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How to View All Blocked Numbers on Android

You live a busy life. The last thing you need is sales calls, or even worse, calls from scammers. But they can happen from time to time.

That’s why the Block feature on your phone is a great help. It filters out unwanted calls without you having to pause your life to deal with them time and again. But what happens if you’ve blocked a number accidentally or you want to unblock a number? You’ll undoubtedly need to know where to look on your phone to review the blocked contact list.

This article will show you how to find and unblock phone numbers on your Android phone.

Viewing Blocked Numbers from the Phone/Contacts App

There are a few ways to check out your Blocked Numbers list on an Android phone. Each phone UI may have a slightly different version of these instructions. But generally, one of the simplest ways to view your blocked list is to follow the instructions below:

1. First, go to your phone’s Home screen and open your Phone app. It’s usually a telephone receiver icon unless you personalized it to something else.
   Note: Some Android phones don’t have a separate Phone app. Tapping on this icon may automatically bring up the Contacts list with a keypad for dialing out in the corner. That’s fine for these purposes.
   
2. Tap on the three vertical dots in the upper right-hand corner. Of course, you can also go to the device Settings too.
   
3. When you tap the three lines or dots, you’ll see another menu appear. This is the Settings menu for your phone. Scroll down until you get to the Blocked Numbers option and select it.
   
4. Some Android phones call this same feature Call Blocking or something similar. Tap on the listing that contains the word Block or some variation of it. These are the blocked numbers on your phone.
   

As you can see, you can also add numbers to the list manually by tapping on the Add option. You won’t receive calls or texts from any number appearing on this list. But if you see a number that was accidentally added, there’s an easy fix for it.

If you’d like to remove a phone number from the blocked list, tap on the “X” to the right of the phone number to remove them from the Blocked numbers list or press and hold the number, then select Remove at the bottom. Your phone may ask you to confirm the block removal first. Confirm the removal, and you’ll start receiving calls and texts from that number again.

Viewing Blocked Numbers from the Text App

Another way to view your Blocked Numbers is through your Text app. Here’s what to do:

1. Tap on the Settings menu in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. It’s usually represented as three lines or three vertical dots.
   
2. When you open the new Settings menu, you’ll see a list of options. Tap Blocked.
   Note: If your phone has Spam Protection, you may see an option to view Spam & Blocked. Click that to see potential spam messages and the phone numbers associated with them.
   
3. You can dive further into your Blocked Numbers from this list by tapping on the Settings icon again and selecting Blocked Contacts.
   
4. If you don’t have the Spam Protection feature, your phone may simply have the Blocked Contacts option. Tapping on it brings you back to the same page that you see when viewing via your Phone app.
   

Frequently Asked Questions

The ability to block phone numbers is an excellent feature. If you have more questions about it, keep reading.

Can I block an area code from calling my Android phone?

It may be easier to block the entire area code if you’re receiving calls (especially spam calls) from a specific area code. Unfortunately, there isn’t a native option to block area codes on Android. However, you can download a third-party app from the Google Play Store.

How do I add new numbers to my blocked list?

If you want to add more numbers to your blocked list, there are a few ways. Also, depending on which phone model you’re using or which version of Android you’re running, the instructions may vary slightly.

First, you can add a number directly from the calling app. Tap on the number you’d like to block and tap on the i icon. From here, you’ll see the option to block the number.

Another option is to block the number from the blocklist itself. As mentioned briefly above, you can add numbers to the blocklist from the Settings. Tap on the + icon, or tap Add, then input the phone number.

Lastly, you can block numbers from the texting app. Often times you’ll receive text messages from numbers that aren’t phone numbers. Fortunately, blocking numbers from the texting app is quite simple. Open the message and tap on the three vertical dots in the upper right-hand corner. Then, tap on Block Contact.

Can I remove a phone number from the blocklist?

Absolutely! You can easily remove a phone number from the blocklist by using the instructions above to locate the phone number. Then, tap on the – sign next to it.

With Great Power…

One last word about putting numbers on your Block List:

That contact can’t call or text you, but it works both ways.

