Re: how do you block texts

[Dan]

  
  
Ok, I figured this one out.  the user
guide does not explain it fully so I was confused.

  
to do this you first have to open a text
conversation.  You next double tap on the name/phone number at
the top of the screen.  This will bring up a list of choices. 
The user guide says to scroll down and click on the "block this
sender" button.  This is not correct because this choice doesn't
show up in this list.  You should find the "More info" button
and click on it at this point.  You will now see a list of
choices which does include the block button.   Double tap this
button and you will be prompted for your confirmation of
blocking or canceling.

  
I have already alerted the Apple folks
about this deficiency in the user guide.

  


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Re: how do you block texts

[Bill Gallik]

Hi All,

That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a specified 
source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:

1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open the Phone 
app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the offending contact and 
open it, activate the “Edit” button and finally locate and activate the “Block” 
button at the bottom of the contact dialog.

2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then locate and 
activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting dialog locate and 
activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in the telephone number you 
desire to block.

Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done this using 
both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough times that it seems easy 
enough to me until I start giving written instructions!!!  YIKES


* * * * * * * * * * * *
- Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
- "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is nightmare."
- Japanese Proverb


> On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan  wrote:
> 
> Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it fully so I 
> was confused.
> 
> 
> 
> to do this you first have to open a text conversation.  You next double tap 
> on the name/phone number at the top of the screen.  This will bring up a list 
> of choices.  The user guide says to scroll down and click on the "block this 
> sender" button.  This is not correct because this choice doesn't show up in 
> this list.  You should find the "More info" button and click on it at this 
> point.  You will now see a list of choices which does include the block 
> button.   Double tap this button and you will be prompted for your 
> confirmation of blocking or canceling.
> 
> 
> 
> I have already alerted the Apple folks about this deficiency in the user 
> guide.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: how do you block texts

[Wayne Merritt]

Do you know if the second method works for blocking spam texts from
email addresses? I get these fairly often and they show up as
messages, even though they are from an email address.

Wayne

On 10/27/21, Bill Gallik  wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a
> specified source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:
>
> 1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open the
> Phone app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the offending
> contact and open it, activate the “Edit” button and finally locate and
> activate the “Block” button at the bottom of the contact dialog.
>
> 2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then locate
> and activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting dialog locate and
> activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in the telephone number you
> desire to block.
>
> Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done this using
> both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough times that it seems
> easy enough to me until I start giving written instructions!!!  YIKES
>
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * *
> - Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
> - "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is nightmare."
> - Japanese Proverb
>
>
>> On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan  wrote:
>>
>> Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it fully so I
>> was confused.
>>
>>
>>
>> to do this you first have to open a text conversation.  You next double
>> tap on the name/phone number at the top of the screen.  This will bring up
>> a list of choices.  The user guide says to scroll down and click on the
>> "block this sender" button.  This is not correct because this choice
>> doesn't show up in this list.  You should find the "More info" button and
>> click on it at this point.  You will now see a list of choices which does
>> include the block button.   Double tap this button and you will be
>> prompted for your confirmation of blocking or canceling.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have already alerted the Apple folks about this deficiency in the user
>> guide.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Re: how do you block texts

[Bill Gallik]

It appears that, using the second method, if you put in the email address it 
will block email messages from that address as well.  I forgot all about that, 
H, no wonder I don’t get any email from that person!


  
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> On Oct 27, 2021, at 1:14 PM, Wayne Merritt  wrote:
> 
> Do you know if the second method works for blocking spam texts from
> email addresses? I get these fairly often and they show up as
> messages, even though they are from an email address.
> 
> Wayne
> 
>> On 10/27/21, Bill Gallik  wrote:
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a
>> specified source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:
>> 
>> 1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open the
>> Phone app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the offending
>> contact and open it, activate the “Edit” button and finally locate and
>> activate the “Block” button at the bottom of the contact dialog.
>> 
>> 2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then locate
>> and activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting dialog locate and
>> activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in the telephone number you
>> desire to block.
>> 
>> Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done this using
>> both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough times that it seems
>> easy enough to me until I start giving written instructions!!!  YIKES
>> 
>> 
>> * * * * * * * * * * * *
>> - Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
>> - "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is nightmare."
>> - Japanese Proverb
>> 
>> 
 On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it fully so I
>>> was confused.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> to do this you first have to open a text conversation.  You next double
>>> tap on the name/phone number at the top of the screen.  This will bring up
>>> a list of choices.  The user guide says to scroll down and click on the
>>> "block this sender" button.  This is not correct because this choice
>>> doesn't show up in this list.  You should find the "More info" button and
>>> click on it at this point.  You will now see a list of choices which does
>>> include the block button.   Double tap this button and you will be
>>> prompted for your confirmation of blocking or canceling.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I have already alerted the Apple folks about this deficiency in the user
>>> guide.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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RE: how do you block texts

