Here is everything about Blocking a number on Android

 Are you frustrated from getting unknown calls on your Android phone? Don’t worry. We are here to help you to get rid of any stranger calls. In this digital age, it is in your hand whether you want to get a particular call on your phone or not. We will walk you through a stepwise process of getting rid of any annoying voice calls. 

This detailed guide brings different ways to block a number on an Android device. We will cover popular devices like Samsung, LG, HTC, and stock Android 11 as well. 

Note that the methods mentioned in this guide may differ according to the version of Android you use on your phone. However, most of these methods will work on many Android phones.    

Ways to block calls on stock Android 11

If you use a smartphone like Google Pixel 5 that comes with a stock Android 11, you can try these methods to block a number right to the built-in Phone app.  

Using the Phone app

·        Launch the Phone app on your device.

·        Hit on the three-dot icon located in the upper right corner.

·        Select Settings located under the drop-down menu.

·        Under settings, choose the Blocked Numbers or Call Blocking option.

·        Then click on Add a Number if you have to add a particular number or simply enable the toggle button next to Unknown to block all unknown numbers. 

Using the Phone app’s call history

·        To block incoming calls from a particular individual, launch the Phone app.

·        Hit on the three-dot icon from the upper right corner.

·        Now choose the Call History option from the drop-down. 

·        Choose the number that you have to block.

·        Click on Block/Report Spam.

·        You will see a pop-up having an option to show the number as spam. Remove the checkmark from that box in case of not spam, and then click on the Block button. 

Using the Phone app’s contacts list 

This method is for blocking a number from your contacts list. Through this method, you can block your friends, relatives, or anyone from the contacts.  

·        Launch the Phone app. 

·        Open the Contacts tab.

·        Select the contact that you have to block.

·        Then click on the three-dot icon from the upper right corner. 

·        Hit on the Block Numbers option from the drop-down.

·        You will see a pop-up having an option to show the number as spam. Remove the checkmark from that box in case of not spam, and then click on the Block button.

Using Messages app

·        Launch the Messages app.

·        Click and hold on to a message for a long time. 

·        Hit on the Block icon located in the top right corner. 

Ways to block calls on a Samsung phone

Blocking calls on Samsung phones is extremely easy. Here is how to block calls if you use a Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus or another Samsung phone. 

Using the Phone app’s settings

·        Go to the Phone app.

·        Hit the three-dot icon from the upper right corner.

·        Choose the Settings from the drop-down.

·        Hit Block Numbers.

·        Type a number by clicking on Add Phone Number. You can also enable the toggle button near Block Unknown Callers option. 

Using the Phone app’s Recents tab

·        Open the Phone app.

·        Select the Recents tab from the bottom.

·        Click and hold the number you wish to block. 

·        Click on the Block icon from the lower right corner. 

Using the Phone app’s Contacts tab

·        Launch the Phone app. 

·        Choose the Contacts from the bottom.

·        Press and hold the number you have to block.

·        Unfold the three-dot icon from the upper right corner. 

·        Hit Block Contact from the drop-down. 

Ways to block calls on an HTC phone 

HTC smartphones also include call blocking features like others. 

Using the Phone app’s call history

·        Launch the Phone app.

·        Choose the Call History.

·        Click and Hold on to the number that you wish to block. 

·        Choose either Block Contact or Block Caller. 

Using the Messages app

·        Launch the Messages app.

·        Press and hold the number that you have to block.

·        Choose Block Contact.

Ways to block calls on LG phones

Like Samsung and HTC, blocking calls on LG phones is also easy. Here are the methods to do so. 

Using the Call Logs

·        Launch the Phone app.

·        Select the Call Logs tab.

·        Click on the Info icon located near the number you have to block.

·        Hit Block.

Using the Dial tab

·        Open the Dial tab.

·        Hit on the three-dot icon from the upper right corner. 

·        Open Call Settings.

·        Click Call Blocking & Decline with Messages option.

·        Click the Blocked Numbers option.  

·        Click the Add icon option. 

·        Choose any from Contacts, Call Logs, or New Number. 

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