You can’t call or text them either.

Before you decide to banish someone to that Blocked Numbers list, think carefully. Are you certain the number belongs on that list?

Banishing someone may be an easy solution for the moment. But you might miss out on potentially important calls in the future.

Have you ever had to block a number on Android? Did you use the methods outlined above? Let us know in the comment section below.

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What Happens When You Block a Number on Your Android Phone

Face it; your Android phone is your gateway to the world. Through it, staying in touch with friends and family is faster and easier. Yet, as much as you love this ability to connect with people and contact them when it’s necessary, there are times such a connection becomes unnecessary . That’s the reason you might consider blocking a number, to prevent them from calling you or texting you.

We really aren’t fond of everyone who can reach us on our mobile phones. If you’re like me, you’re likely thinking of scammers, cold calling sales executives, your annoying high school flame. Asking them to stay away from you is not enough, only because it never works.

But, how do you even block a number on Android?

How to Block a Phone Number on Android

We need to get practical about this. How do you stop unwanted messages and calls from getting through to you?

The majority of Android phones have a native way to block specific numbers. Yet, the process has variations from phone to phone. Without concerning ourselves with the details for blocking calls on every single phone on the market, we can paint a general picture of the process for most popular devices.

Stock Android

Certain phones run stock Android – vanilla Android from Google. There are two methods anyone can use to block phone numbers on devices running this flavor of Android.

The first method is to open the Phone application on your Android smartphone and access your recent calls. A long press on any of those numbers will reveal a menu on which you can tap “Block Number.”

You still open the Phone app in the second method, but this time, you’ll tap on the top-right corner’s three-dot menu. Select “Settings” and tap “Call blocking” to add the numbers you wish to block.

The Carriers Who Understand You

The Stock Android method assumes you’ll not be switching phones. Well, in the real world, anything is possible. This reason is why you should consider blocking a number more systemically.

Your phone carrier can help you block a phone number.

AT&T , Sprint , T-Mobile, and Verizon – the four major US carriers – provide a service where you can block specific phone numbers. You only need to be sure of the carrier’s terms, and conditions are.

The Samsung Galaxy Way

Samsung remains a market leader in the business of smartphones. There’s some likelihood that you’re using a Samsung Galaxy smartphone to read this article.

Samsung Galaxy phones have an ingenious way to handle blocking of phone numbers. It’s a simple 4-step process:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Select the number you wish to block and tap “More.”
3. Add it to the blacklist by tapping “Add to Auto-Reject List.”
4. If you want to unblock a number or make more edits, navigate to Settings > Call Settings > All Calls > Auto Reject .

What Happens When You Block a Number?

Once you block a number, the caller can not reach you anymore. You don’t get their calls anymore. You don’t get their messages either. But there’s one thing you surely get back – your peace of mind.

So, what really happens when you block a number?

First, realize that after blocking a phone number, you can still call that number as if nothing happened. You can also send text messages to the number. However, they will receive your text messages but cannot respond.

Let’s be clear about what’s happening here; calls ring once and go to Voicemail, whereas texts go to a “blocked senders” directory. So, it’s not a “block” in the real sense of the word. Instead, it’s more of a “re-routing,” but the blocked party does not get any notification that they are under a block.

The block is in one direction, meaning you can initiate communication from your end, while the phone number you’ve blocked cannot. However, you can unblock the phone number if you don’t mind resuming regular communications with a phone number you previously blocked.

Conclusion

There are several hidden gems on your Android phone. The ability to block any phone number is just one. This feature shows you how much control you can exercise, if only you’re aware of it.

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How to block a number in Android

Are you sick of strangers calling about your expired auto warranty? Or pretending to be Microsoft calling about detected security threats on your PC? You can silence these annoying voices of nonsense for good by blocking their numbers with just a few quick taps.

This guide shows you how to block a number in Android in various ways. Because Android isn’t visually consistent across all phone manufacturers, we cover the most popular — Samsung, HTC, and LG — along with stock Android 11. We also suggest a few third-party apps if you want a little revenge.

