How to Block Calls, Texts, and Messages in iOS7
Let's be honest with ourselves for a moment, shall we? There are people or companies in our lives whose calls or texts we'd never like to receive again. EVER. Unfortunately, the Apple iPhone has lacked basic blocking capabilities since its inception, which is quite perplexing when you think about it. If you're an Apple user who's ever wanted to ban someone from contacting you via your mobile device, this was undoubtedly a source of much frustration. Fortunately, iOS 7 now lets you block to your heart's content.
iOS 7 now ensures that spammers, exes, and bill collectors will never be in your hair again (unless they email or snail-mail you). Ever cooler, iOS 7's blocking abilities aren't limited to inbound calls and text messages. You can use it to block FaceTime and iMessage messages, too.
Are you ready to learn how to block calls, texts, and message in iOS 7? Excellent. Here's the short version: You simply go to Settings, select either "Phone," "Messages," or "FaceTime" and then select "Block." You then need to add people from Contacts who you'd like blocked. If you're a newbie iPhone user (if, say the iPhone 5c or 5s is going to be your first Apple handset) and you'd like a more detailed, step-by-step primer on blocking calls, texts, and messages, check out our slideshow. iOS 7 is chock full of harassment-avoiding goodness and has vital accompanying images that will help you block, block, and block some more.
Remember, applying blocks to calls, texts, and FaceTime, and iMessage messages requires iOS 7. If you're still running iOS 6 you can't take advantage of this wondrous new feature, but you can easily update your operating system to Apple iOS 7 using these simple steps. And, really, why wouldn't you? Besides having a fresh new design and excellent blocking features, iOS 7 may be the most secure mobile operating system available.
Let's get started.
Phone, Messages, and FaceTime
Tap the Settings icon on your iPhone's home screen and scroll down to the "Phone," "Messages," or "FaceTime" menu options. Tap the appropriate option to begin the blocking process.
The Block Button
After you tap "Phone," "Messages," or "FaceTime," you arrive at a second screen. Scroll down and tap "Blocked."
Add a Contact to Block
Now you engage in the most satisfying part of this process: adding a contact to block. It's simple. You begin by tapping "Add New."
Select a Contact
Tap a contact's name and, boom! That person is blocked. No more annoying calls or messages.
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