You don’t need to put up with the annoyance of regularly receiving unwanted phone calls. If you frequently get a call from the same telemarketer or another unwanted caller, you can block that call.
Once you do, any blocked number that calls you on your Android phone will be sent directly to voicemail. While the steps to block a call can vary depending on the device brand and version of Android, in most cases you can block calls through your either phone app’s settings, recent calls, or contact lists.
How to block a number on Android using the Phone app
To block a number or contact on your Android phone, navigate to the Phone app’s settings and tap the Block Numbers option.
- Open the Phone app.
- While on the Recent Calls or Contacts tab, tap the More Options menu, represented by the three vertical dots in the top-right of the app.
- Choose “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
- Tap “Blocked numbers” in the settings list.
- Select “Add A Number.”
- Manually enter the phone number you want to block calls and texts from then press “Block.”