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How can I change message settings to filter unknown senders?

messages app when opened shows all unread messages even from unknown senders when already filtered have to switch to known senders every time opened can I change this

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Posted on Apr 29, 2025 11:07 AM

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Apr 29, 2025 9:42 PM in response to Nate2771

"How can I change message settings to filter unknown senders?"

A. Filetering Phones Calls:

B. Turn Off DND:

Are you using Do Not Disturb? If so, turn it off. Go here: How to Turn Do Not Disturb On or Pff on your iPhone - Apple Support

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Apr 29, 2025 9:10 PM in response to Nate2771

"All unread messages show when messages app is opened: messages app when opened shows all unread messages even from unknown senders when already filtered have to switch to known senders every time opened can I change this"

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Filtered Messages Going Though:

I. Perform a Force Restart:

Save what need be, and then Force Restart your iPhone, and then open the Messages app once you are back on the home page. See if no longer continues from there. Go Here: Force Restart iPhone - Apple Support

II. Two Free Apps to Block Messages:

A. Using the App Called Bouncer:

For text messages, there is an app called Bouncer, which block messages out by keywords. But, if these are not text messages, then is would not be an option. Here is the link: Bouncer: Text Messages Blocker 4+ - App Store

B. Use Malwarebytes Mobile Security:

The free version blocks popups. The paid version blocks out known spam numbers, lets you add number to the block list, and allows you to report these numbers to the Developer. So, consider using it. Read the following post to see how to use this software: Blocked numbers - Apple Community

Get it Right in the App Store: Malwarebytes - Mobile Security - App Store

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