dunno.

Just enter the number.

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

You can block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your device. You can also filter iMessages from unknown senders and report iMessages that look like spam or junk.

support.apple.com

Settings > Privacy & Security > Blocked Contacts > Add
(can get to there and drop another level to add: > N Unknown > Add

And pretty much same from Phone app settings: Settings > Apps > Phone > Blocked Contacts

 

[FreakinEurekan]

Just enter the number.

And same pretty much same from Phone app settings: Settings > Apps > Phone > Blocked Contacts

I tried that and it's not accepting just adding a number... only pulls up prior contacts.

The article shows the steps I gave for numbers in the call log, or "Block Contacts." So I assume, if you want to pro-actively block someone who's not calling you anyway 🤔 (leaving aside the necessity to do that) - I guess add them as a contact, then block them.

 

[NoBoMac]

Need to hit Enter when done typing in the phone number. The + does nothing. Then you get the "Block Contact" button.

 

[ivanwi11iams]

Need to hit Enter when done typing in the phone number. The + does nothing. Then you get the "Block Contact" button.


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THIS WAS THE KEY part I was missing. I kept pressing the plus sign, and nothing. Thanks for sharing!

 

[ivanwi11iams]

Rather odd, but, after adding a few specific phone numbers to my block list, I feel an overall form of relief.

Without going into details, this is in relation to extended family drama, and I simply don't have the mental capacity to deal with it, nor do I want to...

 

[FreakinEurekan]

Need to hit Enter when done typing in the phone number. The + does nothing. Then you get the "Block Contact" button.

Yep, that worked!

I've never tried / had the need to proactively block a number so Today I Learned!