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How Do You Block Text Messages on iPhone in 2024?

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Megan Evans

Updated: Oct 24, 2022 11:28 am

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Knowing how to block text messages on iPhone can make our life pretty straightforward and hessle. By blocking text messages, we can get rid of unwanted messages whether they are from a friend, ex, relative, employee or unknown person. It can also be an efficient way to keep the inbox free from service or promotional messages.

So if you want to know How to block text on an iPhone,read the below guide. We will discuss various methods to block text messages, spam text, and groups from both known and unknown contacts. As a bonus we will also show the ways to read your kids or spouse iPhone messages without them knowing.

So let's get started!

Part 1: How to Block Text Messages on iPhone From Saved Contact

Step 1. To block text messages from a saved contact, go to the messages app and type the name or number of that person in the search bar.

Step 2. Open the conversation and click on the profile icon.

Step 3. Tap on the info button, scroll down and click on Block this caller.

Step 4. Complete the process by clicking on Block this contact. Now you will not receive any text from that person.

Part 2: How to Block Text Messages on iPhone From Unknown Contact

Step 1. If you want to block the text messages from an unknown sender, then go to your messages app and open the chat with that person.

Step 2. Tap on the profile icon at the top of the screen.

Step 3. Next click on the Info button beside the mail button.

Step 4. A pop up will appear with the option Block this caller at the bottom of the screen.

Step 5. Next tap on Block this contact and you will not receive any call or text from that contact.

Part 3: How to Block A Group Text on iPhone?

Step 1. To block group messages on your iPhone, go to the messages app and open the group messages that you want to block.

Step 2. Now click on the profile icon at the top of the screen.

Step 3. Here you will see the option Leave this conversation, click on it.

Step 4. Next select Done at the top right corner of the screen. Once clicked you will successfully leave the group and will not receive any text from the group. However you will separately receive calls and messages from the individuals present in the group, unless you block all of them.

Part 4: How to Block A Spam Text on iPhone?

You can block spam text messages by filtering all the unwanted messages on your iPhone. Here is how to do this:

Step 1. On your iPhone go to Settings and then to Messages.

Step 2. Tap on Spam and Unknow.

Step 3. Now look for option Filter unknown sender. Toggle to enable it.

Once you finish you will see an additional tab at the top in your messages app with name unknown sender, spam or junk based on the region or model you have. All the spam and other messages from unknown senders will appear here.

Part 5: How to Report Spam Text on iPhone?

On the iMessages app you have the feature to report spam or junk text to Apple. To report a message as spam or junk, open the message app and select the conversation that you wanted to report. Now select report as junk or report as spam and the message will automatically delete and report to the Apple.

NOTE:

Once you report a certain contact as spam, you can't stop the person from sending a message to but you can block the number at your end and stop receiving the messages.

Part 6: KidsGuard Pro for iOS: Best Monitoring App for iPhone to See Someone's Texts

If you want to secretly read the text messages on your kids or spouse's iPhone, KidsGuard Pro is an ideal parental monitoring that you can trust with your whole heart. With this app you can effortlessly monitor all the messages on your target device and read it directly on your mobile device. The app comes with advanced monitoring technology that remotely synced data and provides real-time updates regardless of the location of the target device.

Further the app doesn't require rooting or jailbreaking to access the target device. Even if you've a rooted or jailbroken mobile phone it will work flawlessly without breaching your data. It works in 100% hidden and completely undetectable so you can monitor with absolute peace of mind.

Here is the complete guide on how you can get benefits from this app.

How to Use KidsGuard Pro for iOS to See Someone's Text Messages?

Step 1. Go to KidsGuard Pro official site and create an account by using a valid email address and username. Proceed with buying a premium plan to unlock the features according to your need.

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Step 2. Now you will redirect to My product and Management page. Here you will get the link to install the app. Using this link install the app on the target device and configure it using the setup guide.

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Step 3. Now sign in to your account and go to KidsGuard Pro Dashboard to read the target user text messages. Navigate to Phone Files and scroll down to Messages. here you will see all the sent and received messages.

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Monitoring Features of KidsGuard Pro for iOS

Track Phone Files

KidsGuard Pro monitors all the incoming and outgoing calls and messages, contact, browsing history, audio, video and text files on the target mobile phones. You can see the reminders, shared videos and app activities on the target device.

Monitor Location

You can monitor the real-time and location history of the target device. This can help you locate all the places that your target person has visited.

Monitor Social media app

You can also monitor all the social media accounts on your target device and read the chats, watch the private and public stories, view notifications and much more.

Safari Search History and Bookmarks

You can knw searching history and bookmarks served on Safari. It will show the detailed URL, searching date and time, and point out that has been deleted.

Part 7: How to Unblock Texts on iPhone?

Step 1. To unblock a certain contact from your iPhone, go to Settings.

Step 2. Scroll down and click on Phone.

Step 3. Again swipe down and tap on Blocked Contact.

Step 4. Here you will see the list of all the blocked contacts (both text and calls).

Step 5. Look for the contact you want to unblock and tap on the edit option against that number.

Step 6. Now click on the delete icon to remove the contact from the block list. Now you can receive calls and text from that number.

Part 8: How to Tell if You've Been Blocked on iPhone Text?

1. Send the Person a iMessage

First way to confirm if you're blocked or not is by reading the status of iMessage. If the target is an iPhone user send him/her a iMessages. If the status reads "Delivered" it means you're not blocked. However if you don't see any delivery status this means you might be blocked by the person.

2. Make a Phone Call

Next try making a phone call to the person. If the call goes right to voicemail or ring once and then go to the voicemail, this means you might have been blocked.

3. Turn Off Caller ID

If you're still confused whether you're blocked or not, this time try calling by turning off the caller ID. Call that person but this time put *67 before the number and see if the call rings normally or the person answers your call, this is the evidence he/she has definitely blocked you.

FAQs about Blocking Texts on iPhone

Q1. Can you text someone you blocked on iPhone?

Yes, you can send messages to the block person but will not get any reply on your mobile phone. Blocking only prevents you from receiving text messages on your iPhone, it does not forbid you from sending messages.

Q2. Where do blocked messages go?

They go nowhere. On iPhone there is no folder as Blocked messages, thus all the messages despair like dust in the air. However, on Android you get to see a folder with that name where you can access the blocked messages.

Q3. What happens when you block a number on an iPhone and they text you?

When you block a certain number on your iPhone you set a filter to receive messages from that person. Although you can not stop that person from sending a message to you, you will not receive any message at your end.

Q4. Can a blocked caller still text you?

A blocker caller can still text you from their mobile phone, but you will not receive any of the messages on your iPhone.

Q5. Will someone know I blocked their number?

Finding out if someone has blocked you or not isn't a certain process. There is only some speculation that helps you to get the idea that the person might have blocked you. Above we have mentioned the method by which a person can know whether he is blocked or not.

Conclusion

Now that you have read the guide, we hope you have found the best way to block all the unwanted and spam messages on your iPhone. You can also check whether a certain person has blocked you or not. What's more, with the help of KidsGuard Pro you can keep an eye on your kids or spouse text messages and other mobile activities without any hessle.

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If you have any questions or want further information leave the query in the comment section we would love to answer your question.

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By Megan Evans

A certified content marketing specialist with great passion for Internet and online safety. She is bent on educating the audience about cyber safety tips and tricks.

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