How to Block Phone Numbers on Android

In this era of development with countless different communication methods, protecting each person's privacy seems to be becoming increasingly difficult. Android operating system users can control who is and is not allowed to contact them with just one simple operation. Whether you're dealing with your ex's persistent stalking or annoying advertising messages, there's always a suitable option for you.

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Tap the "Phone" icon on the home screen.

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Check the phone number you want to block in the "logs" list.

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Tap the Options key on your phone

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Select "Add to reject list" (Add to Restricted List)

Block phone numbers using Settings on Samsung Galaxy S3 phone

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Start from the phone's home screen. Go to Phone >> Menu >> Call settings >> Call rejections >> Auto reject list. (Add to Restricted List)

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Block all calls from unknown numbers. If you want to block all unknown contacts, check the " Unavailable " box.

Block certain phone numbers. To block a certain phone number or existing contact, select Create , then enter the phone number or contact you want to block.

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Once done, click Done to save the changes.

Block phone numbers from Contact App on Samsung Galaxy S3

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Open the Contacts app . Select the phone number you want to block.

Save phone numbers that need to be blocked that are not yet saved in your contacts. We recommend naming it "Z" or the digits "0-9" so that the phone number will appear at the end of your contact list.

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Select Menu >> Add to Rejects List . This will automatically redirect calls from this phone number to voicemail (voice mailbox).

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