Many of us have encountered annoying calls from unknown numbers. We'll tell you how to block an unknown number on an iPhone and what tricks you should use.
Some smartphone users are overtaken by annoying calls, both from unwanted people and advertisements from hidden numbers. And that’s why I’m interested in the question of how to block an unknown number on an iPhone. Let's look at this issue fully and help you make sure no one bothers you again.
How to block a contact on iPhone?
In order to blacklist a user who is saved in the phone book you will need:
- Open "Contacts".
- Find the one you need and open information about it.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Block subscriber”.
This will add the contact to the blacklist, and he will not be able to write messages or make calls.
Getcontact
Download on the App Store
Getcontact is another well-established spam blocking app. Similar to previous programs, Getcontact protects not only from calls from intrusive sellers of goods and services and auto-dialers, but also from scammers.
You can block unwanted subscribers yourself or use automatic protection by turning on the “Spam protection” option.
By reporting suspicious numbers to the Getcontact community, users can contribute to the app's database of spam numbers.
Additionally, using the program, you can obtain information about a subscriber who is not in the contact list. It is worth noting that Getcontact only works with an active Internet connection. Also, before starting work, you are required to register by confirming your phone number.
Block a contact from messages
If an unknown person often writes to you and you need to block him, then this is done directly through messages. For this:
- Open messages, then correspondence with the desired contact.
- In the upper right corner, click the “Information” icon.
- Click on the number to open detailed information about the contact.
- Below about.
How to find out an unknown number?
There is a way, but it doesn't always work. Look, you need to order call details for the day, and by time to look at a call where there is no subscriber ID, the number can be indicated in the details. Megafon, Beeline, MTS - they are all required to provide subscriber details.
Once you find out, you can call and ask why they are calling you, using your number at all, and by what right?
The most interesting thing is that they can call and remain silent on the phone. And they can call several times a day, crazy people!
How to block anonymous calls on iPhone?
If you are interested in how to block a hidden number on an iPhone, then let us immediately note that this is impossible to do. But, iPhone users have the “Do Not Disturb” function, which is configured so that hidden numbers cannot call. In particular, you will need to do the following:
- Go to your phone settings and go to the Do Not Disturb function menu.
- Turn it on, then you need to configure “Call Allowance”.
- Next, we choose whether only selected contacts can call you, or numbers from separate groups, for example, all contacts.
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Thus, calls from hidden numbers will not be received. But we note that if you often receive important calls from contacts that are not listed in the phone book, then this option will not work.
Blocking incoming calls
As a rule, calls with the status “No subscriber ID” and “Unknown” come to the iPhone from robots and various marketing departments. They can be blocked, like all incoming calls from an unknown number. Performing an operation carries a certain risk: if friends or relatives call you from a number that is not among your contacts, they will not be able to establish contact. If there is no such danger, follow these steps:
- Open the default Settings app and go to the Do Not Disturb section.
- Enable the "Manual" option.
After activating the option, a crescent moon icon will appear in the status bar near the clock. This means that the device will not make any sounds: you will not hear any notifications or calls. To overcome this block, it is necessary to give individual subscribers special permission.
- In the Do Not Disturb section, tap Allow Calls.
- Select “From Favorites” if you have previously added all the necessary numbers to the “Favorites” list.
- Select All Contacts mode or create a special group of contacts from which calls should be received.
Those numbers that are not added to the allowed list will not be able to reach you. Please note that the feature mutes calls and notifications. Therefore, it is recommended not to keep it constantly on, but to set a specific time.
For example, let the Do Not Disturb mode turn on in the evenings, from 22:00 to 07:00 the next day. During the specified period, only those you allow will be able to reach you; the iPhone will block other calls.
Call blocking apps
There are also a number of applications in the AppStore that will be an excellent assistant in how to block incoming unknown numbers on an iPhone. One of these, for example, is Truecaller.
This application allows you to block unwanted numbers, all unknown or anonymous. Which will be a great help.
PS Why you shouldn’t block all calls
In 2000, a group of Russian journalists prepared the book “In the First Person. Conversations with Vladimir Putin." It contains interviews and monologues of Vladimir Putin about politics and life priorities. On 192 pages, the current president of the Russian Federation told many stories of how acquaintances, fraternities and telephone calls help in his career.
In 1996, Vladimir Putin finished his work in the government of St. Petersburg and planned to move to Moscow. The position of head of Public Relations Manager loomed on the horizon. The president recalls: “I didn’t like this business at all. Where to go? With the public it’s the same with the public. It’s the administration after all.”
However, by chance the situation turned upside down. Putin was driving to the airport in a car with Alexei Kudrin and he managed to talk on the phone with Alexei Bolshakov, the newly appointed first deputy of the Chernomyrdin government.
Who knows how the history of Russians and other nations would have developed if Bolshakov had been busy at that moment or had not responded. But the call took place, and it became fateful. Bolshakov learned about Putin’s position and soon offered him the position of Deputy Presidential Administrator. There is no point in telling further, you already know.
This is an example of an important call. To avoid missing something like this, don't turn on Do Not Disturb mode on your iPhone to completely filter incoming messages.
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