Cannot quickly block unwanted phone numbers after iOS update

After updating the system iOS 26.3.1, I can no longer quickly block unwanted phone numbers.

iPhone SE (2nd generation)

Posted on Mar 5, 2026 1:26 AM

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Posted on Mar 5, 2026 2:01 AM

Skryba wrote:

After updating the system iOS 26.3.1, I can no longer quickly block unwanted phone numbers.

That is a "known" bug with iPhone SE I am afraid.

Report it please https://apple.com/feedback



There is a workaround, in the Recents tab in the Phone app, look at the call where Block Caller should be, short press the Home button, then tap the Phone App again, repeat about 3 times and the Block Caller will appear.


BTW, it is pointlesw blocking spammers as they use a different number each time.

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Mar 5, 2026 2:01 AM in response to Skryba

Skryba wrote:

After updating the system iOS 26.3.1, I can no longer quickly block unwanted phone numbers.

That is a "known" bug with iPhone SE I am afraid.

Report it please https://apple.com/feedback



There is a workaround, in the Recents tab in the Phone app, look at the call where Block Caller should be, short press the Home button, then tap the Phone App again, repeat about 3 times and the Block Caller will appear.


BTW, it is pointlesw blocking spammers as they use a different number each time.

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