You might have noticed that only some can message you through your Messages app. If you’re anything like us, quite a few people can message you through iMessage. This can make you want them only to bother you sometimes. Please keep reading to learn how to block Someone on iMessage, so they no longer receive any new messages from you. Read on for more details…
How to Block Someone on iMessage
We’ve got you covered if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to block Someone on iMessage. All you have to do is select the Messages app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad. Launch the Messages conversation with the person you want to block. Tap on the conversation thread, then tap on the blue arrow in the upper-right corner of the conversation view. Tap on the “i” icon in the lower-left corner of your screen. This will bring up a new menu. If you’d like to block the person, tap on the “Block” option, then they won’t receive any more messages or calls from you. Tap on the blue “Block” icon to confirm the block.
Add People to Your iMessage Blocking List.
If you block too many people, you can create a “Blocking” list that will keep you from being added to Someone’s blocking list. To do this, follow these steps: Open the iMessage app and select the conversation you want to add to your list. To add people to your list, start typing their names and press the “Add to Block” button. When you’re done adding everyone you want to block, tap “Done” in the upper-right corner of the screen
Turn On Messages Filters
If your messages are being blocked too often, you can turn on a filter that will help filter out certain words and phrases. To do this, follow these steps: Open the iMessage app and select the conversation you’d like to filter. To turn on the filter, tap on the “Filters” heading in the “Edit” panel, then toggle the “Advanced” switch on.
Use Advanced Message Settings
If you block too many people, you can also open the “Edit” menu for a conversation and adjust a few settings to help filter out some messages. To do this, follow these steps:
Open the iMessage app and select the conversation you’d like to edit. Tap on the blue arrow in the upper-right corner of the conversation view. Tap on the “Edit” menu icon. You can adjust the following settings here: Allow Replies.
- Allows your blocking friend to send a reply to the last message you sent them
- Allows your blocking friend to send a reply to the last message you sent them Show Preview
- Shows a preview of the following message when the conversation is opened
- Shows a preview of the following message when the conversation is opened. Show New Messages
- Automatically activates (turns on) when your messages are read, so your friend can see new notes without opening them.
Remove People from Your iMessage Block List.
If you’ve added Someone to your iMessage blocking list in the past and later realize that you were wrong, you can easily remove them from the list. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the iMessage app and select the conversation you want to remove from your list.
- Tap the “Info” icon in the upper-right corner of the conversation.
- Tap the “Add to Block” button, then select the “Blocking” option.
Turn off iMessage Showing New Messages.
If you block too many people, you can turn off iMessage’s “New Message” notifications so your friend can see new messages without opening them. To do this, follow these steps: Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Select Messages. Tap on the “Notifications” tab, then toggle off the toggle next to “Show Message Notifications” This will keep your friend from opening your messages and seeing them on their phone, but they can still send you messages.
Conclusion
If you’ve ever found that you’ve accidentally blocked Someone on iMessage, you can easily unblock them. You can also stop specific people and filter messages using advanced settings. These are just a few quick ways to block Someone on iMessage. Remember that you can also block people using phone numbers on their iPhone’s contact list. However, if you do this, you can only stop them on iMessage if you go through a few steps.