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iPhone XS – How to Block Text Messages

Sending and receiving text messages on your iPhone is convenient and useful, but sometimes you may get unwanted messages from people you don’t want to hear from. Fortunately, the iPhone XS makes it easy to block text messages so you no longer receive them. Here are the main ways to block texts on the iPhone XS.

Block Texts Using the Messages App

The easiest way to block texts is directly in the Messages app. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Messages app and select the conversation with the contact you want to block.
  2. Tap the contact name at the top of the conversation.
  3. Scroll down and tap “Block this Caller”.
  4. Confirm by tapping “Block Contact”.

You will no longer receive text messages from that person. And they won’t get any notification that you blocked them.

Unblocking Contacts

If you change your mind later, you can unblock contacts. Here’s how:

  1. Open Settings > Messages.
  2. Tap “Blocked Contacts”.
  3. Tap “Edit”.
  4. Tap the red minus icon next to each blocked contact you want to unblock.

Use Unknown Senders Filter

You can automatically filter text messages from people not in your contacts so they don’t bother you. Here’s how to turn this filter on:

  1. Go to Settings > Messages.
  2. Turn on “Filter Unknown Senders”.

With this filter enabled, you won’t get notifications for texts from unknown numbers. The messages will go into a separate tab in the Messages app that you can check manually if you want.

Block All Texts from Settings

For more control, you can completely block all text messages that are not from your contacts or recent outgoing calls. Here’s how:

  1. Open Settings > Messages.
  2. Turn on “Blocked Contacts”.

This will block all texts from numbers not already in your contacts or recent calls. You can still add specific numbers to your contacts to allow texts from them.

Block Texts While Driving

Concerned about distracted driving? Use Do Not Disturb While Driving to block incoming alerts including texts:

  1. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb.
  2. Turn on “Activate” under “Do Not Disturb While Driving”.

This will automatically block text notifications any time your iPhone detects you may be driving. You can still access texts manually if urgently needed.

Report Spam Texts

If you receive an obvious spam text, help reduce this nuisance for everyone by reporting it:

  1. Open the spam text conversation.
  2. Tap the name/number.
  3. Scroll down and tap “Report Junk”.

Reporting spam texts helps Apple and carriers crack down on text messaging abuse.

Recovering Blocked Text Conversations

If you ever block someone by accident or later need to access a blocked conversation, you can recover and unblock it:

  1. Install and open the iMyFone iBypasser app on your computer.
  2. Connect your iPhone XS and click “Start”.
  3. Select “Message & Attachment” and click “Scan”.
  4. Preview and recover any blocked text conversations you need.

This will allow you to access text history even from blocked contacts on your iPhone XS.

Blocking unwanted and spammy text messages on the iPhone XS is quick and easy. By using the Messages app, Settings, Do Not Disturb While Driving, and reporting tools, you can take control of your text messaging experience. Reduce distractions and nuisance texts by blocking senders directly in Messages, turning on filters, or blocking texts system-wide.

Summary of Ways to Block Texts on iPhone XS

  • Block individuals in Messages app
  • Use Unknown Senders filter
  • Block all non-contacts in Settings
  • Enable Do Not Disturb While Driving
  • Report spam texts to reduce nuisance
  • Recover blocked texts if needed later

With these simple taps and toggles, you can avoid unwanted text messages on your iPhone XS. Take back control of your inbox and messaging experience. Block nuisance texts and senders with the tools available right on your iPhone.

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