Further reading

Note: Methods for blocking calls will vary slightly based on the version of Android running on your device. Many tutorials exist for every Android device imaginable. Take a gander on YouTube or the XDA Developers Forum to find an option for your specific phone if the following instructions don’t apply to you.

How to block calls on stock Android 11

For people with phones like the Google Pixel 5, which runs a stock version of Android 11, you can easily block a call directly from the Phone app.

From the Phone app’s settings

Step 1: Tap to open the Phone app.

Step 2: Tap the three-dot More Options icon in the top right corner.

Step 3: Tap Settings listed on the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Tap Blocked Numbers (or Call Blocking).

Step 5: Tap Add a Number to add a specific number or tap the Toggle next to Unknown to block all numbers from unidentified callers.

From the Phone app’s call history

From the call history, you can disable incoming calls from specific numbers.

Step 1: Tap to open the Phone app.

Step 2: Tap the three-dot More Options icon in the top right corner.

Step 3: Tap Call History listed on the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Tap on the number you want to block.

Step 5: Tap Block/Report Spam.

Step 6: A pop-up appears with an option to report the number as spam. Tap to uncheck that box if it’s not spam and then tap the Block button.

From the Phone app’s contacts list

If there’s a particularly persistent relative, friend, or ex whose number you’ve saved, blocking them is a cinch.

Step 1: Tap to open the Phone app.

Step 2: Tap the Contacts tab.

Step 4: Tap on the Contact you want to block.

Step 5: Tap the three-dot More Options icon in the top right corner.

Step 6: Tap Block Numbers listed on the drop-down menu.

Step 7: A pop-up appears with an option to report the number as spam. Tap to uncheck that box if it’s not spam and then tap the Block button.

Note: You can also tap Route to Voicemail on the More Options menu if you’d rather keep the number unblocked but don’t want to hear the call ring forever and a day unanswered.

From the Messages app

Step 1: Tap to open the Messages app.

Step 2: Long press on a message.

Step 3: Tap the Block icon (circle with a line through it) in the upper-right corner.

How to block calls on a Samsung phone

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus or another Samsung phone, it’s easy to block unwanted callers.

From the Phone app’s settings

Step 1: Tap to open the Phone app.

Step 2: Tap the three-dot More Options icon in the top right corner.

Step 3: Tap the Settings option on the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Tap Block Numbers.

Step 5: Tap Add Phone Number to add a specific phone number, or tap the toggle next to Block Unknown Callers to block all unknowns.

Note: On this screen, you can remove blocked numbers too, or add a number by tapping the Recents or Contacts button.

From the Phone app’s Recents tab

Step 1: Tap to open the Phone app.

Step 2: Tap the Recents tab at the bottom.

Step 3: Long-press on the number you want to block.

Step 4: Tap the Block icon displayed in the bottom right corner.

From the Phone app’s Contacts tab

Step 1: Tap to open the Phone app.

Step 2: Tap the Contacts tab at the bottom.

Step 3: Long-press on the contact you want to block.

Step 4: Tap the three-dot More Options icon in the top right corner.

Step 5: Tap Block Contact listed on the drop-down menu.

How to block calls on an HTC phone

HTC, much like Samsung, has integrated call blocking on phones like the HTC U12 Plus. Here’s how by using the Phone app:

Use the Phone app’s call history

Step 1: Tap to open the Phone app.

Step 2: Tap the Call History tab.

Step 3: Long-press on the contact or number you want to block.

Step 4: Select Block Contact or Block Caller.

Note: You can see a list of blocked contacts by tapping the three-dot icon in the top right corner when the Call History tab is active. They’re listed under Blocked Contacts.

Use the Messages app

Step 1: Tap to open the Messages app.

Step 2: Long-press on the Contact or Number you want to block.

Step 3: Tap Block Contact.

How to block calls on an LG phone

Blocking numbers on LG’s handsets is relatively easy, including the LG G8X ThinQ dual-screen phone.

Use the Phone app’s Call Logs tab

Step 1: Tap to open the Phone app.

