I can't block a contact, why?

I "Block this Caller" and the phone shows the Contact blocked, but when I leave that Contact and then return the Contact is Unblocked! Why?

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Nov 16, 2021 8:47 AM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2021 9:14 AM

Hello, StenM!


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you have an issue with blocking a contact. The good news is we have some steps you can try to get this issue resolved:


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch -- Make sure your iPhone is up to date. If it isn't, please make sure a recent backup before you start: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch -- If your iPhone was already up to date or you're still getting calls from blocked numbers, go to Settings > Phone, and find a/the number you blocked (you may want to write it down) and unblock it. Then restart your iPhone: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support. Once your iPhone is back to the Home screen, go back to Settings > Phone, and add the number to the blocked number list again. See if they're still able to call you.


Let us know the results and have a terrific day!

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Nov 17, 2021 9:14 AM in response to StenM

Hello, StenM!


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you have an issue with blocking a contact. The good news is we have some steps you can try to get this issue resolved:


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch -- Make sure your iPhone is up to date. If it isn't, please make sure a recent backup before you start: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch -- If your iPhone was already up to date or you're still getting calls from blocked numbers, go to Settings > Phone, and find a/the number you blocked (you may want to write it down) and unblock it. Then restart your iPhone: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support. Once your iPhone is back to the Home screen, go back to Settings > Phone, and add the number to the blocked number list again. See if they're still able to call you.


Let us know the results and have a terrific day!

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