Why stress about unwanted text messages and yet you can block the sender? On your iPhone, there is an option that enables users to block incoming messages. However, this function is closely related to blocking calls. Therefore if you block text messages, you will not only be unable to receive messages from that particular contact but also calls. Here is how you can block and unblock text messages on your iPhone.
How to Block Text Messages on iPhone
The method shows you how to block messages. This can be done for a single contact at a time.
1. Launch the Messages app on your iPhone.
2. Click on the Message conversation from the number that you want to block.
3. Tap on the contact profile at the top bar of the screen
4. Click on the info icon.
5. Then tap on the right-scroll arrow next to the contact name.
6. From the list of displayed options, select “Block this Contact”.
7. Click on “Block Contact” to finalize the procedure.
8. The caller will be blocked. The “Block Caller” feature will change to “Unblock Caller”. Therefore you will be unable to receive calls or messages from that particular contact.
How to Unblock Text Messages on iPhone
If you have reconsidered unblocking text messages from a particular contact, follow the steps below to achieve your goal;
1. Open the “Messages” app on your iPhone.
2. Click on the Message conversation from the number that you would like to unblock.
3. Tap on the contact profile at the top bar of the screen
4. Click on the info icon.
5. Then tap on the right-scroll arrow next to the contact name.
6. From the list of displayed options, scroll down and select “Unblock this Contact“.
7. The contact will be unblocked. Hereafter, this particular contact will be able to send you messages.
