How to Block a Number on Android

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One of the most annoying things about carrying a phone in your pocket is unwanted phone calls. Whether they're spam calls or someone you don't want to talk to anymore, we'll show you how to block them on Android.

Android devices vary a bit, so the methods in this guide may not work for every situation. We'll demonstrate with a Samsung Galaxy phone and a Google Pixel handset. If you don't have one of these, you should be able to follow along loosely and get the job done.

How to Block Numbers on Android

Google Pixel phones come pre-installed with the "Phone by Google" app. This app can be installed on some non-Pixel devices, but not all of the features work.

First, open the Phone app and navigate to the "Recents" tab. From here, select an entry to see more options and tap the "History" button. From there, tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right and select "Block." A pop-up will appear. You can choose to also report the number as spam by checking the box before confirming that you'd like to block the phone number by tapping the "Block" button.

That's all there is to it! Blocked numbers can be found in the Phone app's Settings under "Blocked Numbers." You can unblock them from there.

How to Block Spam Calls on Android

Whether you have a Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, or other Android device, you can block spam calls. We'll show you how it works with the "Phone by Google" app and Samsung's default Phone app.

Block Spam Calls with Google Phone

We'll be going to the "Caller ID & Spam" section of the settings to block spam calls in the "Phone by Google" app. First, open the app and tap the three-dot menu icon in the search bar. Select "Settings" from the menu and then go to "Caller ID and Spam."

Non-Pixel devices using the Phone by Google app will simply have the option to "Filter Spam Calls."

However, Google Pixel devices have access to a feature called "Call Screen." This can be accessed from the Phone app in Settings > Call Screen.