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

If Messages is your default messaging app:

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

  2. To block a number saved in your contacts, tap .

    To block other numbers, tap more options icon > Block.

  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 more options icon > Settings > Blocked numbers.
  2. Tap by the number to unblock.

From the Messages app

If Messages is your default messaging 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. Tap more options icon and then Settings > Blocked numbers.
  3. Turn Unknown on toggle on switch.

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