If you are reading this then you’re obviously looking for ways to block unknown calls on iPhone Xs, Xs Max Xr. Spam/Unwanted calls have been a thing since the invention of Smartphone and Smartphone makers as well as app developers have also created different tools to deal this disturbance. If there is one thing we can all agree on, is the fact that spam/unwanted calls are very annoying. This is why different phone makers have included tools to deal with this. Some Phones with these tools to handle the issue can look to the app store where they will surely find an app that serves that specific purpose.

The iPhone trio – iPhone Xs, Xs Max and Xr definitely comes equipped with those features. What else would you expect from a phone that cost more than a thousand bucks ? In this guide, we will showing you how to make use of that feature on the three new iPhones to block those spam/unwanted phone calls.

How To Block Unknown Calls On iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max And iPhone Xr

There are different ways to go about it this and we will be outlining as well explaining those methods.

Method 1

You can block unknown calls on iPhone Xs, Xs Max and Xr by using the inbuilt Do Not Disturb option. The Do Not Disturb option makes it possible for any number not saved to your contacts not be able to reach you. This way, only the numbers you have saved to your contact list can put a call across to you. To activate the Do Not Disturb option, follow the steps below.

– Navigate to the Settings Menu by clicking on the Settings App.

– Search for the “Do Not Disturb” option, Tap it and Toggle it On.

Just like that, your phone is now in Do Not Disturb mode and any number that isn’t saved to your contacts can’t call you, including those spam phone numbers.

Method 2

The first method is a very god way to block unknown calls on iPhone Xs, Xs Max and Xr, but what if a genuine number that isn’t saved to your contacts now wants to contact you ? That is where the second method comes in. You can individually block a phone number if you don’t want to use method 1. To do this, you just have wait for a call to come in from a number you would like to block. Next is to copy that phone number, save it to your contact with any name you like e.g Spam Caller or Spam Number and then block the contact.

Conclusion

Another alternative to these two methods will be to download a call blocking app from the apple app store to automatically detect and block most spam calls. That is of course, if you don’t mind the app running in the background and probably showing you some ads. These are the various methods you can use to block those unwanted calls on your iPhone Xs, Xs Max or Xr device. Questions ? Use the comment section down below.