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How to Automatically Block Spam Calls on Your iPhone

By iPad Pete 24 Comments

If you’re sick of spam calls, here’s a handy feature on your iPhone that can help screen them out.

With the “Silence Unknown Callers” feature, your phone will send any call from a number that isn’t in your contacts straight to voicemail.

That way, you don’t have to worry about dealing with unwanted calls — and you can avoid accidentally picking up a call from a telemarketer.

When you turn on Silence Unknown Callers, your iPhone won’t make a sound or vibrate when you receive a call from an unknown number.

The call will go straight to voicemail, and you’ll see the number appear in your Recent Calls list.

Here’s how to set up the “Silence Unknown Callers” feature on your iPhone:

Step 1: Open your Settings app

Step 2: Scroll down to tap on “Phone”.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on “Silence Unknown Callers”.

Step 4: Switch on “Silence Unknown Callers.”

That’s it! Your iPhone will still ring for the phone numbers you have saved in your Contacts list. You’ll also hear rings from people you’ve called or texted before.

Phone numbers you’ve recently received in an email or text message will also usually ring.

If you call an emergency number like 911, the “Silence Unknown Callers” feature will turn itself off for 24 hours as a precaution.

So, now you know how to set up the “Silence Unknown Callers” feature on your iPhone, which will help screen out spam calls.

This feature is available on all carriers and will send any call from a number that isn’t in your contacts straight to voicemail.

Enjoy your newfound peace and quiet!

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  1. Linda Gill says

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    I love your tips
    Thank you

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  2. Paul says

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    Thanks so much.

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  3. CAROLYN POOL says

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    You’re the best! Thank you for always having the best tips for iPhone!

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  4. Sharon says

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    I love your TIPS–I always pick up a hint I did not know!!!!

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  5. Yvonne says

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    Thank you for your wonderful tips. They have helped me so much in setting my phone up.

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  6. J.R. says

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    That’s not a practical option for me. I have an employment counselor whose boss has them block caller ID for official calls.

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  7. Jeanne says

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    Happy 28th Ann to you and your wife
    I really appreciate all your advise, love the tips you

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  8. Nancy says

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    This is a great tip!! I get all of your tips in my email. I’ve been following you for years! Thank you!

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  9. Linda Ray says

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    Thanks so much These calls can get really annoying

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  10. Lessie Whitman says

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    Love your hints. Really helpful for an old grandma.

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  11. Karen Pattillo says

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    My son-in-law was just telling me about this feature yesterday while we were waiting for the Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier to enter the channel at South Padre Island(where we live!) on its way to the scrapyard. I said I would check into it and lo and behold, it popped up in your letter. At 78 years old, I can use all the tips available. I appreciate your site so much, Pete! Thank you for all you do for us “dummies with iPhones”.

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  12. Helen says

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    Thanks for your great tips. Keep them
    Coming.

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  13. Angela says

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    Thank you for the tip I really needed this one

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  14. Lorraine Latimer says

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    I love that you show us how to do things!!
    Please continue & thank you so much.

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  15. Diana says

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    If it wasn’t for you my phone life would be a mess . Thanks iPad Pete !

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  16. ANN ARNEBOLD says

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    Thank you. Love this feature and I passed it on to friends.

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  17. michelle says

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    Sooo much appreciated! I will share this tip with everyone I know!

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  18. Viv says

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    Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

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  19. Sharon S. says

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    Silence Unknown Callers is not always useful. I get many legitimate calls from numbers that are not in my contact list, ie; 2nd line calls from business contacts, Dr. Ofc. appt. confirmations, and others that I wish to hear from.

    What is the best call screening or spam blocker app for me??

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  20. Jana says

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    Enjoy your tips. Just silenced my spammers and telemarketers

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  21. Millie says

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    Thanks for all the tips

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  22. Marcy says

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    I agree with what everyone has said! Great tricks!

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  23. Tomas says

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    Thanks to this tip,
    I really appreciate it,
    Tommy

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  24. Betty says

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    I have followed you for some time and appreciate the help you give. So much we don’t know that is a good help. Keep up the good work of helping us that are not tech savvy.

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