Block texts
Is there a way to block incoming texts from solicitations?
iPhone XR
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Is there a way to block incoming texts from solicitations?
iPhone XR
Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, Fostery1!
I understand you want to know if there's a way to block messages from solicitors. I'd be happy to provide information about what can be done.
While there's no way to completely block them, you can certainly filter out messages from solicitors and from contacts:
Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
"Filter iMessages from unknown senders
You can filter iMessages from people who aren't saved in your Contacts.
To filter iMessages, go to Settings > Messages and turn on Filter Unknown Senders.
In Messages, you'll see a new tab for Unknown Senders but you won't get notifications for these iMessages."
Have a great day!
Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, Fostery1!
I understand you want to know if there's a way to block messages from solicitors. I'd be happy to provide information about what can be done.
While there's no way to completely block them, you can certainly filter out messages from solicitors and from contacts:
Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
"Filter iMessages from unknown senders
You can filter iMessages from people who aren't saved in your Contacts.
To filter iMessages, go to Settings > Messages and turn on Filter Unknown Senders.
In Messages, you'll see a new tab for Unknown Senders but you won't get notifications for these iMessages."
Have a great day!
My question was how to block text messages. Your reply was helpful for blocking iMessages but I know how to do that. Can text messages be blocked. Solicitors are now sending text messages as well as their unwanted phone calls. I can block phone calls but on a text. Thanks for the time you took! CW
That setting blocks text messages as well as iMessages.
Block texts