It's frustrating to receive unwanted text messages, whether from a known number or a spammer. Instead of deleting them, you can block these messages to keep your iPhone quiet and undisturbed. To do this, you can follow a simple process to block text messages on your iPhone.
If you have the phone number of a contact on your iPhone, you can add them to your blacklist through the Messages App or the Settings App.
Step 1: Go to "Messages" App on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap on the message from the contact, then click the "i" icon on the top right corner.
Step 3: Tap on the name of the contact.
Step 4: To block a caller, scroll down and choose "Block this Caller", then click "Block contact" to confirm. This will block not only text messages but also phone calls and FaceTime from the person.
Step 1: Open "Settings" and go to "Messages".
Step 2: To block a number, scroll down to the "Blocked" option and select it. A list of blocked numbers will then be displayed.
Step 3: Scroll down to the bottom and then click "Add New".
Step 4: Select the contacts you want to block text messages from.
Tip: To unblock a blocked contact, tap on the blocked contact, then tap on "Blocked" and select "Edit". Next, click the minus sign next to the contact's phone number, and finally, select "Unblock" next to the contact's name.
To block text messages from unknown numbers, you can add them to your block list on your phone or device. This will prevent them from sending you messages and will also prevent you from accidentally responding to them. You can also report and block the number on your phone's messaging app, or use a third-party app to block unwanted messages.
Step 1: Open "Settings" App on your iPhone and choose "Messages".
Step 2: Turn on "Filter Unknown Senders".
Tip: You'll still receive messages from unknown numbers, but they'll be placed on a separate list without notifications.
To block unwanted iMessages, tap on "Report Junk" when you receive a message from an unknown number, sending the info and message to Apple. Alternatively, take a screenshot of the message, sender's email address, and date/time, then email it to Apple at support@idiskhome.com. This will prevent future unwanted iMessages from the same number.