We all have a good reason for trying to block a number. Whether it's an ex a little too sticky, a heavy telemarketer or spam, knowing how to block certain calls or blacklist contacts can sometimes be very useful!
Unwanted calls are part of the daily nuisance of modern times, they may be commercial calls or personal calls . Fortunately, wherever they come from (call centers, polling institutes, etc.), it is possible to block them.
There are three options for rejecting calls from individuals. You can contact your phone operator, block numbers through your smartphone settings, or use an app.
How Does it Work
Some smartphones offer the "Send Back to Email" option, you won't receive a call from the contact, but the contact will still be able to text you and you'll still be notified of a missed call: the number can leave you a voice message.
If you want to completely block calls and text messages from a contact, then it is necessary to add their number to the blacklist. Here we offer a guide to help you easily find this option on your smartphone, but be aware that mobile operators often also offer this option.
Note that while the explanations are different depending on the interfaces of different brands, the procedures to follow are actually very similar according to the manufacturers. We used a Google Pixel, a Samsung Galaxy and a Huawei smartphone to cover as many cases as possible.
How do I block a number on Android?
All Android devices have almost same settings, but not necessarily the same form. Here, we'll show you how to block calls on different smartphones: Samsung, LG and HTC.
If you have a mobile phone from another brand, don't worry, the principle remains the same.
Block a number on Samsung
- Open the Phone app (as if you want to call someone) and tap the top right three points of the screen.
- In the menu that appears, select Settings, Blocking Calls and finally Add a Number. Type in the phone number that you want to reject and tap Block.
- You can also block a number from your call history. To do this, tap the round icon next to the unwanted number and then the three dots at the top right of the screen. Finally select Block number.
Block a number on LG
- Open the Phone app and go to the Call tab.- Press the three dots at the top right of the screen.
- In the menu that appears, select Call Settings and then Call Rejection.
- There, press Reject all calls from and enter the phone number to be blocked.
Block a number on HTC
- Go to the Contact app and select Manage Contacts in its menu.
- Tap the Blocked Call tab, then Add.
- There, you can either select a contact from your directory or type a new phone number.
- You can also block a number from your call history. Press the unwanted number for a few seconds and then select Block Contact. To confirm your choice, tap OK.
Block Calls on Huawei
Want to block a call on a Huawei smartphone? Things are a little different. Huawei offers two ways to block calls.
If you want to block a specific contact, tap Phone and select the Contacts icon. Select the contact you wish to blacklist and tap the More icon at the bottom of the screen. Press Add to blacklist.
You can also choose to block numbers through the Phone Manager app. To block a call, tap Phone Manager > Blocked. Select the Gear icon in the upper right corner and press Numbers blacklist > Add.
Block a number on Xiaomi
- Go to your call list
- Press 2-3 seconds on the unwanted number
- Choose Block
- Hop! It's over!
Block a Call on Google Or Android One
Just follow the steps on the picture
Use Apps to Block Unwanted Calls
Some older smartphones do not offer the ability to block a phone number. To remedy this problem, you can download an app that rejects unwanted calls like Truecaller or Mr Number, or use an antivirus like Avast.
Add your number to the National Do Not Call Registry
If you find yourself receiving calls from lots of unknown numbers, it may be time to add your number to the Federal Trade Commission’s National Do Not Call Registry. To add your number, simply head to DoNotCall.gov and register. You can add up to three numbers at a time, but you’ll need to add an email address to confirm your registration.
While the FTC will typically add your number within 24 hours, it may take up to a month for telemarketers to stop calling. If you continue to receive unwanted calls after 31 days, you can file a complaint with the FTC.
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