Many smartphone users use the number blocking feature on their smartphones. Only there are situations when a friend’s phone is on the blacklist by mistake. We will consider how to unlock the iPhone.
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1 Blacklisting on iPhone via Contact List
2 How to block an unknown number
3 How to block a hidden number
4 View Blocked Contacts on iPhone
5 How to return a contact from the “black list”
6 How to find out if your number is blacklisted
7 How to open the “blacklist” on iPhone 3
Blacklisting on iPhone via Contact List
The most common and simplest method. There is no blocking function in the Contacts menu. However, it appears when you do the following:
- From the “Phone” menu go to “Contacts”.
- Find the desired contact in the list.
- Opposite it, click on the information icon (“i”).
- In the window that appears, select “Block subscriber”.
Now the owner of the number will not be able to contact you.
How to block an unknown number
From the “Phone” menu go to “Recents”. Press the “i” icon opposite the desired number. At the bottom of the menu that appears, select “Block subscriber”.
How to block a hidden number
It is not possible to block with the built-in functions of the OS iOs. To do this, you need to install third-party applications from the App Store on your smartphone. Such utilities are aimed at detecting telephone spam and blocking it. You can install several. After installation, you need to give permission to them:
- From “Settings” go to “Phone”.
- Select “Call blocking and identification”.
- At the top there will be a list of utilities for managing number blocking.
- Activate the required software.
Utilities are integrated into the OS and run on an incoming call. The number is first checked against the database of the included programs. If it is on the spam list, then, depending on the settings, a corresponding message will appear on the screen, or you will not know about the call at all.
View Blocked Contacts on iPhone
To see who is blacklisted:
- From the “Settings” menu go to “Phone”.
- Select “Call blocking and identification”.
- View the list of blocked numbers.
There is also a button in the menu that allows you to enter a contact that should be blocked.
How to return a contact from the “black list”
- From “Settings” you need to go to “Phone”, and from there to “Blocking and identification of calls”.
- Find the desired number in the list.
- Move it to the left.
- Click the “Unblock” button that appears opposite.
To return multiple phones, under Call Blocking and Identification, click Change. There is a button at the top in the right corner. It activates the option of excluding from the list, namely, a red minus in a circle appears opposite each element. When pressed, his number will be unblocked.
Also, be sure to read the recent articles on how to update your old iPad or iPhone to iOS 12 and disable annoying spam in the Events calendar at the same time .
How to find out if your number is blacklisted
There is no special function. The owner of the blocked number is not notified in any way. You can check in one of 2 ways.
A simple option is to try calling from another phone. If a call is in progress, and you hear only short beeps from yours, therefore, they are included in the list of blocked ones.
Via Anti-Caller ID:
- The service is provided by mobile operators. The option has a monthly fee. To use it, you need to connect it through your personal account, the office of a cellular operator, technical support or USSD commands.
- Hide your number. To do this, from “Settings” go to “Phone”, where deactivate “Show number”.
- Call the desired phone again.
How to open the “blacklist” on iPhone 3
It became possible to block numbers starting from iPhone 4. In older versions, you need to create a special list yourself to block:
- In “Contacts” create contacts with unwanted numbers. If the phone is already on the list, you do not need to add it again.
- Turn off music and vibration for calls from these numbers.
Although calls are not blocked, attention is not distracted.
Another way is to use third party apps. They switch the call to silent if the number is on their list.
Jailbroken iPhones have full blacklists.
If you have a Jailbreak on your phone, go to the Cydia store. Find the iBlacklist program in the list and install it on your smartphone. Configure the utility to block unnecessary calls
