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How can i block a call/text on my iPhone?

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Bagot69

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Sep 29, 2009
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Hampshire, England
I have a problem! I have a caller + texter that will not leave me alone no matter what i say or do! Is there anyway i can block his persons number on my iPhone?

i have contacted O2 (UK) about this problem + all they offer is changing my number, which is my last option as i have had this number about 4 years now + dont want to have to change it!

Any helpful advice will be taken cheers!
 
jmann said:
If you jailbreak you can install iBlacklist, and it will block their phone number, or send them straight to voicemail. You can also block their SMS with it too.
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is there anything like iBlacklist normally without having to jailbreak my phone? If i did jailbrake my phone how would i go about it?
 
Bagot69 said:
is there anything like iBlacklist normally without having to jailbreak my phone? If i did jailbrake my phone how would i go about it?
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You have to Jailbreak and there is nothing like it at all in the app store.

You can use Blackra1n if you are on 3.1.2 or Purplera1n if you are on 3.0. That installs Cydia and when you run that, you can install iBlacklist from within Cydia.

There is also another app called MCleaner that does the same thing.

I have the app set so that only my phonebook entries can call me. All others get hung up on. It keeps a log of all numbers called and if they are blocked numbers, it says blocked. It's $9.99 for a lifetime license.
 
SpaceKitty said:
You have to Jailbreak and there is nothing like it at all in the app store.

You can use Blackra1n if you are on 3.1.2 or Purplera1n if you are on 3.0. That installs Cydia and when you run that, you can install iBlacklist from within Cydia.
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Once i installed Blackra1n would i still b able 2 plug my phone into the PC 4 sync with iTunes + my Apps? Sorry 4 all the q's but dont really wanna do sumit that could bugger up my phone!
 
I would try calling your service provider and explaining the situation. They will sometimes block specific numbers. AT&T did it for me a couple years ago. It is worth a shot. Just let them know you are receiving harassing phone calls.
 
thisonechance said:
I am assuming you are on AT&T.

You can call AT&T and tell them the situation. They offer two options, either change your phone number (too drastic) or block the offending number (sounds right up your alley).

I would give them a call and see if they will block the number. Just tell them you are receiving harassing calls. They did it for me a couple years ago.
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Also AT&T allows one free number change per year for certain reasons such as harassing calls.
 
i have tryed ringing O2 but they can only offer changing my number which dont really want 2 do as its Work/Personal.
They cant block numbers 2 certain devices, The cheeky woman told me "theres an App for everything" or failing that a Samsung mobile as they have the option 2 reject certain numbers!
Think Apple should add Blocked list in there settings on the next update!
 
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