How to block a number or contact on your Android using the Phone or Messages app

It doesn't mean you have to endure the annoying phone calls.

You can block unwanted calls or telemarketers that you receive frequently.

Any blocked number calling you from your Android phone will be transferred to voicemail immediately after you have done this. The person you blocked from calling you won't be notified and they won't know.

Blocking a number in Android

Although the steps for blocking a call may vary depending on your Android device, the majority of the time you can block calls using the Phone app or the Messages app.

How to block a number in Android with the Phone app

Navigate to the Phone app's Settings and click the Block number or Contact option.

Here is a step-by-step guide:

1. Open Phoneapp.
2. Tap the More Options menu located at the top-right corner of the app, while you are on the Dial or call Logs tab.

To access the More Options menu, click the three vertical dots.Abbey White/Insider

1. Select Call Settingsin the drop-down menu.
2. Tap Call Blocking & Decline with Messagein The Call Settings.
3. Tap Blockade numbers .
   
   Select "Blocked numbers", from the Settings menu.Abbey White/Insider

6 Tap on the plus sign at the top right of the screen to add the number that you want to block.

1. Tap New Number in the pop-up. On the same pop up, you can also block a number in your call logs or contacts list.

8 Enter the number of your phone to block calls or texts, then press "Block".

Quick tip - If you don't know the number you wish to block, you can simply copy it from your most recent calls list. Press down on the number until you see a menu, then select Copy number.

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Blocking a number using the Messages app

You can also block a number by using the Messages app. Follow these steps:

1. Start the Messages app.
2. Tap on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner.
3. Choose Settingsfrom the drop-down menu.
4. Touch Block messagein your settings.

5 Tap Block numbers.

1. Tap on the plus signat the top right to add or remove the number.
2. Tap New numberin the pop-up window that appears.
3. Enter the number of the phone you wish to block calls or texts, then press Block.

Blocking unknown numbers in Android

You will need to be able enter the number into the Phone or Messages app to follow the above steps.

This will not work if the unknown number is involved. Android offers multiple ways to  app to stop spam calls and texts from unknown numbers.