| Aspect | Detail | |--------|--------| | | Some carriers (e.g., certain regional providers) do not support this feature. If “Blocked Messages” never appears, your carrier may discard blocked voicemails instead. | | Visual Voicemail required | You must have Visual Voicemail enabled (standard on most postpaid plans). Basic “call-in” voicemail will not show this folder. | | No notifications | You will never receive a badge or alert that a blocked voicemail exists. You must manually check the folder. | | iOS version | The feature appeared in iOS 13 and exists in all later versions (including iOS 17/18). |
Instead, Apple segregates these messages into a special folder at the bottom of your Voicemail tab, cleverly disguised as just another menu option.
: Tap this folder to see a list of voicemails left by blocked contacts. You can play, delete, or share these messages just like standard voicemails. Critical Limitations and Details
When you block a contact on your iPhone, you might think their ability to reach you is completely severed. While your phone won't ring or notify you of their attempts, Apple actually stores any voicemails they leave in a hidden, low-priority folder.
: If your carrier-side voicemail box is full, new messages—blocked or otherwise—cannot be recorded.
Once you have listened to the message, you have a few options depending on why you blocked the number in the first place.
To see blocked voicemails on an iPhone, open the , tap the Voicemail tab, and scroll to the very bottom of your message list. Tap the folder labeled Blocked Messages to view and listen to them. Detailed Step-by-Step Guide