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"Block Caller" option is missing in iOS 26.0.1 on my iPhone SE

mac ios 26.0.1 se 2022 - I try to block a phone number from the recents screen; when I press the Info button, the next screen doesn't offer a Block Caller option. Somehow this option disappeared with the iOS update to 26 or 26.0.1, why.

Plus my battery life is now terrible even after turning off all the bells and whistles. What is up with that?

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Original Title: Block Caller option not available

iPhone SE, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 9, 2025 9:31 AM

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wajahat69

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Posted on Apr 14, 2026 8:38 AM

You can find help here:

Block Caller Missing:

Go to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts and add numbers here instead
Or check Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions - may be blocking the option
Report bug here: feedback.apple.com

Battery Drain:

Check Settings > Battery > Battery Health - if under 80%, needs replacement
Turn on Low Power Mode permanently
Background App Refresh - turn it off completely

If nothing works, contact Apple Support here or visit a Store.

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Nov 18, 2025 12:27 PM in response to da klein

I have the IPhone 17 Pro Max and just installed the latest update but have the same issue as you.

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Dec 3, 2025 9:23 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

On my SE 2022 when I do scroll down there is no option to block calls from the "Calls" page on my iPhone.

mirsadbn

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Dec 5, 2025 7:56 AM in response to da klein

Same issue with my Iphone SE 2022 since moving to iOS 26....

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Dec 6, 2025 12:58 AM in response to randalfromtacoma

Tacoma is in USA, right? Which provider?

Dec 6, 2025 8:24 PM in response to LD150

LD150 wrote:

And after closing the contact and reopening it goes immediately back to the first short version

This just keeps getting weirder...

Strudelz

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Dec 8, 2025 9:53 AM in response to da klein

The "Block Contact" can now be found by swiping left on the telephone number. Tap on the hand icon, in the orange circle, to either "Block" or "Block and Report Spam".

Dec 8, 2025 10:25 AM in response to Strudelz

Thanks, the only good reply here.

Gllm_Dlg

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Dec 8, 2025 10:42 AM in response to Strudelz

Not working for me. No such 'icon' or 'orange circle' while sweeping left. Just the trash or clock (to set a reminder)

Dec 8, 2025 10:46 AM in response to Gllm_Dlg

Gllm_Dlg wrote:

Not working for me. No such 'icon' or 'orange circle' while sweeping left. Just the trash or clock (to set a reminder)

What version of iOS? What model phone? What carrier?

Gllm_Dlg

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Dec 8, 2025 11:23 AM in response to SIRHCSRAEB

Ok good for you, but not working for me on Iphone SE 2022, just 2 options red trash icon (to trash the log) and blue clock (schedule a reminder)

Dec 8, 2025 12:40 PM in response to SIRHCSRAEB

No orange block button is present on the SE.

Strudelz

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Dec 8, 2025 1:24 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

I hear ya - I finally just upgraded my phone to 26x a few days ago. Took me a bit of time to figure out the new "swipe left" configuration.

My phone: SE (2020), running iOS 26.1

da klein Author

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Dec 8, 2025 2:35 PM in response to Strudelz

That's good that the swipe left works for SE 2020, but it sure as heck does not work on my SE 2022. All swipe left produces for me is a"blue" reminder dot and a "red" trashcan dot.

Dec 10, 2025 8:32 AM in response to Strudelz

Sorry, but doing a full restart does not work.

Dec 10, 2025 3:27 PM in response to da klein

same thing for me. I hate that the bugs seem to be most harmful from those who “fix” the issues.

Who knows what else is failing, but for now, I would like to block callers like I could yesterday

"Block Caller" option is missing in iOS 26.0.1 on my iPhone SE