More Steps to Blocking Callers after IOS 26 update

Before IOS 26 update, if I received a call from an unknown number that was definitely spam, I could select the "i" next to the number, go to the bottom of the screen and select "block caller".

Now, after IOS 26 update, that option is gone on my phone. Using the classic view, the "i" is still there, but I have to go to "Settings", "Apps", "Phone", "Blocked Contacts", "Add Blocked Contact", enter the phone number, then tap "Block Contact".

Why did Apple make it harder to block unknown callers???

iPhone SE, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 11, 2025 9:15 AM

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Posted on Dec 13, 2025 8:33 AM

YEAH!! I finally found a solution that worked! No thanks to Apple Support.

Found in this forum thread started by da klein - "Block Caller" option is missing in iOS 2… - Apple Community

SOLUTION FROM:

eileen224

Dec 10, 2025 8:32 AM in response to da klein

I have found a workaround for the fields to pop up. When you hit the information button and you go to the blank spot and it stays blank, just go to the home screen bring the app back up and all the fields will be there. There is no need to wait. I tried this several times and it worked every time.

I found that I did have to bring up the home screen twice in a few tries of doing this before I saw the "block contact" option, but hey, it works!!

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