Block calls and texts

If you don't want to receive calls or texts from a certain number, you can block it. When the number tries to contact you, your phone will automatically decline the call or text.

Block a number

Use either app to block both calls and texts from a number.

From the Phone app

  1. Tap .
  2. Touch & hold a call from the number to block.
  3. Tap Block number.

From the Messages app

  1. Touch & hold the conversation thread from the number to block.

  2. Tap > Block.

    Or, touch (for numbers saved in your contacts).

  3. Tap OK.

Unblock a number

Use either app to unblock a number, so you can receive calls and texts from that number.

From the Phone app

  1. Tap > Settings > Blocked numbers.
  2. Tap by the number to unblock.

From the Messages app

  1. Tap your profile icon > Spam & blocked.
  2. Tap the blocked conversation.
  3. Tap Unblock.

Block calls from unidentified callers

  1. Open the Phone app.
  2. Touch > Settings > Blocked numbers.
  3. Turn Unknown on .

Your phone will block calls from private or unidentified numbers. You'll still receive calls from phone numbers that are stored in your contacts.