Why do blocked numbers still ring on my iPhone?

If you have added a contact to your block list using the steps here: Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, then it is possible the caller is using a third party source to get their call to come through.
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Why is a blocked number still calling me on iPhone?

Ensure that their Apple ID is blocked too.

Some spammers may spoof the Caller ID. It is possible that they are not calling from a real number. If they are disguising their identity by falsifying the caller ID information, this is called caller ID spoofing. Read this Apple documentation to handle these types of calls.
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Why do blocked numbers still ring through?

The problem is there, the block calls feature is tricked, in reality it sees 555-1234 even though you see 555-7890. So even if that is blocked it will still ring because it sees the real number and NOT the one that shows (blocked) on your phone.
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Do iphones still ring if blocked number calls?

When calling from the blocked number, the caller hears either one ring, or no rings at all, but the other phone remains silent. The caller is then informed that the recipient isn't available, and is diverted to voicemail (if that service is set up by the person you're calling).
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Will a phone call go through if I'm blocked?

“The simplest way to tell if you have been blocked by an Android user is to call,” Lavelle says. Just like with an iPhone, listen for it to be diverted to voicemail or play you a pre-recorded message.
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Why I'm Still Receiving Calls



How many times will the phone ring if you are blocked?

When you call a number and if your only hear one ring and after that, you are directed to a voicemail after one ring, chances are high that you have been blocked. If you hear the same thing for 3-4 days and the number only rings once before being directed to a voicemail, you have definitely been blocked.
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How do I permanently block a number?

How to block a phone number on stock Android
  1. Open the Phone app.
  2. Go into the Contacts tab.
  3. Find the contact you want to block and tap on it.
  4. Hit the three-dot menu button.
  5. Select Block numbers.
  6. Select whether you want to report the number(s) as spam or not.
  7. Confirm by hitting Block.
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Can a blocked number still call you on no caller ID?

I have blocked a number, but can this person still get through to my phone if they hide their mobile number? Answer: A: Answer: A: Yep.
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How can someone call me if blocked?

If you do not like the idea of calling from another Phone Number, you can hide Caller ID on your smartphone and make a call to the person that has blocked your number. When you Call using Hidden Caller ID, your Contact's iPhone or Android Phone won't be able detect your Phone Number and your Call will go through.
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How do I block blocked calls on my iPhone?

Manage your blocked phone numbers, contacts, and emails
  1. Phone. Go to Settings > Phone and tap Blocked Contacts to see the list.
  2. FaceTime. Go to Settings > FaceTime. Under Calls, tap Blocked Contacts.
  3. Messages. Go to Settings > Messages. Under SMS/MMS, tap Blocked Contacts.
  4. Mail. Go to Settings > Mail.
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How do I block numbers that are not in contacts on iPhone?

  1. On your iPhone navigate to recent calls. Then get that call info. Use the copy feature on “Unknown Caller”.
  2. Now go to contacts. Click the + sign to add a new contact. Use the paste feature and fill the fields like first name, last name, company and phone number. Press done.
  3. Now you have option to block the caller.
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How do I stop blocked numbers from leaving voicemail iPhone?

Go to the keypad of your phone and then type the number “#404” without quotes and press "Call." This should deactivate your voice-mail service. If you are not sure you can try to call your voicemail box just to check whether you have new messages or not.
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Do blocked calls go straight to voicemail on iPhone?

One ring and straight to voicemail means you might be blocked. Even if you've been blocked, you'll still be able to ring through and leave a message -- the intended recipient simply won't be notified.
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When you block someone do they know?

Blocking Someone on Android Messages and Apple iMessage

When you block a contact over Android or iPhone, they will still be able to send you text messages. These messages will not show up on your phone but the sender will see the messages as sent. They won't know that they've been blocked.
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What does it mean when a phone rings once and then goes to a busy signal?

The primary reasons for calls ringing a few times and then going to a busy signal are: Poor coverage or transitioning between cell sites during the call attempt. Simply try again. The person has a short ringing time and no VM set up.
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Can someone get your voicemail if you're blocked?

A blocked number works a little differently. You'll get one ring, then go right to voicemail. You're free to leave a voicemail, although it won't go directly to the recipient's inbox.
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Can blocked callers leave a voicemail?

Blocked phone calls go straight to voicemail

The blocked caller can still leave a voicemail, but it won't show up with your regular messages.
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Why can't I block someone on iPhone?

The next thing you'll want to do is make sure that you're using the latest version (14.1) of software on your iPhone. Also, if you have any call filtering apps, you'd want to remove them, restart your iPhone and try to block the number again. If the issue persists, you'd want to reach out to Apple Support.
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Is there a way to block all calls not in contacts?

Tap "Settings" in the dropdown menu. 4. Tap "Block numbers" and then toggle the button beside "Block unknown callers" to green.
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How do you block all incoming calls that are not in contacts?

Enable the option Automatically screen.
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Block Calls From Anyone Not in Contacts on Google Pixel
  1. Go to your phone's Settings.
  2. Tap Sound & vibration → select Do Not Disturb.
  3. Tap People → select Block or allow calls and allow calls coming from your contacts only.
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How do I block unknown numbers automatically?

Open the “Phone” app and—from the “Keypad” tab—tap the three-dot menu icon in the top-right. Select “Settings” from the menu. Go to “Block Numbers.” Toggle the switch on for “Block Unknown/Private Numbers.”
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Why does block unknown callers not work?

Open the phone app>three dots upper right>Settings>Block numbers. This isn't prefect but it has worked and helped me in the past. As for the option you mentioned turning on, it sounds like that is for blocked numbers. So if the call was actually coming in "Unknown" then it would not allow the call in.
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Can I block all unknown numbers on iPhone?

With iOS 13 and later, you can turn on Silence Unknown Callers to avoid getting calls from people you don't know. This blocks phone numbers that you've never been in contact with and don't have saved in your contacts list.
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How do I limit incoming calls on my iPhone?

Follow these instructions to limit all incoming calls to people on your Contacts list:
  1. Navigate to Settings -> Do Not Disturb.
  2. Toggle Manual ON (green slider) to enable Do Not Disturb (DND), or schedule a time for DND to automatically switch on.
  3. Tap Allow Calls From.
  4. Select All Contacts.
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