Unable to block phone numbers and emails on iPhone XR after iOS 18.3.1 update

After the iOS 18.3.1 I cannot block phone numbers or email. What happened????

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iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 26, 2025 02:34 PM

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3 replies

sberman

Level 10

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Feb 26, 2025 03:12 PM in response to AnnamarieR

Settings > Apps > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification

AnnamarieR Author

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Feb 26, 2025 05:26 PM in response to sberman

I already checked that and it is fine, not working

sberman

Level 10

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Feb 26, 2025 05:35 PM in response to AnnamarieR

What does “not working” mean exactly?

Does it mean you have blocked a number which then calls you and the call is not blocked?

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Unable to block phone numbers and emails on iPhone XR after iOS 18.3.1 update