[Carolyn]

I have a strange group message that I want to block. These directions never led 
me to block. 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Bill Gallik
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:21 PM
To: viPhone 📩 
Subject: Re: how do you block texts

Hi All,

That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a specified 
source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:

1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open the Phone 
app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the offending contact and 
open it, activate the “Edit” button and finally locate and activate the “Block” 
button at the bottom of the contact dialog.

2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then locate and 
activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting dialog locate and 
activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in the telephone number you 
desire to block.

Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done this using 
both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough times that it seems easy 
enough to me until I start giving written instructions!!!  YIKES


* * * * * * * * * * * *
- Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
- "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is nightmare."
- Japanese Proverb




On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan mailto:dbeaver...@gmail.com> > wrote:


Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it fully 
so I was confused.




to do this you first have to open a text conversation.  You next double 
tap on the name/phone number at the top of the screen.  This will bring up a 
list of choices.  The user guide says to scroll down and click on the "block 
this sender" button.  This is not correct because this choice doesn't show up 
in this list.  You should find the "More info" button and click on it at this 
point.  You will now see a list of choices which does include the block button. 
  Double tap this button and you will be prompted for your confirmation of 
blocking or canceling.




I have already alerted the Apple folks about this deficiency in the 
user guide.







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Re: how do you block texts

[Donna Casteen]

Carolyn,

Open the messages app.
Find & tap on the message that you want to block.
Go to the top of the page & swipe to the email address or the phone number of 
the person who sent the message.
Tap on the email address or phone number.
A menu will appear, swipe down to Info & tap.
Swipe down to Block This Caller & tap.
I think that you may have to tap to confirm.
---
If the message has multiple recipients, you will have to copy the first email 
address or phone number in the list of recipients of the message. Then go to 
settings, phone & swipe down to Blocked Callers & paste the copied info into 
the edit field to add the messager to the Block list.

Donna
  
> 
> I have a strange group message that I want to block. These directions never 
> led me to block. 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Bill Gallik
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:21 PM
> To: viPhone 📩 
> Subject: Re: how do you block texts
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a specified 
> source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:
> 
> 1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open the Phone 
> app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the offending contact 
> and open it, activate the “Edit” button and finally locate and activate the 
> “Block” button at the bottom of the contact dialog.
> 
> 2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then locate and 
> activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting dialog locate and 
> activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in the telephone number you 
> desire to block.
> 
> Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done this using 
> both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough times that it seems 
> easy enough to me until I start giving written instructions!!!  YIKES
> 
> 
> * * * * * * * * * * * *
> - Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
> - "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is nightmare."
> - Japanese Proverb
> 
> 
> 
> 
>On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan  <mailto:dbeaver...@gmail.com> > wrote:
> 
> 
>Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it fully so I 
> was confused.
> 
>
>
> 
>to do this you first have to open a text conversation.  You next double 
> tap on the name/phone number at the top of the screen.  This will bring up a 
> list of choices.  The user guide says to scroll down and click on the "block 
> this sender" button.  This is not correct because this choice doesn't show up 
> in this list.  You should find the "More info" button and click on it at this 
> point.  You will now see a list of choices which does include the block 
> button.   Double tap this button and you will be prompted for your 
> confirmation of blocking or canceling.
> 
>
>
> 
>I have already alerted the Apple folks about this deficiency in the user 
> guide.
> 
>
>
> 
>
>
> 
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RE: how do you block texts

[Carolyn]

I tried that, but this is an obnoxious and strange group. I don't know if it is 
because it was to 20 people or what, but I could not block it. Thanks. 

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Donna Casteen
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 4:09 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: how do you block texts

Carolyn,

Open the messages app.
Find & tap on the message that you want to block.
Go to the top of the page & swipe to the email address or the phone number of 
the person who sent the message.
Tap on the email address or phone number.
A menu will appear, swipe down to Info & tap.
Swipe down to Block This Caller & tap.
I think that you may have to tap to confirm.
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If the message has multiple recipients, you will have to copy the first email 
address or phone number in the list of recipients of the message. Then go to 
settings, phone & swipe down to Blocked Callers & paste the copied info into 
the edit field to add the messager to the Block list.

