How to Block a Number on an Android Device?
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Are unwanted or unknown callers driving you crazy? On Android, follow these steps to block a number.
Our life would not be the same without smartphones. They almost live with us all the time. While prank calls, telemarketing calls, and simply unwanted calls have long been a sad fact, their frequency has grown over time. We can assist if you are annoyed by these calls and want to find a means to block them or only want to block a certain number. We've prepared a list of quick ways for you to block a number on your Android phone.
On an Android device, Google has by default made it possible to block a specific contact or phone number. On more recent Android handsets, a system has been provided to instantly report spam calls. The ability to restrict calls on mobile handsets has also been made available by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including all mobile company. It's also crucial to remember that you won't get calls or texts from someone whose number you've blocked on your smartphone. Additionally, any calls you receive from the banned number won't appear in your call history.
Here is our step-by-step tutorial on how to block a number from an Android phone if you're ready to do so. We cover how to implement the same limitation on all phones in addition to how to block a number on Google/stock Android smartphones. Additionally, you'll receive instructions on how to unblock a number on your Android phone.
- Your smartphone should now be in the Phone app.
- Call history may be accessed by tapping the More (three-dot menu) button in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select a call from the number you want to block, and then answer it. Here, you can also select a stored contact or an unlisted number.
- Then select Block/Report Junk.
- Your screen will now display a pop-up notice. Simply tap Block on that message to dismiss it.
- On a Google/stock Android phone, you can also block a number by long pressing a contact from the Recent list in the Phone app. On your Android device, Google also gives you the ability to ban all unidentified numbers. By heading to Settings > Blocked numbers, you can access this feature.
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