Can one filter SMS notifications?

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  1. Colors6, Jul 2, 2012

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    Just wanted to know if one can filter SMS notifications using Do not Disturb functionality?

    I want to be able to only get SMS notifications from my *contacts* like phone calls.

    Is this possible in iOS 6?
     
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  2. batting1000, Jul 2, 2012

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    It doesn't really filter anything. I mean you still get notifications, the screen just doesn't come up and a noise isn't made. You can only choose Favorites or whatever for phone calls. There's no menu for texts.
     
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  3. Colors6, Jul 2, 2012

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    I know that.

    I just wanted to be able to *not* get notifications from people not in my contacts list.

    Weird this option is not there for SMS when it is available for phone calls.

    This sucks as I will have to continue to jailbreak my phone because of this. :(
     
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  4. FSMBP, Jul 3, 2012

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    How can I do this with phone calls? I always get random telemarketing calls :(
     
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  5. batting1000, Jul 3, 2012

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    He's talking about the do not disturb feature. When it's turned on, you can choose to receive calls from no one, everyone, or people on your favorites list.
     
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  6. Colors6, Jul 3, 2012

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    I guess I can disable notifications for the iMessages app.

    I'm assuming this will stop the SMS notifications as well.
     
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  7. TonyC28, Jul 5, 2012

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    As far as filtering messages from specific contacts, no you can't. Do Not Disturb will block all notifications and allow certain callers to get through based on your choices.
     
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