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How to Block “No Caller ID” Calls on iPhone with iOS 16

I get cold calls from callers who don’t have a caller ID on iPhone 13 and it’s annoying. Sales teamwork is under the radar to reach potential customers through cold calling and this is a nuisance for most users. The iOS software allows users to block No Caller ID calls on iPhone. Newer versions of iOS have addressed this issue and are focused on improving user productivity. You must take the necessary steps to prevent marketing calls and unknown calls to your number. I showed you how to block callers with Caller ID in iOS 15.

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What is the “Turn Off Unknown Callers”feature on iOS 16 devices?

Apple has added a “Disable Unknown Callers”feature that shows the exit door to annoying callers. You have to enable this feature in iPhone manually, and it’s better to know about it beforehand.

Your iPhone will mute calls from unknown callers.

But what does this mean for you?

These unknown calls won’t show up on the screen, and the iPhone won’t show up at all.

The unknown person will be forwarded to voicemail.

  • However, you can find out from which unknown number they called you earlier in the “Recent”.
  • Open the Phone app and select “Recent”to find out about it.
  • This feature will not disturb normal calls coming from saved contacts.

Anyone from the contact list will be allowed by default, and “Disconnect unknown caller”will not create problems.

So, you are worried about random people calling you during meetings, conferences, travel, etc.

Let me show you how to enable the Unknown Caller Disable feature in iOS 16.

This guide to block incoming calls without caller ID works best with the following devices:

  • iPhone 6
  • iPhone 7
  • iPhone 8
  • iphone x
  • iphone 11
  • iphone 12
  • iphone 13
  • iphone 14

How to turn on the silence of unknown callers in iOS 16?

The next level privacy feature is available on all iPhones that support iOS 16 software. Don’t worry about the incompatible device, it’s available on the latest iPhone 13 and older iPhones.

Step 1: Open “Settings”from the home screen.

Step 2: Swipe down and select the “Phone”option.

Step 3: Swipe down and tap “Turn Off Unknown Callers”to see more.

Step 4: Click on the “Disable unknown callers”option.

You have enabled this feature on iPhone.

Now you will not be bothered by marketing agents and annoying cold calls. You won’t miss important messages because calls are forwarded to voicemail. Open your voicemail inbox and listen to important conversations without limits.

Disabling unknown callers in older versions of iOS

Millions use old iPhones. They ignore new updates due to battery life issues. iOS build quality and a longer software update cycle have encouraged millions of people to stick with what they have right now. Many have not decided to update the iOS version, and if you are one of those readers, then this solution is for you.

  • Open the Settings app.
  • Swipe down and Focus to continue.
  • Click Do Not Disturb to continue.
  • Tap the People option in Do Not Disturb settings.
  • Select “Calls From”to view more.
  • Select “All Contacts”to enable the feature to turn off unknown callers in iOS 16.

Note. You have similar options in DND in iOS 14 and earlier.

I showed you a tutorial on iOS 16 and if you are using an earlier version. Try looking for “Calls From”in Do Not Disturb.

Block iPhone 13/12/14 No calls with caller ID

All calls from unknown numbers will be disabled on iPhone and only saved calls from contacts will be displayed in full screen.

Blocking unknown callers in iPhone 13 settings

I want to show you another traditional unknown caller blocking feature on older iOS devices. If you have an iPhone 4, iPhone 5 or SE, you can try this method.

  • Open “Settings”to confirm the changes.
  • Select the “Phone”option.
  • Swipe down and select “Blocked Contacts”to view more.
  • Swipe down and tap “Add New”.
  • Find the saved contact you want to block in iPhone.

Note. You can create a caller contact that annoys you.

  • It will appear in the Blocked Contacts list.

Apple hasn’t abandoned traditional features on the iPhone, and you’ll find call blocking options in iOS 16 or earlier.

Block Calls Manually in iPhone 13

Difficult to follow? I understand where you’re from and you have time to sort things out. I think it’s time to go back to the old ways and show you how to manually block an unknown caller on an iOS device. Don’t worry about the iOS version because this solution is available in old software from six years ago.

  • Open the Phone app.
  • Select “Contacts”from the list.
  • Tap the + icon located in the upper right corner.
  • Fill in the empty fields.

Enter a name to identify the caller.

Enter your phone number and you can copy and paste it into the blank field.

  • Click “Done”located in the upper right corner.
  • Swipe down and tap “Block this caller”to continue.
  • Click “Block caller”to confirm the action.

You can confirm this by checking the list of blocked calls.

  • Open “Settings”to confirm the changes.
  • Select the “Phone”option.
  • Swipe down and select “Blocked Contacts”to continue.
  • Here you will find the blocked contact.

Select a contact and remove it from the list of blocked callers.

Conclusion

I have shown you all possible ways to block “No caller ID”calls on iPhone 13 and earlier. You don’t have to worry about new features that might confuse users who are not familiar with the iOS system. Block any number that doesn’t show caller ID on iPhone 12 or previous releases. Follow the same guide to remove blocked numbers from the list and turn off the “Disable unknown callers”feature.

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