Step 2: Tap the Call Logs tab.

Step 3: Tap the Info icon displayed next to the contact or number you want to block.

Step 4: Tap Block.

Use the Phone app’s Dial tab

Step 1: Tap the Dial tab.

Step 2: Tap the three-dot Menu icon located in the top right corner.

Step 3: Tap Call Settings.

Step 4: Tap Call Blocking & Decline with Messages.

Step 5: Tap Blocked Numbers.

Step 6: Tap the Add icon.

Step 7: Select one of three options:

• Contacts — Tap on the Contact you want to block and then tap Done.
• Call Logs — Tap on the Number you want to block and then tap Done.
• New Number — Enter the phone number and then tap Block.

Blocking calls with an Android app

If none of the other options suits you, or you just want a more user-friendly way of blocking calls on your phone, a third-party app may be your best bet. However, we do advise reading up on their privacy policies, as some of the most popular free call blocking apps collect and potentially share a lot of information, including your contacts list. Here are a couple of solid options.

Should I Answer?

Should I Answer? is not your average call blocker. It’s able to block specific numbers or all phone numbers except those in your contact list. However, the real hook is its extensive database of known telemarketer, scammer, and premium-rate numbers. When you get a phone call, Should I Answer? shows a brief description and user reviews of the incoming number, plus the option to leave a rating of your own or add the number to a private blocklist.

Should I Answer? also features some of the most robust call-blocking features of any app in its category. It can automatically filter calls from hidden numbers, premium numbers, foreign countries, and numbers below a certain review threshold. Perhaps best of all, the aforementioned features work offline. The app saves a small copy of the ratings database locally. Here’s the privacy policy.

RoboKiller

With a robust database of more than 1.1 million spam numbers, RoboKiller will automatically block a lot of spam calls and robocalls. It even has answer bots you can choose that specifically aim to annoy telemarketers, or you can create your own just to be vengeful and snarky. The blocklist updates frequently to keep up with scammers. You can also check blocked calls in your Recent Calls list and even listen to why they were calling. The catch is that RoboKiller is a subscription service. After the seven-day free trial, the app requires a $3/month subscription which isn’t bad for a little peace of mind, and it might be worth it just for the bot feature. Here’s the privacy policy .

Contacting your carrier

Most major carriers can block calls. Some only offer this service at a price, so it’s critical to fully check with your specific carrier to fully understand their policy. Others may offer this service for free, but they may have different terms and conditions.

For instance, Verizon offers a free service , as does Sprint . However, Verizon’s free service only allows you to block a maximum of 5 numbers. There’s another catch, too; each number will only remain blocked for 90 days, after which time you will have to block the number again.

If you’re someone who is okay with paying an extra $5 per month, you can permanently block up to 20 contacts through the Verizon Smart Family plan. You also have access to the $3 per month Call Filter feature, which screens incoming calls, auto-blocks spam, and reports unwanted numbers.

Any AT&T who wishes to block an unwanted number or repeated caller can figure out how to do so in the AT&T Call Protect app . If you’re looking for even more features and hands-on call blocking, you can pay an extra $4 per month for the AT&T Call Protect Plus tool. By comparison, T-Mobile typically provides number blocking via their Family Allowances plan for a price of about $5 every month.

More options for blocking calls

Instead of using your provider to block calls, you could check out one of the many third-party call-blocking Android apps . We recommend thoroughly reading each app’s reviews and details before downloading them on your phone, though, because not every app is reliable. Be sure to check out the fine print, which is a good rule of thumb before downloading any new application because many call-blocking apps could directly interfere with antivirus programs on your device. On top of that, many apps can cost you money, even if the price is not explicitly stated initially.

Speaking of Android security apps , you may be in luck if you have already downloaded and installed Avast Mobile Security . That security-based app empowers users and allows them the chance to filter specific calls and SMS messages, as well as block contacts or numbers. It’s likely that your Android smartphone already has some form of call-blocker built-in to the device. If not, we think you can find a compatible app that is trustworthy and reliable when it comes to blocking calls, all with just a bit of digging.

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