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Block anonymous calls on iPhone
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Block anonymous calls to the iPhone on older iOS versions

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Quick guide: Block anonymous calls on the iPhone on older iOS versions

Are you getting unwanted calls from unknown numbers? With a little trick you can lock this on the iPhone..

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If you are annoyed by calls from unknown numbers and would like to block them, you have to make a few small changes in the settings of your iPhone. Since iOS 13, the iPhone has a direct function with which you can easily block unknown numbers.

Block anonymous calls on iPhone

Since the update to iOS 13, blocking unknown callers has been integrated into the system as a direct option. We'll explain how to get there in the following.

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First, open " Settings ", scroll down and tap on " Phone ".

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Now activate the slider " Mute unknown callers ". The button should then be green and anonymous callers will be muted.

Block anonymous calls to the iPhone on older iOS versions

Certain cell phone numbers are easy to block (you can read how to block numbers on iPhone here). However, if you have anonymous callers or unknown cell phone numbers , iOS versions older than iOS 13 must use the modified version of the " Do not disturb " function . With a few adjustments, however, it works great for routing unwanted calls directly to the mailbox and works from the background. Follow our step-by-step instructions , the quick start guide or the explanatory video ..

Note: These instructions will not only block anonymous calls, but also unknown numbers that are not stored in your contacts. Unfortunately, there is no way to block only anonymous callers.

1st step:

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Open Settings on your iPhone and tap Do Not Disturb .

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Activate the function by tapping the button next to " Do not disturb " at the top . Also check the box next to " Always ". This will mute all incoming calls from numbers not in your contact list. Then tap " Allow calls from ".

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Select " All contacts " under " Groups " . This ensures that important calls from known numbers are not muted. You can now close the settings . At the top next to the battery and GPRS display there is now a crescent moon . This indicates that the "Do not disturb" function is activated .

Quick guide: Block anonymous calls on the iPhone on older iOS versions

  1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb .
  2. Tap the button next to " Do not disturb " to activate the function.
  3. Under the item " Mute: " check the box next to " Always ". This will also block calls if you've unlocked your phone.
  4. Under the item " Phone " tap on " Allow calls from " and select " All contacts ". This allows calls from numbers in your contact list and continues to block unknown numbers.
  5. If you now exit the settings, there is a crescent moon at the top next to the battery indicator . This indicates that the "do not disturb" function is activated .


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