Donna
  
> 
> I have a strange group message that I want to block. These directions never 
> led me to block. 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Bill Gallik
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:21 PM
> To: viPhone 📩 
> Subject: Re: how do you block texts
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a specified 
> source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:
> 
> 1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open the Phone 
> app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the offending contact 
> and open it, activate the “Edit” button and finally locate and activate the 
> “Block” button at the bottom of the contact dialog.
> 
> 2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then locate and 
> activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting dialog locate and 
> activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in the telephone number you 
> desire to block.
> 
> Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done this using 
> both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough times that it seems 
> easy enough to me until I start giving written instructions!!!  YIKES
> 
> 
> * * * * * * * * * * * *
> - Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
> - "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is nightmare."
> - Japanese Proverb
> 
> 
> 
> 
>On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan  <mailto:dbeaver...@gmail.com> > wrote:
> 
> 
>Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it fully so I 
> was confused.
> 
>
>
> 
>to do this you first have to open a text conversation.  You next double 
> tap on the name/phone number at the top of the screen.  This will bring up a 
> list of choices.  The user guide says to scroll down and click on the "block 
> this sender" button.  This is not correct because this choice doesn't show up 
> in this list.  You should find the "More info" button and click on it at this 
> point.  You will now see a list of choices which does include the block 
> button.   Double tap this button and you will be prompted for your 
> confirmation of blocking or canceling.
> 
>
>
> 
>I have already alerted the Apple folks about this deficiency in the user 
> guide.
> 
>
>
> 
>
>
> 
>-- 
>Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
> 
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Re: how do you block texts

[Wayne Merritt]

Bill,
When I use the second method of blocking unwanted text/emails, I'm
presented with a search box. I have tried entering the email address I
want to block texts from, but all it does is search my contacts for
that address. Since the address is not in my contacts, I am unable to
block it. Thoughts?

Regards,
Wayne Merritt

On 10/28/21, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote:
> I tried that, but this is an obnoxious and strange group. I don't know if it
> is because it was to 20 people or what, but I could not block it. Thanks.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Donna Casteen
> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 4:09 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: how do you block texts
>
> Carolyn,
>
> Open the messages app.
> Find & tap on the message that you want to block.
> Go to the top of the page & swipe to the email address or the phone number
> of the person who sent the message.
> Tap on the email address or phone number.
> A menu will appear, swipe down to Info & tap.
> Swipe down to Block This Caller & tap.
> I think that you may have to tap to confirm.
> ---
> If the message has multiple recipients, you will have to copy the first
> email address or phone number in the list of recipients of the message. Then
> go to settings, phone & swipe down to Blocked Callers & paste the copied
> info into the edit field to add the messager to the Block list.
>
> Donna
>
>>
>> I have a strange group message that I want to block. These directions
>> never led me to block.
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
>> Of Bill Gallik
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:21 PM
>> To: viPhone 📩 
>> Subject: Re: how do you block texts
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a
>> specified source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:
>>
>> 1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open the
>> Phone app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the offending
>> contact and open it, activate the “Edit” button and finally locate and
>> activate the “Block” button at the bottom of the contact dialog.
>>
>> 2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then locate
>> and activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting dialog locate
>> and activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in the telephone number
>> you desire to block.
>>
>> Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done this
>> using both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough times that it
>> seems easy enough to me until I start giving written instructions!!!
>> YIKES
>>
>>
>> * * * * * * * * * * * *
>> - Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
>> - "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is
>> nightmare."
>> - Japanese Proverb
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan > <mailto:dbeaver...@gmail.com> > wrote:
>>
>>
>>Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it fully
>> so I was confused.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>to do this you first have to open a text conversation.  You next double
>> tap on the name/phone number at the top of the screen.  This will bring up
>> a list of choices.  The user guide says to scroll down and click on the
>> "block this sender" button.  This is not correct because this choice
>> doesn't show up in this list.  You should find the "More info" button and
>> click on it at this point.  You will now see a list of choices which does
>> include the block button.   Double tap this button and you will be
>> prompted for your confirmation of blocking or canceling.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>I have already alerted the Apple folks about this deficiency in the
>> user guide.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>--
>>Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
>>
>>--
>>The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone
>> list.
>>
>>If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list,
>> or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the
>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself.
>>
>>Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at:
>> mk...@ucla.edu <mailto:mk...@uc

RE: how do you block texts

[Carolyn]

Maybe that is why I could not block my group; the numbers are not in my 
Contacts. However, I never got an option to block anything. 

