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

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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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Answer 1

da klein Author

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Oct 10, 2025 8:42 AM in response to da klein

I spoke with Apple about this Block Caller option (09 Oct '25) that appears to be missing, it's because it isn't there at this juncture. Though one can go: Settings; Apps; Phone; Call Blocking & ID(I think this needs to be ON, then cycle out); Blocked Contact(add the number you'd like to Block and Bob's your uncle). I would imagine that a future update will restore this Block Caller option thru "Recents; Info process".

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Jeff Donald

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Oct 15, 2025 4:19 PM in response to Dilm54

Hi, this is not Apple Support. Apple and Apple Support do not participate here. Everyone posting and commenting are fellow Apple users, just like you.

Please provide your feedback directly to Apple using the link I shared below or contact Apple support.

Product Feedback - Apple

If you’re in the US, please call 1-800-MY-APPLE, or outside the US, consult the support articles below. In Canada, call 1-800-263-3394.

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

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Answer 3

Goyg

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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.

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Dilm54

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Oct 15, 2025 3:09 PM in response to da klein

I previously had the IPhone 18.01 which worked great! I recently updated to 26.0. I WANT TO BLOCK SPAM CALLS MANUALLY, BUT THE INFO BUTTON NEXT TO RECENT CALLS DOES NOT PROVIDE THIS OPTION ON THE IOS 26.0 IPhone!!

I DO NOT LIKE THE 26.0 update at all!!! BUT YOU NEED TO FIX THE INFO. BUTTON NEXT TO RECENT CALLS ASAP SO PEOPLE CAN MANUALLY BLOCK SPAM CALLS BECAUSE THE INFO. BUTTON DOES NOT HAVE THE BLOCK CALL OPTION!! PLEASE ROLL OUT AN UPDATE TO FIX THIS ASAP!!!!!

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Answer 5

Jeff Donald

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Oct 9, 2025 9:33 AM in response to da klein

Does the caller ID show for the caller you want to block?

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