Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

iOS 26

Ignore calls from unknown numbers on your Apple iPhone 16 Pro iOS 26

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You can set your phone to ignore calls from unknown phone numbers which are not saved in your address book. When you get a call from an unknown phone number, it will be diverted to your voicemail and is shown as a missed call on the call list.

Press Settings.
Step 1 of 5

1. Find "Phone"

Press Settings.

Press Apps.
Step 2 of 5

1. Find "Phone"

Press Apps.

Press Phone.
Step 3 of 5

1. Find "Phone"

Press Phone.

Press Silence to turn on the function.
Step 4 of 5

2. Ignore calls from unknown numbers

Press Silence to turn on the function.

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
Step 5 of 5

3. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1. Find "Phone"

Press Settings.
Press Apps.
Press Phone.

2. Ignore calls from unknown numbers

Press Silence to turn on the function.

3. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

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