Block text messages

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Vinnie2013 Author

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Block text messages

How do I block a text on iMessages with iOS10? The block text option isn't available anymore

iPhone SE, iOS 10.0.2

Posted on Oct 1, 2016 2:45 PM

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Answer 1

brenden dv

Community Specialist

Oct 2, 2016 4:39 PM in response to Vinnie2013

Hi Vinnie2013,

I see that you're having trouble blocking a phone number in Messages on your iOS 10 device. I'm happy to help you get this working.

Take a look at the following information:

Messages

If you're in Messages, open the conversation, tap , then tap the name or phone number. Scroll to the bottom of the Info screen, then tap Block this Caller.
When you block a phone number or contact, they can still leave a voicemail, but you won't get a notification. Messages won't be delivered. Also, the contact won't get a notification that the call or message was blocked.

Block phone numbers and contacts or filter messages on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch - Apple Support
Avoid unwanted calls - iPhone
Have a great day!

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Answer 2

Vinnie2013 Author

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8 points

Oct 2, 2016 5:57 PM in response to brenden dv

That option isn't available in iOS 10. I found out by contacting Apple that you now need to go to Settings/Messages scroll down to Filter Unknown Senders and turn that on. Which then you will see a filter in messages now unknown senders which you need to check and then forward the # to Apple to report it. This won't block the person/company from still texting you. It is a completely cumbersome way for users to handle unwanted text. Apple needs to put back the ability for users to block calls!

thanks for getting back to me

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Answer 3

ratsing

Level 1

4 points

Oct 20, 2016 10:27 AM in response to Vinnie2013

Wow, this procedure is not only cumbersome but completely useless. Why take the block feature away?

My thanks to Vinnie for the heads-up!

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