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Wayne Merritt
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 9:36 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: how do you block texts

Bill,
When I use the second method of blocking unwanted text/emails, I'm presented 
with a search box. I have tried entering the email address I want to block 
texts from, but all it does is search my contacts for that address. Since the 
address is not in my contacts, I am unable to block it. Thoughts?

Regards,
Wayne Merritt

On 10/28/21, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote:
> I tried that, but this is an obnoxious and strange group. I don't know 
> if it is because it was to 20 people or what, but I could not block it. 
> Thanks.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Donna Casteen
> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 4:09 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: how do you block texts
>
> Carolyn,
>
> Open the messages app.
> Find & tap on the message that you want to block.
> Go to the top of the page & swipe to the email address or the phone 
> number of the person who sent the message.
> Tap on the email address or phone number.
> A menu will appear, swipe down to Info & tap.
> Swipe down to Block This Caller & tap.
> I think that you may have to tap to confirm.
> ---
> If the message has multiple recipients, you will have to copy the 
> first email address or phone number in the list of recipients of the 
> message. Then go to settings, phone & swipe down to Blocked Callers & 
> paste the copied info into the edit field to add the messager to the Block 
> list.
>
> Donna
>
>>
>> I have a strange group message that I want to block. These 
>> directions never led me to block.
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>> Behalf Of Bill Gallik
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:21 PM
>> To: viPhone 📩 
>> Subject: Re: how do you block texts
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a 
>> specified source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:
>>
>> 1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open 
>> the Phone app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the 
>> offending contact and open it, activate the “Edit” button and finally 
>> locate and activate the “Block” button at the bottom of the contact dialog.
>>
>> 2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then 
>> locate and activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting 
>> dialog locate and activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in 
>> the telephone number you desire to block.
>>
>> Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done 
>> this using both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough 
>> times that it seems easy enough to me until I start giving written 
>> instructions!!!
>> YIKES
>>
>>
>> * * * * * * * * * * * *
>> - Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
>> - "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is 
>> nightmare."
>> - Japanese Proverb
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan > <mailto:dbeaver...@gmail.com> > wrote:
>>
>>
>>Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it 
>> fully so I was confused.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>to do this you first have to open a text conversation.  You next 
>> double tap on the name/phone number at the top of the screen.  This 
>> will bring up a list of choices.  The user guide says to scroll down 
>> and click on the "block this sender" button.  This is not correct 
>> because this choice doesn't show up in this list.  You should find 
>> the "More info" button and click on it at this point.  You will now see a 
>> list of choices which does
>> include the block button.   Double tap this button and you will be
>> prompted for your confirmation of blocking or canceling.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>I have already alerted the Apple folks about this deficiency in 
>> the user guide.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>--
>>Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
>>
>>--
>>The following information is important for all members 

Re: how do you block texts

[Donna Casteen]

If the text message is a spam message that has a list of receipants: If you 
fully open the text message, copy the top number or email in the list, create a 
contact card for the number/email, once contact card has been created, go & 
block the contact. Once the contact is blocked delete the contact. The 
number/email should remain in the blocked contact list.

