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"Block Caller" option is missing in iOS 26.0.1 on my iPhone SE

mac ios 26.0.1 se 2022 - I try to block a phone number from the recents screen; when I press the Info button, the next screen doesn't offer a Block Caller option. Somehow this option disappeared with the iOS update to 26 or 26.0.1, why.

Plus my battery life is now terrible even after turning off all the bells and whistles. What is up with that?

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Original Title: Block Caller option not available

iPhone SE, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 9, 2025 9:31 AM

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Gllm_Dlg

Level 1

32 points

Posted on Dec 9, 2025 8:27 AM

Oren198 just sent me a good workaround. He proposed to add the number to your contacts and then, the option to block the contact appears. There is even a simplier solution, avoiding to add such kind of dirty numbers in your contacts. Choose 'Add name' instead -> then give a name such as 'Spam' -> and then the option appears 'block contact' (it's great as in your recent calls, only the given names appears). It works for me on my iphone SE 2022, hope it will work for you guys.

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Strudelz

Level 1

35 points

Dec 8, 2025 3:02 PM in response to da klein

Sorry to hear that, da klein. You're updated to iOS 26.1 - correct?

(I was never on 26.0 - I updated my phone from the previous version of iOS, prior to 26x)

If you are on 26.1, maybe a complete full shutdown of your phone and a restart might help (??)

Strudelz

Level 1

35 points

Dec 8, 2025 4:05 PM in response to Christopher Moss

Wonder if it's a Carrier issue? I'm using Verizon.

I'm also noticing that if I was the one who made the call to a number that isn't in my Contacts, or if the number is in my Contacts and I now want to block it, the "Block" icon isn't visible in Phone app "Recents", using the swipe left option. Can only see the "Reminder" and "Trash" icons.

Also, if I want to unblock a number, I just saw that I have to do manually it thru an iOS Setting. Can't do it in the Phone app:

"Privacy & Security" > "Blocked Contacts", then manually delete the number.

LD150

Level 10

100,113 points

Nov 19, 2025 3:00 AM in response to da klein

You need this https://apple.com/feedback

Dec 8, 2025 3:15 PM in response to Strudelz

As I mentioned above, a restart shows the Block Button on the call info screen, but only once. If you go back to Recents then press Info again that option doesn't show the second time.

snowy50

Level 1

14 points

Dec 13, 2025 4:02 AM in response to eileen224

Finally the correct answer - when you do this - hit home button and the whole page shows and you can block number. Thanks

Goyg

Level 1

7 points

Oct 10, 2025 7:30 AM in response to Jeff Donald

Phone 'Recents' shows the phone number I want to block at the top of the list. When I select the Info icon next to the number a new screen comes up as Unknown plus the number, but scrolling down does not display a block contact option.

Oct 16, 2025 12:39 PM in response to da klein

I have an iPhone 13 and just updated to IOS 26.0.1 and do not have this problem but a friend has an IPHONE SE and upgraded and does have this problem with being unable to block calls from the calls list view. Is this problem associated to specific models? And has Apple acknowledged the bug?

Jeff Donald

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Oct 16, 2025 1:44 PM in response to MakesyougoMmmmm

Apple rarely if ever acknowledges a bug. Rather, when an issue is determined to be a software bug, the bug is acknowledged to the public and specifics about what exactly is fixed. This method avoids a lot of confusion and misinformation.

da klein Author

Level 1

35 points

Oct 16, 2025 3:31 PM in response to Jeff Donald

Jeff, Thanks for your response. I've been using the Apple product since the early 90's, I think my first machine was a Power Macintosh 6100. I've become accustomed to Apple's way of triage and I'm good with it.

Later, Stand fast in the struggle, daklein

da klein Author

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Oct 16, 2025 7:02 PM in response to MakesyougoMmmmm

The past process of blocking numbers was a very simple process and it would appear that a wait for Apple to deal with this SNAFU may be the only solution to the easy fix. If you refer to my prior post of Oct 10, 2025 11:42 AM in response to da klein I list the long form that can be used to "Block Caller". Allen Jones shows the same process graphically on his Oct 16, 2025 9:50 PM in response to da klein post. The long form is still an option to block unwanted callers. I hope that this helps.

rrohrs

Level 1

18 points

Nov 18, 2025 12:25 PM in response to iPodT2011

I’m having the same issue with my IPhone 17 Pro Max. When I tap the info button next to the number I want to block, there is no block option. Is this a software/update issue? I just installed the newest update and that didn’t resolve the problem.

da klein Author

Level 1

35 points

Nov 18, 2025 2:19 PM in response to rrohrs

I wish I had some insight here. Since I did the 26.1 update I've forgotten to check if I was still having the same call block issue. I'll do the math next call that I get, I'll be sure to post, sorry.

da klein Author

Level 1

35 points

Nov 18, 2025 5:57 PM in response to rrohrs

I'm running iOS 26.1 on my SE 2022. I just assumed Apple would fix this issue with their 26.1 update, as their prior iOS 26 updates didn't do anything to correct the issue (we all know what happens when one ASSUMEs anything). Apple's iOS 26.1 didn't restore the easy "call block" option either. Hello, Earth to Apple, please address this issue sooner rather than later.

LD150

Level 10

100,113 points

Dec 6, 2025 12:57 AM in response to LD150

On opening

after 15 minutes while open

And after closing the contact and reopening it goes immediately back to the first short version

I will try https://apple.com/feedback

but they don't allow photos.

May also try beta FBA that does.

Dec 8, 2025 10:35 AM in response to SIRHCSRAEB

SIRHCSRAEB wrote:

Thanks, the only good reply here.

This is a discussion by volunteers, fellow users. Sometimes, it takes a while to get to the answer. Sometimes there is more than one answer. Disparaging people you may want help from in the future may not be the wisest course.

"Block Caller" option is missing in iOS 26.0.1 on my iPhone SE