I upgraded my phone to IOS 16. Now every time I delete a message, there is an extra layer. asking if it is junk and do I want to report it. This is annoying. Is there a setting that turns this verification off? Thanks.
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Disable "Report Junk" when deleting messages?
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I like this new feature and it's already come in handy. I only get that prompt if the sender is not in my Contacts.
Can it be turned off? I get many messages that are not in my contacts and should not be. For example, a text asking me to confirm my haircut appointment.
I'm with you. I get messages a lot as part of two step authentication and always delete those texts afterward so they don't clutter up my messages queue. This extra step is annoying. I can see how it would be handy sometimes but I already know how to report spam messages to my carrier.
I looked and did not see a way to turn this off.
Yeah I love it too. I never reported jump sms to my carrier because it was a pita to do it each time. This makes it easy.
The first time it came up I mistakenly thought it was one of those "Are you sure you want to delete this thread" type message and I quickly clicked Yes out of habit and reported UPS's delivery message for my incoming iP14 😆
I get many messages like this as well that are not in my contacts (Fedex updates, notices from my bank, etc.). I searched throughout settings a few days ago and could not find a setting to turn it off. I could see the feature being useful to some - but it is not for me, as so many of my "non-contacts" message are legit.
I get so much text spam that I actually love this feature even tho I could see how annoying it could be if you never need to report spam. I guess I never really delete conversations otherwise; some of mine go back to like 2015 haha
You can filter by unknown senders and then delete them all in one go if you want to be rid of them.
I add to contacts the numbers from doctor offices, banks, etc. I find they don't change and it's good to know who is sending the message.
I’m another one who hates this feature.
I just mistakenly reported a message as junk that was related to my AT&T bill being paid. Oops……hopefully that won’t get blocked in the future.
I just mistakenly reported a message as junk that was related to my AT&T bill being paid. Oops……hopefully that won’t get blocked in the future.
Not sure i understand how it comes in handy? Does it start blocking texts from that number at some point? I have reported some as Junk... some intentionally and a couple accidentslly.. but so far it doesnt seem to be causing any to be blocked...
Yes, it's different than blocking someone. A full explanation is here:
Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone
In Messages on iPhone, block unwanted messages, filter messages from unknown senders, and report junk or spam messages.
support.apple.com
Yeah, this is really lame. It would be cool if you could long press to report, or something like that… but not this prompt every time you delete a thread.
It comes in handy for me for marking the multiple sms spam texts I get a day.
Looks like Apple is making it better in 16.1.
Post in thread 'iOS 16.1 Beta 1 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements' https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...hanges-and-improvements.2359131/post-31495579
Post in thread 'iOS 16.1 Beta 1 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements' https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...hanges-and-improvements.2359131/post-31495579
My question was what the benefit of doing so is. It does not block those junk texts in the future, per the article someone linked. So we are spending time marking them as junk, with doing so not even changing any future behavior…?
I think that was the right call. I've accidentally done it for texts that weren't junk. But if enough people keep marking a number as sending junk perhaps Apple or the carrier will take action on blocking that number.
I have text messages going back to 2004. Yes, I’m ridiculous, but I don’t care. I have the space.
I delete actual junk and spam, but I actually add the send-only numbers from places like my hospital, groomer, UPS and so on, so I don’t have to wonder if it’s spam.
Is there a way to turn this off? In an attempt to quickly delete messages, I'd say I have mistakenly tapped this option about a dozen times already.