If you constantly receive annoying calls from unknown callers or telemarketers, then you are not alone out there. In reality, we get tons of spam calls every day, but the good news is that iOS 13 allows you to mute or block those unknown and spam calls. All it takes is a just few taps of buttons.
There are plenty of apps in the App Store that let you block or filter spam calls on your iPhone. Some even come with advanced features such as identifying caller ID of incoming calls, blocking any unwanted call, and more. However, most of those apps are expensive.
In this guide, we are going to show you the steps on how to block spam calls on your iPhone. Before we begin, make sure you now have iOS 13 installed on your iOS device.
iOS 13 introduced Silence Unknown Callers, a cool feature that automatically silences any caller who is not in your contact book. In other words, you won’t hear a thing when an unidentified call comes in. The best part is that the call will be directed to your voicemail box if you have Voicemail set up on your device.
While this is a cool feature, one major drawback is that it can block your emergency calls. Besides, it only silences an unknown caller. However, despite those restrictions, Silence Unknown Callers is still a better option for those who don’t want to install some kind of third-party apps on their device.
Step 1: Open the Settings on your iPhone and then tap the Phone option.
Step 2: Next up, locate the Call Silencing and Blocked Contacts option.
Step 3: Now just simply turn on the switch for Silence Unknown Callers.
Step 4: Find and select the iOS 12.4.1 file you downloaded previously and let iTunes do the rest of the work!
Truecaller is a free tool for blocking and filtering spam calls on your iPhone. What sets it apart from Silence Unknown Callers lies in the ability to block a number so they cannot contact you again. Another great feature is that it automatically identifies unknown callers or companies, which lets you see the true identify of a spam call.
However, it has its own disadvantages. Indeed, the app automatically syncs all of your contacts to its servers, which means you won’t need to switch apps to make a phone call. However, this feature is pretty annoying to some users. Besides, some features are only available in selected countries or regions.
The process of using Truecaller is so simple. First, you need to download the app from here, then launch it on your iPhone (the app will ask for access to your contacts), and go through a little bit of setup. Once everything is ready, you are good to go. You will be asked if you want to pick up or skip an unknown caller.
If you are getting too many calls from telemarketers or spammers, then you have come to the right place. You can easily block or silence any spam calls on your iPhone without having to download any kind of third-party tool.
