Block SMS reception on iPhone
If you receive unwanted SMS or calls from people, you can block the reception of them on the iPhone. We'll show you how it's done.
Block incoming calls and SMS on iPhone
To carry out the following instructions, you need at least iOS 7. Under older iOS versions, the blocking only works via a jailbreak.
- First, open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down a bit here and select the "Phone" category.
- Under "Blocked", tap on "Add contact".
- If you then select a contact, all associated numbers for calls, messages and FaceTime are blocked. However, keep in mind that this not only blocks SMS, but also phone calls.
- If you tap the "Edit" button at the top right, you can unlock it again.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to block SMS reception on an Android smartphone.