If you have ever been bombarded by spam calls on your iPhone, you know just how distracting and potentially risky they can be. Apple’s made things a bit easier for users, allowing a couple of simple methods to put an end to these unwanted calls for good.
So, in this tutorial, we will take a look at how to block spam calls on iPhone.
The simplest way to block spam calls is to use the ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ feature that is available on iPhones running iOS 13 or later.
Step 1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Step 2. In the settings menu, scroll down and tap on the ‘Apps’ option.
Step 3. In the apps section, scroll down and tap on the ‘Phone’ option.
Step 4. In the phone settings, scroll until you see the calls section and select the ‘Select Unknown Callers’ option.
Step 5. Once in the menu, toggle ON the ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ option.
This tool makes sure you only get calls from people you actually know, but keep in mind it will silence all unknown numbers, even if it turns out to be an important caller.
Now, once you do this, here are certain things that you need to take care of.
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All calls from numbers not in your contacts will be silenced, including those from genuine, unknown callers. They can still leave a voicemail, and you’ll see the number in your recent calls, so you can call them back if needed.
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Emergency calls work as usual, but be aware: after making an emergency call, the silencing feature is automatically turned off for the next 24 hours.
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Most spam blocking apps offer a basic version for free, but some charge for advanced features.
If you are looking for a sure fire way to block unknown callers, what you can do is enable this option and go for a more dedicated call blocker app.
