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How to add multiple phone numbers to block list in iOS

I'am struggling to add multiple numbers to block list starting with the same digits like 555.340.###. Where ### are all combinations from 000 to 999

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Jan 23, 2023 1:11 AM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2023 1:23 AM

Found a solution.


  1. Generated a full list of numbers in google sheets
  2. Generated a simple vCard with one number using this service https://vcardmaker.com
  3. Edited downloaded vcard.vcf file in code editor. Pasted numbers list above END:VCARD and added TEL;TYPE=CELL: to each line. (Can be added in bulk by replacing similar part of numbers, e.g. replace 555 with TEL;TYPE=CELL:555)
  4. Added this vCard to contacts. And then added this contact to block list in iOS (Settings - Phone - Blocked Contacts)
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Jan 23, 2023 1:23 AM in response to Kolinsue

Found a solution.


  1. Generated a full list of numbers in google sheets
  2. Generated a simple vCard with one number using this service https://vcardmaker.com
  3. Edited downloaded vcard.vcf file in code editor. Pasted numbers list above END:VCARD and added TEL;TYPE=CELL: to each line. (Can be added in bulk by replacing similar part of numbers, e.g. replace 555 with TEL;TYPE=CELL:555)
  4. Added this vCard to contacts. And then added this contact to block list in iOS (Settings - Phone - Blocked Contacts)

How to add multiple phone numbers to block list in iOS

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