I have an Iphone 13. I can no longer block any number because I am past the maximum. How come I cannot unblock numbers in a laege block? I have to do them one by one. I have 4700 blocked numbers, I have no idea whst the maximum is. can anyone help?
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Windows, Windows 11 (26200)
You will need to get that number to under 3,000. Bulk deletion is available on the Mac, where it will then sync to an iPhone using the same Apple Account, but it has never been an option on the iPhone. You can send a Feature Request to Apple for the same feature on iPhone that is available on the Mac:
Apple sets an internal cap on blocked numbers to prevent system slowdowns. iOS lacks a "bulk unblock" or "select all" button on iPhone, forcing single-item removal in Settings > Apps/Privacy > Phone > Blocked Contacts. However, you can instantly clear the entire list using a Mac.
Also, once you do reduce the number of blocked contacts, since you have exceeded the number, I have a strong suspicion you are blocking spam calls. Would that be a good guess? Blocking spam numbers is a total waste of time and energy, because the number you block isn't the number that actually called you. Spam callers do what is called Spoofing their number. You won't reduce the number of spam callers in any way by attempting to block a spoofed spam number.
The only real use to block a number is from a contact or real person you don't want to be able to call you or leave a message. Those are real numbers.
Instead you should be using the Call Screening tools Apple provided with iOS 26. See this --> Screen and block calls on iPhone - Apple Support and use the Ask Reason for Calling, which will virtually eliminate spam calls.
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