{"id":566097,"date":"2023-03-18T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-block-a-number-on-android\/"},"modified":"2023-03-18T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T16:00:00","slug":"how-to-block-a-number-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-a-number-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Block a Number on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2de1ecb0119\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-a-number-on-android\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Block_a_Number_on_Android%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Block a Number on Android&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-a-number-on-android\/#How_to_Block_Numbers_on_Android\" >How to Block Numbers on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-a-number-on-android\/#How_to_Block_Spam_Calls_on_Android\" >How to Block Spam Calls on Android<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-a-number-on-android\/#Block_Spam_Calls_with_Google_Phone\" >Block Spam Calls with Google Phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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Someone Blocked Your Number on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-a-number-on-android\/#How_to_Block_Text_Messages_on_Android\" >How to Block Text Messages on Android<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Block_a_Number_on_Android%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Block a Number on Android&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-879471\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Android-block-phone-call.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android phone call blocking.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Justin Duino \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"keytakeaways\">From the Google Phone <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>, open the menu and go to &#8220;Call History.&#8221; Select a contact and tap &#8220;Block\/Report Spam.&#8221;On Samsung Galaxy devices, go to Settings &gt; Block Numbers and enter a phone number to block.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of the most annoying things about carrying a phone in your pocket is unwanted phone calls. Whether they\u2019re spam calls or someone you don\u2019t want to talk to anymore, we\u2019ll show you how to block them on Android.<\/p>\n<p>Android devices all vary a bit, so the methods in this guide may not work for situation. We\u2019ll be demonstrating with a Samsung Galaxy phone and a Google Pixel handset. If you don\u2019t have one of these, you can loosely follow along.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Block_Numbers_on_Android\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">How to Block Numbers on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google Pixel phones come pre-installed with the \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.google.android.dialer&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Phone by Google<\/a>\u201d app. This app can be installed on some non-Pixel devices, but not all of the features work.<\/p>\n<p>First, open the Phone app and navigate to the \u201cRecents\u201d tab. From here, tap the three-dot menu icon in the top search bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-731726\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-28_16-43-42.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the menu from the Recents tab.\" width=\"451\" height=\"305\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cCall History\u201d from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-731725\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-28_16-44-27.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Call History&quot; from the menu.\" width=\"445\" height=\"207\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap on a call from the list and more options will expand. Simply select \u201cBlock\/Report Spam.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-731724\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-28_16-45-52.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a call and then tap &quot;Block\/Report Spam.&quot;\" width=\"450\" height=\"473\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A pop-up will appear. You can choose to also report the number as spam by checking the box before confirming that you\u2019d like to block the phone number by tapping the \u201cBlock\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-731723\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-28_16-46-50.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Block&quot; to confirm.\" width=\"445\" height=\"263\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it! Blocked numbers can be found in the Phone app\u2019s Settings under \u201cBlocked Numbers.\u201d From there, you can unblock them.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Block_Spam_Calls_on_Android\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">How to Block Spam Calls on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you have a Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, or other Android device, you can block spam calls. We\u2019ll show you how it works with the \u201cPhone by Google\u201d app and Samsung\u2019s default Phone app.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_Spam_Calls_with_Google_Phone\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Block Spam Calls with Google Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ll be going to the \u201cSpam and Call Screen\u201d section of the settings to block spam calls in the \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.google.android.dialer%26amp%3Bhl%3Den_US%26amp%3Bgl%3DUS&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Phone by Google<\/a>\u201d app. First, open the app and tap the three-dot menu icon in the search bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-879516\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2023-03-15_14-25-28.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"415\" height=\"121\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cSettings\u201d from the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-879517\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2023-03-15_14-25-35.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Settings.&quot;\" width=\"414\" height=\"189\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the Settings menu, tap \u201cSpam and Call Screen.\u201d It may also be called \u201cCaller ID and Spam.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-721573\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/verified-calls-5.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open &quot;Spam and Call Screen.&quot;\" width=\"416\" height=\"162\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s where things will be a little different depending on your phone. Google Pixel devices have access to a feature called \u201cCall Screen.\u201d Select it and choose Spam &gt; Silently Decline. You can have Google Assistant screen the call for you, if you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-879513\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2023-03-15_14-09-00.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Pixel spam call settings.\" width=\"730\" height=\"319\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Non-Pixel devices using the Phone by Google app will simply have the option to \u201cFilter Spam Calls.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-879512\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2023-03-15_14-12-02.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Turn on &quot;Filter Spam Calls.&quot;\" width=\"409\" height=\"285\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_Spam_Calls_with_Samsung_Phone\"><\/span>Block Spam Calls with Samsung Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Samsung Galaxy phones include a default \u201cPhone\u201d app with an option to block spam calls. First, open the app and tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-731722\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-28_16-54-24.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"414\" height=\"158\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cSettings\u201d from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-731721\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-28_16-55-01.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Settings&quot; from the menu.