Blocking, filtering, and reporting messages on your iPhone can help you prevent unwanted messages from reaching your inbox and keep your messaging experience safe and enjoyable. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to block, filter, and report messages on your iPhone:
- Block a sender: To block a sender, open the Messages app and select the conversation from the sender you want to block. Tap on the “i” icon in the top-right corner, then select “Block this Caller”. This will prevent any messages, calls, or FaceTime requests from the blocked sender.
- Filter unknown senders: If you receive a message from an unknown sender, you can filter it to a separate list. To do this, go to “Settings” > “Messages” and enable the “Filter Unknown Senders” option. This will separate messages from unknown senders into a separate list.
- Report junk or spam messages: If you receive a message that you believe is junk or spam, you can report it to Apple. To report a message, open the message and tap on the “i” icon in the top-right corner. From here, select “Report Junk” or “Report Spam”. Apple will then use this information to improve its spam filtering algorithms.
- Enable message filtering: You can also enable message filtering to automatically filter out certain types of messages, such as messages from unknown senders or messages containing specific keywords. To enable message filtering, go to “Settings” > “Messages” > “Filter Unknown Senders” or “Filter Unknown Senders”. You can then choose to filter out messages from unknown senders or messages containing specific keywords.
- Block numbers from the Phone app: If you receive unwanted calls or text messages from a specific phone number, you can block it from the Phone app. To do this, go to the Phone app and select the “Recents” tab. Find the number you want to block and select the “i” icon next to it. From here, select “Block this Caller” to prevent any calls, text messages, or FaceTime requests from the blocked number.
By following these steps, you can block, filter, and report messages on your iPhone to prevent unwanted messages from reaching your inbox and improve your overall messaging experience.