Blocking on all iOS device

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Blocking on all iOS device

Is blocking someone global/universal? If you block them on your iPhone will they also be blocked on you MBP and iPad? Or you'd have to go to each device a block them?

Posted on May 22, 2022 3:41 PM

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Drew_7

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May 23, 2022 11:25 AM in response to SU

Hello SU,

As long as you are using the same Apple ID across devices, blocked contacts should be the same. You can find steps to block on any device below:

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Block messages in Messages on Mac - Apple Support

Regards.

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ArmMan1016

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May 24, 2022 10:30 AM in response to SU

Hi there SU,

Blocking a contact in Messages is device specific. If you have someone blocked on your iOS device, the message will still come through on the Mac. The same goes for blocking a contact on the Mac. We hope this helps you.

Have a great day!

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May 23, 2022 1:43 PM in response to Drew_7

Thanks what I assumed but that doesn't seem to be the case from my findings. IOS 14.3 and macOS 12.3.1.

If I block someone from my IOS device it doesn't show up on macOS 12.3.1 in the blocked section in messages.

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SU Author

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May 24, 2022 10:13 AM in response to Community User

Thanks for the response.

I can confirm it's the same Apple ID on both devices since they are getting the same messages. About upgrading, unfortunately, upgrading isn't an option due to application dependencies. Additionally, this feature shouldn't be broken. Because it's broken from iOS 14.3 > macOS 12.3.1 and macOS 12.3.1 > IOS 14.3.

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May 26, 2022 4:27 PM in response to ArmMan1016

Yeah but the funny thing is that I know for a fact that the user who I'm helping uses their phone primarily. So at one point in time the account did sync across devices. like the first user stated.

It's uncharacteristic of apple to make it just device specific more account specific. It makes more sense that it's broken since their is residual evidence that at some point the blocked names were synced across a devices by that one account.

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Bill_T1

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May 26, 2022 4:43 PM in response to SU

Hi SU,

If your devices are completely updated to the latest software versions and you require additional assistance on this matter, use Get Support to contact our teams to research this matter further with you.

Regards.

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Answer 7

May 24, 2022 6:50 AM in response to SU

Hi SU,

To help resolve this issue, make sure you are signed in with the same Apple ID on all devices. Next, make sure your iPhone has the latest iOS version: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch wirelessly

1. Back up your device using iCloud or your computer.

2. Plug your device into power and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi.

3. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.

4. If you see two software update options available, choose the one that you want to install.

5. Tap Install Now. If you see Download and Install instead, tap it to download the update, enter your passcode, then tap Install Now. If you don't know your passcode, learn what to do.

Check to make sure your Messages app is setup properly:

How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac

Also, restart your devices: Restart your iPhone

Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support

Best regards.

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