\" width=\"411\" height=\"244\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Go to \u201cCaller ID and Spam Protection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-879511\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2023-03-15_14-15-24.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Caller ID and Spam Protection.&quot;\" width=\"409\" height=\"185\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Turn it on at the top of the screen, then toggle on \u201cBlock Spam and Scam Calls.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-879510\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2023-03-15_14-16-04.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Toggle on &quot;Block Spam and Scam Calls.&quot;\" width=\"410\" height=\"329\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After you toggle on the former, you\u2019ll be able to choose from \u201cBlock All Spam and Scam Calls\u201d or \u201cOnly Block High-Risk Scam Calls.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-879509\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2023-03-15_14-16-53.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose which spam calls to block.\" width=\"411\" height=\"205\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to block spam calls on Android. If your device doesn\u2019t have one of these phone apps, you should still be able to find a similar option.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Block_Calls_on_Samsung_Galaxy_Phones\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">How to Block Calls on Samsung Galaxy Phones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Open the default phone app that came pre-installed on your Samsung phone. Make sure that you\u2019re on the \u201cRecents\u201d tab and tap the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-731722\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-28_16-54-24.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"168\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cSettings\u201d from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-731721\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-28_16-55-01.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Settings&quot; from the menu.\" width=\"431\" height=\"256\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At the top, tap \u201cBlock Numbers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-731720\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-28_16-56-57.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Block Numbers.&quot;\" width=\"435\" height=\"193\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, you can toggle a switch to automatically \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/775028\/how-to-block-unknown-numbers-on-android\/\">Block Unknown Callers.\u201d Also, you can manually add phone numbers to block or select from your \u201cRecents\u201d and \u201cContacts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-731728\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-28_17-03-42.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Block unknown callers with the toggle.\" width=\"433\" height=\"283\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When entering a number manually, tap the + button to add it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-731719\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-28_16-59-02.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"435\" height=\"148\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Selecting from \u201cRecents\u201d or \u201cContacts\u201d will immediately add them to the list, which can be seen on this screen as well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-731718\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-28_17-00-03.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"List of blocked numbers.\" width=\"440\" height=\"292\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it! You can simply tap the red minus icon to stop blocking a number.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Unblock_a_Number_Android\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">How to Unblock a Number Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unblocking a number is typically the same process as blocking, and some phone apps have a dedicated section for blocked numbers.<\/p>\n<p>In the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.google.android.dialer&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Phone by Google<\/a> app, go to Settings &gt; Blocked Numbers and tap the \u201cX\u201d icon next to a number you\u2019d like to unblock.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-879518\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2023-03-15_14-24-47.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the X to unblock a number.\" width=\"415\" height=\"155\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Samsung Phone app, go to Settings &gt; Block Numbers and tap the minus icon next to a number you\u2019d like to unblock.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-879519\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2023-03-15_14-24-31.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"153\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Simple as that! You will now be able to receive calls from the previously blocked number.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Tell_if_Someone_Blocked_Your_Number_on_Android\"><\/span>How to Tell if Someone Blocked Your Number on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no definitive way to know if someone has blocked your phone number\u2014you won\u2019t be notified\u2014but there are some clues to look for that <em>may<\/em> suggest it\u2019s happened.<\/p>\n<p>First, if your calls always go straight to voicemail or only ring once before going to voicemail, it could be a sign of being blocked. A typical call will ring more than once. However, the recipient may have simply turned off their phone or put it in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/737440\/how-to-set-up-do-not-disturb-on-samsung-galaxy-phones\/\">Do Not Disturb mode.<\/p>\n<p>You can also try to leave a message and see if they get back to you. If your number has been blocked, they won\u2019t receive the voicemail. Again, this is not a surefire way to know if you\u2019ve been blocked. They may just be slow to respond.<\/p>\n<p>For better or worse, you\u2019ll have to figure it out on your own or ask friends and family to do reconnaissance for you. If you suspect you\u2019ve been blocked, it\u2019s best to respect their wishes.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Block_Text_Messages_on_Android\"><\/span>How to Block Text Messages on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/322193\/how-to-block-text-messages-from-a-certain-number-on-android\/\">block text messages directly from the messaging app on your Android phone. Numbers you block from the phone app\u2014as shown in the sections above\u2014will not be able to text you. You don\u2019t have to block phone calls and text messages independently, but it can be done from either app.<\/p>\n<p>With Google\u2019s Messages app, you can tap the three-dot menu icon in a conversation and select \u201cDetails\u201d to access the \u201cBlock &amp; Report Spam\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-879533\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2023-03-15_14-48-27.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Block text messages on Google Phone.\" width=\"729\" height=\"183\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Samsung\u2019s default \u201cMessages\u201d app, open a conversation and tap the drop-down arrow next to the contact name. Tap the information icon, then select the \u201cBlock Contact\u201d from the three-dot menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-879532\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2023-03-15_14-51-52.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Block text messages on Galaxy phone.\" width=\"729\" height=\"306\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For more detailed instructions, check out our full guide on blocking text messages on Android.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Block Text Messages on Android<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>That\u2019s the down-low on blocking phone calls on Android. You have a few different methods to choose from, and the ability to block spam as well. 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