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QuestionHow do you block a number on iPhone?Mitch Harris is a Consumer Technology Expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mitch runs his own IT Consulting company called Mitch the Geek, helping individuals and businesses with home office technology, data security, remote support, and cybersecurity compliance. Mitch earned a BS in Psychology, English, and Physics and graduated Cum Laude from Northern Arizona University.Just open Contacts, tap the contact you want to block, scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.
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QuestionHow do you block a number on Android?Mitch Harris is a Consumer Technology Expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mitch runs his own IT Consulting company called Mitch the Geek, helping individuals and businesses with home office technology, data security, remote support, and cybersecurity compliance. Mitch earned a BS in Psychology, English, and Physics and graduated Cum Laude from Northern Arizona University.Open your Phone app, tap More, tap Call history, tap a call from the number you want to block, then tap Block / Report Spam.
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QuestionIs there anyway to block a number but be able to see when they try to text me?Community AnswerThere is a "Do Not Disturb" function on iPhones where you will not get a notification of someone calling or texting but it does not block the number.
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QuestionWhen I block a person from texting me? I want them to know they are being blocked. Can that be done?Community AnswerNot via texting. This works if you block the person via social media. You could simply tell them they are being blocked and proceed to block them.
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QuestionHow can I block messages from a number that is not in my contact list?Community AnswerGo into messages, open the texts you want to block, hold your finger on a message until you get a list of message options, select view details, the number you got the text from should be here. Put it into your contact list and block.
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QuestionWhat if the person whose number I want to block has a strong boundary issue with me?Community AnswerIf you mean they are not respecting your boundaries, then it is a good idea to block them. If you're concerned that they might get angry and harm you, tell an authority figure, like a teacher or parent, or if you're an adult, consider filing a restraining order.
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QuestionHow do I block texing from an Android phone when it is one of my contacts?Community AnswerGo into Contacts go to that number/person, click the information/edit button and go all the way down and click Block Contact.
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QuestionHow do I block a number that's texting repeatedly?Community AnswerIf they are using multiple accounts, you can contact the authorities. But if it's only one number, just follow the steps.
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QuestionHow can I text someone who blocked me?Community AnswerThere is no way to text a person who has blocked your number besides using a different number.
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