How do I permanently block a number on Imessage?

To permanently block a number on iMessage, open the conversation in the Messages app, tap the contact's name/number at the top, tap "Info," scroll down, and select "Block Contact," which blocks them across Phone, FaceTime, and Mail too, preventing new messages/calls from reaching you without notifying them.

Can you permanently block someone on iMessage?

Block messages from a specific person or phone number

See Prevent contacts from communicating with you. Go to the Messages app on your iPhone. Go to the conversation with the person you want to block, then tap the person's icon at the top. Tap Info, scroll down, then tap Block Contact.

How do I permanently remove a number from iMessage?

📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Open Settings > Messages.
2. Tap Send & Receive.
3. Uncheck the phone number you want to remove.
4. Keep your Apple ID checked so you can continue using iMessage with email.

Is there a way to permanently block a number on an iPhone?

To permanently block a number on iPhone, use the Phone, Messages, or FaceTime app to find the number, tap the info icon, scroll down, and select "Block Caller" and confirm, or go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Blocked Contacts to add them from your contacts list. Once blocked, calls, texts, and FaceTime from that number go to voicemail (but you won't be notified), and messages aren't delivered, effectively stopping communication. 

How to permanently block a number from texting you?

Block a number using Contacts

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Select Contacts in the lower-right corner.
3. Tap the contact you want to block.
4. Tap the More icon (three dots) in the upper-right corner.
5. Tap Block numbers.
6. Check the box for Report as spam if you want to report the number as spam.
7. Tap Block.

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How to block someone's number permanently?

To permanently block a number, use your phone's built-in settings (Phone app > Recents/History > Info icon/Three dots > Block/Report Spam/Block Contact) for a quick block, but for a truly permanent, carrier-level block or more advanced features (like stopping voicemails), contact your mobile carrier (Verizon, AT&T, etc.) or use their apps for robust blocking, or try reliable third-party apps like Truecaller or Hiya. 

Is there a way to permanently block?

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Is there a way to permanently block someone from calling you?

To permanently block a number, use your phone's built-in settings to add it to the block list from recent calls or contacts, or use your carrier's tools/apps for spam; for persistent unwanted calls (telemarketers), register on the National Do Not Call Registry. Blocking in the phone app usually sends calls to voicemail or silences them, but carriers can offer deeper network-level blocks, while apps like Truecaller or Hiya can filter spam. 

What does 662 do on an iPhone?

On an iPhone, dialing #662# activates T-Mobile's Scam Block feature, which automatically intercepts and blocks calls identified as likely spam or scams from ringing your phone, sending them to voicemail instead, though it's carrier-specific and doesn't catch every spam call. This service is part of T-Mobile's efforts to reduce robocalls and works in conjunction with the carrier's network detection. 

How to permanently delete a number from an iPhone?

To permanently delete a number (contact) from your iPhone, open the Contacts app, tap the contact, tap Edit, scroll down, and select Delete Contact, confirming the action; this removes it from your phone and any synced accounts like iCloud or Gmail, but for truly untraceable erasure before selling, you need third-party data wiping software. 

How can I delete a number permanently?

Permanently deleting a phone number involves removing it from your phone's contacts app, your linked cloud accounts (like Google Contacts or iCloud), and potentially using data removal services if it's online; first, delete the contact from your phone, then go to the cloud service (e.g., contacts.google.com or iCloud.com), find the "Trash" or "Recently Deleted" folder, and empty it to ensure it's gone forever. 

Why can't I block a number on iMessage?

No, iMessage itself does not have a built-in feature to block individual messages. However, you can block contacts or enable other settings to prevent receiving unwanted messages on iMessage.

Why am I still getting texts from a blocked number on my iPhone?

If you're still getting texts from a blocked number on your iPhone, it's likely they're using a different contact method (like an email address for iMessage), changing their number, or using another messaging app; to fix this, ensure they are blocked in all categories (Phone, FaceTime, Messages), check for alternative contact info like emails, restart your phone, and enable "Filter Unknown Senders" for spam. 

Can someone still iMessage you if you block them?

No, if you block someone on iMessage, they cannot send you delivered messages; their texts won't reach you, but they won't know they're blocked (though they might guess if their texts say "Delivered" then stop, or turn green, as they won't see your replies). All blocked calls and messages go to voicemail/silence, not your phone, but they can still leave voicemails and you won't get alerts for them. 

How to delete a block number permanently?

To permanently delete blocked numbers, you must go into your phone's Phone Settings or Call Blocking list, find the specific number (sometimes within the Contacts app too), and select the option to Unblock or Delete it; deleting it from the block list removes the block, allowing them to contact you again, while deleting the contact itself removes them from your address book but keeps them blocked if still on the list. The exact steps vary by phone (iPhone/Android/Samsung), but generally involve finding the "Blocked Contacts" section in Settings and tapping the 'X' or minus sign next to the number. 

How to permanently block a number from an iPhone?

Block Contacts in Settings in iOS 26

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Privacy & Security.
3. Tap Blocked Contacts.
4. Tap Add Blocked Contact, then enter the contact that you want to block.
5. Tap Block Contact.

Do blocked numbers stay blocked when deleted?

Yes, if you delete a contact, the number will remain blocked because the block is tied to the number itself, not the contact entry; the number stays on your phone's separate "Blocked List," keeping calls and texts from it silenced unless you manually unblock it from that list.
 

Can you block a phone number forever?

Call & Message Blocking is a free, temporary service that lasts up to 90 days and blocks up to 5 phone numbers. For a permanent solution or to block more numbers, check out the following: Verizon Family: Permanently block calls, texts and other messages for up to 20 numbers.

What does *77 do on your phone?

Dialing *77 on a landline or some mobile phones activates Anonymous Call Rejection, a feature that blocks incoming calls from callers who hide their number (private/anonymous callers), making them hear a message to hang up and try again without blocking their ID. It's a way to stop unwanted calls from blocked numbers, but it won't stop "Unknown," "Out of Area," or "Unavailable" calls, and some carriers treat mobile *77 differently (sometimes blocking all calls or connecting to 911). 

Is blocking permanent?

"Blocking" isn't inherently permanent and depends on the context: in crafts (knitting/crochet), it's temporary, needing re-blocking after washing (especially acrylics), but for social/digital blocks (people/websites), it can be permanent if you choose, though often people unblock later; for medical nerve blocks, they are designed to be temporary or permanent, but even "permanent" nerve blocks can wear off as nerves regenerate. 

How do I permanently block a number from texting or calling?

Block a number

1. Open your Phone app .
2. Tap More. Call history .
3. Tap a call from the number you want to block.
4. Tap Block / report spam.

What does *82 do to your phone?

Dialing *82 before a phone number on a cell phone temporarily overrides your Caller ID blocking for that single call, making your number appear on the recipient's phone instead of "Blocked" or "Private," allowing calls to lines with Anonymous Call Rejection (*77) to go through. It's the opposite of *67, which hides your number, and it's useful for reaching people who block all private calls. 

How come when I block a number they can still call me?

A blocked number can still call you if the caller uses a different number, hides their caller ID (showing as "No Caller ID"), uses a third-party app, or if your phone's settings only silence rather than block, allowing calls to still appear. To stop them, block each new number, enable "Silence Unknown Callers," use carrier blocking, or install stricter third-party apps, ensuring you've blocked all variations (like with country codes).