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Block text messages from specific caller but NOT voice calls

If you block a caller, it blocks text messages, Facetime, and voice calls. I only want to block text messages from a specific contact. Currently, it appears this is not possible. Using Do Not Disturb is not a solution, not even a kludge. I want to get texts from all other contacts, just not this specific one.


Use case: some people have poor text etiquette or texting habits that I find disruptive. I would still like to receive calls from such people, but do not want to receive text messages from them.

iPhone X, 12

Posted on Feb 12, 2019 7:33 AM

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You can set the text conversation from the disruptive person on Do Not Disturb. Open Messages. On the main screen, find the conversation from the person whose text you don't want to be alerted to. Place your finger on the conversation and pull to the left. Tap "Hide Alerts". You'll still get messages from that person but you won't be alerted to them. It won't affect their calls to you.

Posted on Feb 12, 2019 7:43 AM

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Feb 12, 2019 7:43 AM in response to ChouDoufu

You can set the text conversation from the disruptive person on Do Not Disturb. Open Messages. On the main screen, find the conversation from the person whose text you don't want to be alerted to. Place your finger on the conversation and pull to the left. Tap "Hide Alerts". You'll still get messages from that person but you won't be alerted to them. It won't affect their calls to you.

Block text messages from specific caller but NOT voice calls

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