Donna
 
> 
> Maybe that is why I could not block my group; the numbers are not in my 
> Contacts. However, I never got an option to block anything. 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Wayne Merritt
> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 9:36 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: how do you block texts
> 
> Bill,
> When I use the second method of blocking unwanted text/emails, I'm presented 
> with a search box. I have tried entering the email address I want to block 
> texts from, but all it does is search my contacts for that address. Since the 
> address is not in my contacts, I am unable to block it. Thoughts?
> 
> Regards,
> Wayne Merritt
> 
>> On 10/28/21, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote:
>> I tried that, but this is an obnoxious and strange group. I don't know 
>> if it is because it was to 20 people or what, but I could not block it. 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>> Behalf Of Donna Casteen
>> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 4:09 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: how do you block texts
>> 
>> Carolyn,
>> 
>> Open the messages app.
>> Find & tap on the message that you want to block.
>> Go to the top of the page & swipe to the email address or the phone 
>> number of the person who sent the message.
>> Tap on the email address or phone number.
>> A menu will appear, swipe down to Info & tap.
>> Swipe down to Block This Caller & tap.
>> I think that you may have to tap to confirm.
>> ---
>> If the message has multiple recipients, you will have to copy the 
>> first email address or phone number in the list of recipients of the 
>> message. Then go to settings, phone & swipe down to Blocked Callers & 
>> paste the copied info into the edit field to add the messager to the Block 
>> list.
>> 
>> Donna
>> 
>>> 
>>> I have a strange group message that I want to block. These 
>>> directions never led me to block.
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>>> Behalf Of Bill Gallik
>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:21 PM
>>> To: viPhone 📩 
>>> Subject: Re: how do you block texts
>>> 
>>> Hi All,
>>> 
>>> That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a 
>>> specified source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:
>>> 
>>> 1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open 
>>> the Phone app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the 
>>> offending contact and open it, activate the “Edit” button and finally 
>>> locate and activate the “Block” button at the bottom of the contact dialog.
>>> 
>>> 2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then 
>>> locate and activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting 
>>> dialog locate and activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in 
>>> the telephone number you desire to block.
>>> 
>>> Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done 
>>> this using both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough 
>>> times that it seems easy enough to me until I start giving written 
>>> instructions!!!
>>> YIKES
>>> 
>>> 
>>> * * * * * * * * * * * *
>>> - Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
>>> - "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is 
>>> nightmare."
>>> - Japanese Proverb
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan >> <mailto:dbeaver...@gmail.com> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it 
>>> fully so I was confused.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   to do this you first have to open a text conversation.  You next 
>>> double tap on the name/phone number at the top of the screen.  This 
>>> wil

RE: how do you block texts

[Carolyn]

Great, thanks, Donna! 

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Donna Casteen
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 12:00 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: how do you block texts

If the text message is a spam message that has a list of receipants: If you 
fully open the text message, copy the top number or email in the list, create a 
contact card for the number/email, once contact card has been created, go & 
block the contact. Once the contact is blocked delete the contact. The 
number/email should remain in the blocked contact list.

Donna
 
> 
> Maybe that is why I could not block my group; the numbers are not in my 
> Contacts. However, I never got an option to block anything. 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Wayne Merritt
> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 9:36 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: how do you block texts
> 
> Bill,
> When I use the second method of blocking unwanted text/emails, I'm presented 
> with a search box. I have tried entering the email address I want to block 
> texts from, but all it does is search my contacts for that address. Since the 
> address is not in my contacts, I am unable to block it. Thoughts?
> 
> Regards,
> Wayne Merritt
> 
>> On 10/28/21, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote:
>> I tried that, but this is an obnoxious and strange group. I don't 
>> know if it is because it was to 20 people or what, but I could not block it. 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>> Behalf Of Donna Casteen
>> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 4:09 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: how do you block texts
>> 
>> Carolyn,
>> 
>> Open the messages app.
>> Find & tap on the message that you want to block.
>> Go to the top of the page & swipe to the email address or the phone 
>> number of the person who sent the message.
>> Tap on the email address or phone number.
>> A menu will appear, swipe down to Info & tap.
>> Swipe down to Block This Caller & tap.
>> I think that you may have to tap to confirm.
>> ---
>> If the message has multiple recipients, you will have to copy the 
>> first email address or phone number in the list of recipients of the 
>> message. Then go to settings, phone & swipe down to Blocked Callers & 
>> paste the copied info into the edit field to add the messager to the Block 
>> list.
>> 
>> Donna
>> 
>>> 
>>> I have a strange group message that I want to block. These 
>>> directions never led me to block.
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>>> Behalf Of Bill Gallik
>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:21 PM
>>> To: viPhone 📩 
>>> Subject: Re: how do you block texts
>>> 
>>> Hi All,
>>> 
>>> That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a 
>>> specified source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:
>>> 
>>> 1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open 
>>> the Phone app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the 
>>> offending contact and open it, activate the “Edit” button and 
>>> finally locate and activate the “Block” button at the bottom of the contact 
>>> dialog.
>>> 
>>> 2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then 
>>> locate and activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting 
>>> dialog locate and activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in 
>>> the telephone number you desire to block.
>>> 
>>> Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done 
>>> this using both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough 
>>> times that it seems easy enough to me until I start giving written 
>>> instructions!!!
>>> YIKES
>>> 
>>> 
>>> * * * * * * * * * * * *
>>> - Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
>>> - "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is 
>>> nightmare."
>>> - Japanese Proverb
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan >> <mailto:dbeaver...@gmail.com> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it 
>

RE: how do you block texts

[Carolyn]

It must be because it is a group, all with phone numbers similar to mine. I put 
the first in my contacts and gave it a name. I will try on the next inevitable 
message, but don't hold out much hope now. I went into the contact and thought 
I could block the contact, but did not find that option there. 

