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Call Blocking & Identification on iPhone: How It Works
By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read
Quick answer
Control which apps can label or block incoming calls. Third-party apps — including the carrier apps from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile — can register a call-identification extension with iOS. This screen shows which ones are active and lets you reorder or disable them. If unwanted calls stopped being labelled, this is the first place to check.
Secret CodesDial codes, SIM & network test · Free on the App StoreDownload free →| What it does | Control which apps can label or block incoming calls. |
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| Published for | any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular |
| Type | iOS setting |
Control which apps can label or block incoming calls. This page explains what it does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What is Call Blocking & Identification?
Third-party apps — including the carrier apps from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile — can register a call-identification extension with iOS. This screen shows which ones are active and lets you reorder or disable them.
If unwanted calls stopped being labelled, this is the first place to check.
How do I do it?
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Apps, then Phone (or tap Phone directly on earlier versions of iOS).
- Tap Call Blocking & Identification.
- Turn individual apps on or off, and drag to set their priority.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular |
|---|---|
| Type | iOS setting |
| Good to know | Requires a call-blocking app to be installed. Each carrier ships its own. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Call Blocking & Identification on iPhone?
Control which apps can label or block incoming calls. Third-party apps — including the carrier apps from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile — can register a call-identification extension with iOS. This screen shows which ones are active and lets you reorder or disable them.
What else should I know about Call Blocking & Identification?
If unwanted calls stopped being labelled, this is the first place to check.
What are the steps for Call Blocking & Identification?
1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap Apps, then Phone (or tap Phone directly on earlier versions of iOS). 3. Tap Call Blocking & Identification. 4. Turn individual apps on or off, and drag to set their priority.
Where do I find Call Blocking & Identification?
In the Settings app on your iPhone.
Is there a dial code for Call Blocking & Identification?
No. On iPhone this is not a dial code, so you use the steps on this page instead.
Which carriers does Call Blocking & Identification work on?
It is published for any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular. Requires a call-blocking app to be installed. Each carrier ships its own.
Does Call Blocking & Identification work on Android phones too?
These steps are for iPhone. Android phones have their own menus.
Will Call Blocking & Identification work outside the US?
The iPhone steps stay the same, although some features depend on your carrier and region.
What if Call Blocking & Identification does not work on my iPhone?
Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.
What is related to Call Blocking & Identification?
Manage Blocked Numbers. Review and edit everyone you have blocked.
What else is in this category?
Silence Unknown Callers. Send calls from numbers you don't know straight to voicemail.
Can I find Call Blocking & Identification in an app?
Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details, as part of Secret Codes Pro.
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