Getting texts from strangers or suspicious numbers on an iPhone is more than just a mild inconvenience.
Depending on their nature, they may very well be phishing attacks hiding in plain sight – which is why you should never click on any link in a message from someone you don’t recognize.
Thankfully, Apple has made it easier than ever to block texts from strangers on your iPhone so that this is the type of thing you never have to worry about again.
Here’s how you can block texts from strangers on your own iPhone in just a couple of seconds!
1. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll through the menu and select the option labeled “Messages.”
3. Scroll until you find the option labeled “Filter Unknown Senders” in the portion of the screen labeled “Message Filtering.” Tap once on it to turn it on.
That’s it! Now, your iPhone won’t alert you to any messages from strangers that aren’t already in your “Contact” list.
A note, however – you should absolutely add all numbers that you’re familiar with to your “Contact” list as soon as they come in so you don’t miss anything important in the future.
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What about if you have an app to block the unwanted Texts, like Text Killer, whic may or may not be working?
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Ok if this was always on then why do I keep getting random text?
Thank you I’ve been trying to figure this out but didn’t know how. Texts from unknowns were driving me crazy. Peace at last. Thanks
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Mine has been set fir a long time. I still get many!
Can one block messages from callers or spam
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This is awesome! Wish I had known about this during the election process as I was messaged to death about who to vote for! I’ll surely be ready next time! Thank you!
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I followed your directions, but still get unwanted sex texts so wonder if they can be stopped in any way? Thanks for your helps made simple so we can follow without a tech background.
Thank you for updating me on my iphone . I would like on how to keep my battery charge it goes down alot..So does that mean I have to buy a new cell phone ,I can’t afford an up grade too much money. I love my iphone 6-6s , don’t want to get rid of it.