There is no "Block this caller" option for text message

iPhone 12 Pro - I am receiving SPAM text messages. Instructions say to touch the info button "i" then scroll down and select Block this caller. But there is no such option available for a text message, only for a phone call.

Only options are "Send My Current Location" and "Share my Location".


How do I turn this feature on?

Posted on Aug 16, 2021 7:49 AM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2021 7:56 AM

You can’t block spam text messages unless you install a spam blocking app, however you can divert them to a separate message queue. Go to Settings/Messages/Unknown & Spam and turn on Filter Unknown Senders. If you add a blocking app from the app store (such as nomorobo) you can enable it here, but note that it will only filter SMS messages.

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Aug 16, 2021 7:56 AM in response to mduddy

You can’t block spam text messages unless you install a spam blocking app, however you can divert them to a separate message queue. Go to Settings/Messages/Unknown & Spam and turn on Filter Unknown Senders. If you add a blocking app from the app store (such as nomorobo) you can enable it here, but note that it will only filter SMS messages.

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There is no "Block this caller" option for text message

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