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Donna Casteen
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 4:09 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: how do you block texts

Carolyn,

Open the messages app.
Find & tap on the message that you want to block.
Go to the top of the page & swipe to the email address or the phone number of 
the person who sent the message.
Tap on the email address or phone number.
A menu will appear, swipe down to Info & tap.
Swipe down to Block This Caller & tap.
I think that you may have to tap to confirm.
---
If the message has multiple recipients, you will have to copy the first email 
address or phone number in the list of recipients of the message. Then go to 
settings, phone & swipe down to Blocked Callers & paste the copied info into 
the edit field to add the messager to the Block list.

Donna
  
> 
> I have a strange group message that I want to block. These directions never 
> led me to block. 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Bill Gallik
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:21 PM
> To: viPhone 📩 
> Subject: Re: how do you block texts
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a specified 
> source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:
> 
> 1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open the Phone 
> app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the offending contact 
> and open it, activate the “Edit” button and finally locate and activate the 
> “Block” button at the bottom of the contact dialog.
> 
> 2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then locate and 
> activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting dialog locate and 
> activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in the telephone number you 
> desire to block.
> 
> Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done this using 
> both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough times that it seems 
> easy enough to me until I start giving written instructions!!!  YIKES
> 
> 
> * * * * * * * * * * * *
> - Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
> - "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is nightmare."
> - Japanese Proverb
> 
> 
> 
> 
>On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan  <mailto:dbeaver...@gmail.com> > wrote:
> 
> 
>Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it fully so I 
> was confused.
> 
>
>
> 
>to do this you first have to open a text conversation.  You next double 
> tap on the name/phone number at the top of the screen.  This will bring up a 
> list of choices.  The user guide says to scroll down and click on the "block 
> this sender" button.  This is not correct because this choice doesn't show up 
> in this list.  You should find the "More info" button and click on it at this 
> point.  You will now see a list of choices which does include the block 
> button.   Double tap this button and you will be prompted for your 
> confirmation of blocking or canceling.
> 
>
>
> 
>I have already alerted the Apple folks about this deficiency in the user 
> guide.
> 
>
>
> 
>
>
> 
>-- 
>Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
> 
>-- 
>The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone 
> list.
> 
>If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or 
> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners 
> or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself.
> 
>Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: 
> mk...@ucla.edu <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> . Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you 
> can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com <mailto:caraqu...@caraquinn.com> 
> 
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RE: how do you block texts

[R Van Lant]

I recently had one of these group texts from a spammer to those of us with 
similar phone numbers. I found it best just to Hide alerts for this group chat, 
as various people who were spammed on the same text would reply with "stop" and 
other such notes.  In your messages inbox, flick up till you hear Hide alerts 
and this will at least keep them from showing up in notifications.



-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Carolyn
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:02 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: how do you block texts

I have a strange group message that I want to block. These directions never led 
me to block. 

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Bill Gallik
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:21 PM
To: viPhone 📩 
Subject: Re: how do you block texts

Hi All,

That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a specified 
source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:

1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open the Phone 
app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the offending contact and 
open it, activate the “Edit” button and finally locate and activate the “Block” 
button at the bottom of the contact dialog.

2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then locate and 
activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting dialog locate and 
activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in the telephone number you 
desire to block.

Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done this using 
both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough times that it seems easy 
enough to me until I start giving written instructions!!!  YIKES


* * * * * * * * * * * *
- Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
- "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is nightmare."
- Japanese Proverb




On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan mailto:dbeaver...@gmail.com> > wrote:


Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it fully 
so I was confused.




to do this you first have to open a text conversation.  You next double 
tap on the name/phone number at the top of the screen.  This will bring up a 
list of choices.  The user guide says to scroll down and click on the "block 
this sender" button.  This is not correct because this choice doesn't show up 
in this list.  You should find the "More info" button and click on it at this 
point.  You will now see a list of choices which does include the block button. 
  Double tap this button and you will be prompted for your confirmation of 
blocking or canceling.




