Monicca
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Q: Blocking numbers/contacts

If I block a contact or phone number and then erase it from my phone will it still be blocked and for how long?

iPhone 5c, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Feb 17, 2014 4:38 PM

by ChrisJ4203,Solvedanswer
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A:

Take a look at this support document and see if that answers your questions. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5845

 

If you remove the contact, that would probably remove the block. The only reason the block works is because it recognizes the number you have in your blocked list, and that is based on it being in your contacts. I'm not sure that it would remain blocked if the contact is removed. Then the only way to be able to block the number would be to make contact with your carrier and see if they provide call blocking services.

Posted on Feb 17, 2014 4:42 PM

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  • by ChrisJ4203,Solvedanswer

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Feb 17, 2014 4:42 PM in response to Monicca
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    Feb 17, 2014 4:42 PM in response to Monicca

    Take a look at this support document and see if that answers your questions. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5845

     

    If you remove the contact, that would probably remove the block. The only reason the block works is because it recognizes the number you have in your blocked list, and that is based on it being in your contacts. I'm not sure that it would remain blocked if the contact is removed. Then the only way to be able to block the number would be to make contact with your carrier and see if they provide call blocking services.

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    Monicca Monicca Feb 17, 2014 4:57 PM in response to ChrisJ4203
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    Feb 17, 2014 4:57 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

    Now that's a bummer. Apple needs to find a way to allow blocking any number calling, texting or iMessaging.

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    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Feb 17, 2014 4:58 PM in response to Monicca
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    Feb 17, 2014 4:58 PM in response to Monicca

    Generally device manufacturers do not handle call blocking. True call blocking comes from the carrier. The call block on the iPhone works when the correct instructions are followed. Just leave the number on the device, or have the carrier block it.