Are you tired of getting annoying junk calls on your iPhone? You’re not alone! These calls can be a real headache. But don’t worry — in this guide, I’ll show you easy steps to block these unwanted calls. Whether it’s telemarketers, scammers, or just numbers you don’t want to hear from, you can stop them with just a few taps on your phone. Let’s get started!
Why Do We Get Junk Calls?
Before we dive into blocking them, let’s quickly understand why we get these calls in the first place. Junk calls (spam or unwanted calls) come from businesses trying to sell you something, scammers trying to trick you, or even automated systems.
But the good news is that the iPhone has builtin features to block or silence these calls, making your life much more peaceful.
1. Block Specific Numbers
One of the easiest ways to block junk calls on your iPhone is by blocking the numbers that keep bothering you.
Steps to Block a Number:
- Open the Phone app on your iPhone.
- Go to Recents (this shows the numbers that have called you recently).
- Find the number you want to block.
- Tap the small “i” icon next to the number.
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller.
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact.
Now, this number will no longer be able to call or text you!
2. Silence Unknown Callers
Need to avoid dealing with any unknown numbers? The “Silence Unknown Callers” feature on iPhone is perfect for you. This option will send calls from numbers you don’t know straight to voicemail.
How to Enable Silence, Unknown Callers:
- Open Settings.
- Scroll down and tap Phone.
- Find and tap Silence Unknown Callers.
- Toggle the switch to On.
The call will only disturb you if the number is saved in your contacts. They can leave a voicemail if it’s essential, and you can call them back.
3. Use the iPhone’s BuiltIn Spam Filter
Apple has an intelligent feature called Spam Call Filtering. It helps filter out calls that might be spam based on reports from other users. If many people have marked a number as spam, your iPhone will identify it for you.
Steps to Enable Spam Call Filtering:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Phone.
- Tap Call Blocking & Identification.
- Enable any available spam filtering options.
Some apps, like your carrier’s service or thirdparty apps, can help identify and block spam calls.
4. Download a Spam Call Blocking App
If you’re still getting a lot of junk calls, you can use thirdparty apps to block them. These apps are designed to stop spam calls before they reach your phone.
Some popular apps for blocking junk calls include:
- Truecaller
- Hiya
- RoboKiller
- Nomorobo
How to Use Call Blocking Apps:
- Download the app from the App Store.
- Open the app and follow the setup instructions.
- Enable the app in Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification.
These apps help you stay one step ahead of spam calls by constantly updating their spam databases.
5. Block Spam Text Messages
Sometimes, junk calls come with annoying text messages. If you’re also getting spam texts, you can block those too!
Steps to Block Spam Messages:
- Open the Messages
- Find the message from the number you want to block.
- Tap the number at the top of the screen.
- Tap Info, then tap Block, this Caller.
Now, not only will their calls be blocked, but their messages will too.
6. Report Spam Calls
If you’re tired of spam calls, you can help others by reporting the number as spam. When enough people report a number, it gets blocked for everyone.
Steps to Report Spam Calls:
- Open the Phone
- Go to Recents.
- Tap the “i” icon next to the spam call.
- Scroll down and tap Report Junk (this option only shows up for spam calls).
This helps build a community effort to block spam calls.
Conclusion
Blocking junk calls on your iPhone is easy once you know the steps. By blocking specific numbers, silencing unknown callers, using spam filters, and downloading thirdparty apps, you can say goodbye to annoying calls. You can even block spam texts and report numbers to improve the system for everyone.
Now that you know how to block junk calls on your iPhone, you can enjoy more peaceful and uninterrupted phone time.