I have already alerted the Apple folks about this deficiency in the 
user guide.







-- 
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)

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RE: how do you block texts

[Carolyn]

Thanks for that. 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of R 
Van Lant
Sent: Monday, November 1, 2021 12:30 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: how do you block texts

I recently had one of these group texts from a spammer to those of us with 
similar phone numbers. I found it best just to Hide alerts for this group chat, 
as various people who were spammed on the same text would reply with "stop" and 
other such notes.  In your messages inbox, flick up till you hear Hide alerts 
and this will at least keep them from showing up in notifications.



-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Carolyn
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:02 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: how do you block texts

I have a strange group message that I want to block. These directions never led 
me to block. 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Bill Gallik
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:21 PM
To: viPhone 📩 
Subject: Re: how do you block texts

Hi All,

That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a specified 
source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:

1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open the Phone 
app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the offending contact and 
open it, activate the “Edit” button and finally locate and activate the “Block” 
button at the bottom of the contact dialog.

2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then locate and 
activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting dialog locate and 
activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in the telephone number you 
desire to block.

Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done this using 
both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough times that it seems easy 
enough to me until I start giving written instructions!!!  YIKES


* * * * * * * * * * * *
- Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
- "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is nightmare."
- Japanese Proverb




On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan mailto:dbeaver...@gmail.com> > wrote:


Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it fully 
so I was confused.




to do this you first have to open a text conversation.  You next double 
tap on the name/phone number at the top of the screen.  This will bring up a 
list of choices.  The user guide says to scroll down and click on the "block 
this sender" button.  This is not correct because this choice doesn't show up 
in this list.  You should find the "More info" button and click on it at this 
point.  You will now see a list of choices which does include the block button. 
  Double tap this button and you will be prompted for your confirmation of 
blocking or canceling.




I have already alerted the Apple folks about this deficiency in the 
user guide.







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RE: how do you block texts

[Carolyn]

It worked; I hid alerts. That will be a relief. It would be good if I could 
block, but this it the next best thing. 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Carolyn
Sent: Monday, November 1, 2021 1:00 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: how do you block texts

Thanks for that. 

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of R 
Van Lant
Sent: Monday, November 1, 2021 12:30 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: how do you block texts

I recently had one of these group texts from a spammer to those of us with 
similar phone numbers. I found it best just to Hide alerts for this group chat, 
as various people who were spammed on the same text would reply with "stop" and 
other such notes.  In your messages inbox, flick up till you hear Hide alerts 
and this will at least keep them from showing up in notifications.



-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Carolyn
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:02 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: how do you block texts

I have a strange group message that I want to block. These directions never led 
me to block. 

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Bill Gallik
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:21 PM
To: viPhone 📩 
Subject: Re: how do you block texts

Hi All,

That is certainly one of several ways to block text messages from a specified 
source.  There are at least two more ways to do this:

1)  Provided the sender you want to block is in your Contacts, open the Phone 
app, select the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, locate the offending contact and 
open it, activate the “Edit” button and finally locate and activate the “Block” 
button at the bottom of the contact dialog.

2) Or you can open “Settings” and activate the “Phone” item.  Then locate and 
activate the “Block Senders” button, in the resulting dialog locate and 
activate the “Add” button and then simply fill in the telephone number you 
desire to block.

Seems like there ought to be a simpler way to do this.  I’ve done this using 
both above methods and the method Dan suggested enough times that it seems easy 
enough to me until I start giving written instructions!!!  YIKES


* * * * * * * * * * * *
- Bill from Ino, Wisconsin
- "Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is nightmare."
- Japanese Proverb




On Oct 26, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Dan mailto:dbeaver...@gmail.com> > wrote:


Ok, I figured this one out.  the user guide does not explain it fully 
so I was confused.




to do this you first have to open a text conversation.  You next double 
tap on the name/phone number at the top of the screen.  This will bring up a 
list of choices.  The user guide says to scroll down and click on the "block 
this sender" button.  This is not correct because this choice doesn't show up 
in this list.  You should find the "More info" button and click on it at this 
point.  You will now see a list of choices which does include the block button. 
  Double tap this button and you will be prompted for your confirmation of 
blocking or canceling.




I have already alerted the Apple folks about this deficiency in the 
user guide.







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Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)

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