How to See Blocked Numbers on Your iPhone
Managing blocked numbers on your iPhone is a straightforward process that helps you keep track of who you've chosen to block from contacting you. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you view and manage your blocked numbers effectively.
Using the Settings App to View Blocked Numbers
To see the list of blocked numbers on your iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings App: Locate and launch the Settings app on your iPhone, recognizable by its gear icon.
- Select the App: You can check blocked numbers through the Phone, Messages, or FaceTime settings. Here’s how to do it for each:
- Phone: Tap on "Phone" in the Settings app, then scroll down and select "Call Blocking & Identification" or "Blocked" if the former is not available.
- Messages: Tap on "Messages" in the Settings app, then select "Blocked" from the SMS/MMS section.
- FaceTime: Tap on "FaceTime" in the Settings app, then select "Blocked" from the Calls section.
Viewing the Blocked Numbers List
Once you select the appropriate option, you will see a list of all the phone numbers and contacts you have blocked. This list is the same across all three apps (Phone, Messages, and FaceTime).
Managing Your Blocked Contacts
On the Blocked Contacts screen, you can review and manage your blocked contacts as needed. Here are some additional steps you can take:
- Unblock a Number: To unblock a contact or phone number, tap the "Edit" button in the top-right corner of the screen. This will enable editing mode, allowing you to remove the block for specific individuals. Tap the red minus icon next to a blocked contact and confirm your choice to unblock them.
- Add New Blocked Numbers: If you want to block someone new, you can do so directly from the Phone, Messages, or FaceTime settings by adding their number to the blocked list.
Additional Tips
- Prevent People from Seeing Your Number: You can also use these settings to prevent people from seeing your number when you call. This can be done through the Phone settings.
- Check Blocked Calls: If you want to see if a blocked number has called you, blocked calls will go directly to voicemail. You can check these calls by tapping the Voicemail option in the Phone app.
By following these steps, you can easily view, manage, and adjust your blocked numbers list on your iPhone, ensuring you have full control over who can contact you.