How to block unwanted calls on iPhone

Block calls on an iPhone

Sometimes you just don’t want some people calling you or you want to ignore them.  Here’s our how-toguide for blocking calls on an Apple iPhone using your phone’s Do Not Disturb mode or iBlacklist. Keep in mind the latter requires you to jailbreak your phone first. Check out our guide on how to jailbreak your iPhone if you haven’t already.

Using iBlacklist

It’s unfortunate that Apple has yet to include a tool for blocking unwanted incoming calls. Luckily, theiBlacklist app does a fantastic job of blocking both calls and texts from specific people or unknown numbers if you’re willing to risk jailbreaking your iPhone and shelling out an additional $12.99 in theCydia app store. It’s a not difficult, nor is it a lengthy process, but is the most effective way to block unwanted communication.

1. To begin, tap the Cydia icon on your phone, search for “iBlacklist” in the search tab, and select the app from the search results. We’re assuming you’ve already jailbroken your iPhone and have access to the Cydia app. If not, refer to our guide for how to jailbreak your iPhone to unlock the alternate store.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions for downloading and purchasing iBlacklist. When done downloading, click “Close Window” to close Cydia and return to your homescreen. You may have to restart your phone before the changes will take effect.
3. Scroll through your apps to find the iBlacklist icon and open up the app. Click “Blacklists” from the main menu to access your current blacklisted groups and numbers. To add a new number tap “Add new Blacklist” and select “Import from Address Book” block an entire contact list. Alternatively, select “General BL” and tap the addition sign in the upper right-hand corner to add individual contacts from your address book, recent calls list, recent SMS list or manually enter a number and accompanying contact info.
   
4. After you’ve entered the contact to be blocked, look for the red call icon on the configuration role. Set the switch to “On” to block incoming calls from that contact. You can also block SMS, MMS and Facetime by toggling the switches next to the red icons for each form of communication.
5. Now you’ll need to tap “Action” when viewing a contact to choose your desired action when the unwanted call comes in. You can choose to accept the call, immediately accept and hang up, send the caller straight to voicemail, issue a busy signal or block the call before your phone even rings. When finished, close the contact and the changes will be automatically saved. Continue blocking people in the same manner until your satisfied with your blacklist.

Check out the iBlacklist manual at the top its website for a detailed, photo-laden rundown of the software and all of its features.