How can i block unknown callers on my iphone

We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. This new iOS 13 feature stops strangers and spam callers from ringing your iPhone Your iPhone will only ring if you know the person calling. Jason Cipriani. Now playing: Watch this: iOS Cool features you'll want to try now. And if you know any other method to block the unknown caller on iPhone.

Then share us in the comment section below. Thank you…. I have an ex-boyfriend harassing me via an unknown number and I can't block it on my iPhone. I'm running iOS8. I won't answer the phone because I don't want to talk to him and he hangs up before it goes to voicemail.

I need help. I keep seeing above that there's some confusion about how to get a word into the phone number field. Believe me it will accept it. These steps worked previously for me and now I am getting Unknown Caller calls after having my broken screen replaced at Apple. When I try to add within setting Unknown Caller is grayed out.

Also a few of my settings were opened up like airdrop. How do you Copy the Unknown field? When I go to details for the call, the page is completely blank — just says Unknown caller. So how do I copy that on an iPhone 5? I think I figured out a solution. Go to the unknown call in your recent calls. Click the "i" icon and hold down where it says "Unknown Caller" until the "copy" option comes up.

Copy the name. Then create a contact. Paste into the "Name" field, as well as where you place the number. Then if you go into your settings and go to Phone, go to your blocked numbers, touch edit, scroll down, and Add New. Then search for the Unknown Caller in your contacts and add them to your block list. Hopefully my directions make sense! Calling myself from the landline with hidden number will still go through.

Press and hold and it will bring up the copy option then paste it to the number field and I just created Unknown for the name. Let's see if this works. I don't ever answer unknowns. This worked perfectly. And the unknown name pasted into the first name slot and the phone number slot. Thanks for the help. The caller I was getting says he's from the windows tech dept and they want to help fix my computer. Aaaahhhh yeah right.

I copied and pasted it just fine. But because there isn't an 10 digit number to add, it doesn't block it. Use trap call for this. I did for a stalking ex-boyfriend. They don't know you aren't getting the call. It rings regular and sends them to a voice mail in that app.

You can then delete without having to hear them. Good luck. You can file a restraining order on him. Go to the courts and they will show you how to do it. If he tries to call you, he will go to jail. You can call your carrier and tell them you only want calls to get through that have caller ID.

When you have a restraining order on him, if he calls you have a record of the call. When you do go to the police to file a restraining order, tell them you feel for your life and you are constantly being harassed. Make a few things up if you need to. If I were you, I would just change my phone number and make it unlisted. Only give it out to those you trust. Take this seriously please…Good Luck! Just answer the fucking phone and tell him to stop calling you! I fucking hate people like you! You have to create a contact by going into your Contacts and adding the name "Unknown" as a contact.

Just like it says above. WRoyall, changed my number four times in similar situation as you…. In my case, I Created a contact named No Caller ID as it came up in my recent calls and copied and pasted the Unknown in the first field to enter a contact number and it became available to block. You are absolutely right , create a contact and the word UNKNOWN should be in The name and also in the phone number lines then this contact can be blocked.

I have managed to block unknown caller this way. How can you put 'unknown' in the phone option when it won't let you? I have been getting constant calls from 'unknown' with no phone number showing so that creates a problem. I have an iPhone 5s and none of these tips work. I have same problem. I copied the name Unknown Caller and pasted it to contacts list but it won't allow me to block. None of these shit answers work. Sure you may be able to paste unknown into a phone number spot in saving the contact, but there's no number to block.

No number is coming up when the unknown caller comes through and with that, you don't have an internal way to stop these calls unless you use an app that does it for you.

I like iOS, but Android gives you more options for stopping these calls. Apple is nearly a trillion dollar company, making most of its money from the sale and service of iOS devices.

They need to make it a feature to stop these harassing calls without the need of a third party application. I tried all these and couldn't get it to work on my iPhone 6.

But went back in and added a contact and put "unknown" in the fields first name, last name, company and phone number. Then I was able to put it in the blocked call list in my settings.

But you have to make sure you ONLY put unknown or you won't be able to select it. How do you put the word "unknown" or "blocked" in a phone number field that only accepts numbers, not letters? I have an iphone 6 plus.

I have changed my number twice to avoid a stalker and hate the idea of having to use the Do Not Disturb feature. Go to your recent call list and copy the name "No Caller ID" 2. Save the contact by pressing Done 4.

Go to settings 5. Select the phone icon 6. Select "Blocked" 7. Select "Add New" located at the bottom 8. Scroll to find the contact "No Caller Id" and select it. You cannot type it in it because it only provides you with numbers. Thank you so much for the advise. I tried it and it worked. Copy and pasted "no caller id" in my phone number section and a number popped up, I then saved the number under the above caller and voila, no more calls.

Made sure that I blocked it as well. I tried these steps to the letter, no success. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information. Detect and block spam phone calls You can use Silence Unknown Callers or a third-party app to block spam calls on your iPhone. Set up an app to filter and detect spam calls Go to the App Store and download an app that detects and blocks spam phone calls.

Your iPhone will now recognize any hidden or private numbers as a blocked number and prevent your phone from ringing should someone call you from an unknown number. The latest iOS systems do not support all the older iPhone models.

The following steps will show you how:. Instead, it will block any number not in your contact list. Another way to block unknown numbers on your iPhone is by going through your cell phone carrier. Most of these service providers offer plans or filters that will help you block unwanted callers.