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How can I block texts on my iPhone?

Joe Ford

How can I block texts on my iPhone?

Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone

  1. In a Messages conversation, tap the name or number at the top of the conversation, then tap. at the top right.
  2. Tap info.
  3. Scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.

Where do blocked texts go on iPhone?

  1. When you block someone from texting you on iPhone, there’s no way to see the messages that were sent while you had the number blocked.
  2. If you change your mind and want to see messages from that person on your iPhone, you can unblock their number to start receiving their messages again.

Can you block someone in iMessage?

Blocking contacts via Messages To block a number in Messages, open the conversation, tap the contact’s name, number or image at the top of the screen, and hit the “i” info icon. Tap the name or number again and scroll down to the bottom of the contact screen to “Block this Caller.”

How do you block text messages from email on iPhone?

Go to Settings -> Messages, scroll down to “Message Filtering” section and click into “Unknown & Spam”. Enable “Filter Unknown Senders” and SMS Filtering. This should turn off iMessage notifications if the text comes from addresses that are not in your contacts, unless you have replied to it.

What happens if I click on a phishing text on my Iphone?

You are fine. As long as you didn’t give out any personal information or enter any passwords on any website you were redirected to. Report the text as spam, block the number. If the site tries to download something iOS would intercept it and ask you if you really wanted to do that.

How do I know if my iPhone has malware?

Here’s how to check if your iPhone has a virus

  1. Your iPhone is jailbroken.
  2. You’re seeing apps you don’t recognize.
  3. You’re being inundated with pop-ups.
  4. Data usage is on the up.
  5. Apps are crashing.
  6. Your iPhone is overheating.
  7. The battery is draining faster.

Can my iPhone be infected with malware?

And while iPhones are less vulnerable to malware than Androids, there are other security threats you should guard your phone against. Unlike Android, iPhone and iPad apps can be downloaded only through the official App Store. This prevents fake apps from infecting your iPhone with viruses or other malicious software.