How to Block Someone but Still Receive Their Messages on iPhone
In today’s digital age, communication has become an integral part of our lives. However, there may be instances when you want to block someone on your iPhone, but still receive their messages. This can be confusing, as the standard blocking process usually prevents any communication from the blocked individual. But fear not, as there are ways to achieve this. In this article, we will discuss how to block someone on your iPhone while still receiving their messages.
Step 1: Open the Messages App
The first step is to open the Messages app on your iPhone. This is where all your text messages, iMessages, and MMS messages are stored. Once the app is open, you will see a list of all your conversations.
Step 2: Find the Conversation
Scroll through the list of conversations until you find the one with the person you want to block. Tap on the conversation to open it.
Step 3: Go to Contact Information
In the conversation, tap on the “i” icon located at the top of the screen. This will open the contact information for that person.
Step 4: Block the Contact
Scroll down to the “Block This Contact” option and tap on it. A confirmation message will appear, asking if you are sure you want to block this contact. Tap “Block” to proceed.
Step 5: Enable “Allow MMS from This Contact”
After blocking the contact, you may want to enable the option to receive MMS messages from them. To do this, go back to the contact information screen, and scroll down to the “Send & Receive” section. Here, you will find the “Allow MMS from This Contact” option. Toggle it on to receive MMS messages from the blocked contact.
Step 6: Enable “Allow Notifications from This Contact”
To ensure that you receive notifications for messages from the blocked contact, go back to the contact information screen. Scroll down to the “Notifications” section and toggle on the “Allow Notifications from This Contact” option.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can block someone on your iPhone while still receiving their messages. This can be useful in situations where you want to maintain a level of communication with someone, but also want to restrict other forms of interaction. Remember that this method only applies to MMS messages and notifications; text messages and iMessages will still be blocked as per the standard blocking process.
