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Thanks to Android smartphones, it’s faster and easier to get in touch with family and friends. Not all calls are welcomed, though. Spammers, strangers, telemarketers, and other unwanted callers can get annoying. There’s a straightforward solution to stop specific callers, which is to block them. This guide will teach you how to block a phone number from your Android device. Related: Android settings you should change Some carriers make it simpleEdgar Cervantes / Android Authority Do you want to get rid of those annoying callers? Doing it from your phone works, but what if you switch handsets often? Maybe you want this done more systematically? Some U.S. carriers, including the four major ones (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile), allow you to block specific numbers on a service level. Terms and conditions apply — check out exactly what the big four carriers offer via the links above. Related: Find the right plan for your specific needs How to block a phone number with different devicesRobert Triggs / Android Authority Most Android phones nowadays have easy, native ways to block specific numbers. This wasn’t always the case, though, so many OEMs had to build the feature themselves. Depending on your device, you’ll have to work a little harder to thwart those telemarketers. Needless to say, we can’t go into detail about the necessary steps for blocking calls on every single phone out there. We can, however, show you how to block callers on most of the top Android devices. How to block a phone number on stock AndroidRobert Triggs / Android Authority You’ve come to the right place if you’re itching to block a phone number on a stock Android handset like the Pixel 6. Chances are, most phones have a similar process, too, which is why we decided to cover these devices first. There are three ways to do this. Method one
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How to block numbers on Samsung phonesHadlee Simons / Android Authority Samsung continues to be the biggest smartphone maker in the industry, holding over 18% of the smartphone market share. There’s a good chance this is the right section for you. You can block a number through the Contacts app or your Phone app. Block in Contacts
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How to block calls on LG phonesWe’ll now show you how to block a phone number if you own an LG phone. While there won’t be any new ones on the market, it’s important to know how to use the phone you’ve got. The process is similar to the other phone brands on this list, but slight differences exist. Block from Recent section
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Third-party apps for blocking phone callsJoe Hindy / Android Authority If your Android phone doesn’t have a built-in call-blocking feature, or if it does but you find it lacking, you might be wondering how to block a phone number using another method. Thankfully, you can choose one from the many third-party call-blocking apps on the Google Play Store. Of particular note are Mr. Number, Call Blocker, and Calls Blacklist. Next: Check out these security apps too Mr. NumberMr. Number is a free and ad-free Android app that allows you to block unwanted calls and texts on your mobile phone. This app protects your phone from spam, allowing you to block calls from people and businesses. You can block calls from individual numbers, an area code, and even an entire country. You can also block private and unknown numbers by sending them straight to voicemail and report spam calls to warn other people using the app. Download it via the link below if you want to give it a try. Call BlockerCall Blocker works the same as Mr. Number and other call blocking apps. It will block unwanted and spam calls and even comes with a Call Reminder feature that helps you identify unknown numbers. There’s also a whitelist available for storing numbers that can always reach you. Hit the button below to download it to your device. Calls BlacklistLast but not least on our list is the free but ad-supported Calls Blacklist, a straightforward app for keeping a list of contacts you don’t want to allow to contact your phone. An ad-free premium version is also available for about $2. To block calls with Calls Blacklist, launch the app and add a contact number to the Blacklist tab. You can add a number via your Contacts, call logs, messages log, or add numbers manually. That’s it — contacts saved under Blacklist won’t be able to reach your Android phone anymore. FAQsIt depends. You’d have to reblock numbers if you blocked them at a smartphone level, such as using the Phone app or a third-party app. If you blocked a number using your carrier, you’re doing it at a network level, so it should transfer over to other devices you switch to. No. You will have to unblock a number to get in touch with it. No. You can keep on blocking people, scammers, and marketing calls until your fingers fall off! How do I block unwanted calls on my cell Phone?You can register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list at no cost by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register. You can also register at add your personal wireless phone number to the national Do-Not-Call list donotcall.gov.
How do I block a number on my Samsung Galaxy Phone?Block numbers from the Phone app. Launch the Phone app, and then tap More options (the three vertical dots).. Tap Settings.. Tap Block numbers.. Add the phone number you want to block, and then tap the plus icon when you're finished.. How do I block a number permanently?How to block a phone number on stock Android. Open the Phone app.. Go into the Contacts tab.. Find the contact you want to block and tap on it.. Hit the three-dot menu button.. Select Block numbers.. Select whether you want to report the number(s) as spam or not.. Confirm by hitting Block.. How do I block all calls on my Android Phone?How to block all calls on Android. Open the “Settings” app on your phone, then scroll down and select Sound & vibration. (Image credit: Future). Select Do Not Disturb. (Image credit: Future). Tap Turn on now, then tap People. (Image credit: Future). Next, select Calls. ... . Tap None to block all calls while your phone is off.. |