{"id":377,"date":"2018-02-10T09:18:49","date_gmt":"2018-02-10T09:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/?p=377"},"modified":"2018-02-10T03:31:51","modified_gmt":"2018-02-10T03:31:51","slug":"block-a-number-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/block-a-number-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"How to block a number on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Tired of receiving calls from spammers or scammers all the time? A survey conducted in 2017 reported that an average phone number receives over 8 calls from automated bots. If that\u2019s the case with you as well then you must learn how to block these numbers on Android smartphone so that you don\u2019t have to answer them any time in your life. Also, it is very important to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/erase-call-history-on-android.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">delete those spamming call log<\/a> from the phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">However, finding the blocking feature can be challenging on certain smartphones as the features are hidden deeply inside the settings. On our blog, we will show you how to block a number regardless which brand of smartphone you are using. Thankfully, most smartphones have the feature installed in default. But if not then we will also recommend some apps to block these numbers on your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>How to Block a Number on Samsung Smartphones<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Unlock your phone and tap on the phone call app located on your home screen. (It exactly looks like a telephone icon)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Tap on the three-dotted menu on the top right corner to reveal the options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Check the bottom most option and tap on Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Tap on \u201cBlock Numbers\u201d. Can be seen in the middle of the options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Enter the phone number in the empty text field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Hit the \u201cDone\u201d button and the number will be blocked.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>How to Block a Number on LG Smartphones<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Open the phone app from home screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Tap on Call Logs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Select the three-dotted menu option located on the top-right corner of your screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Choose \u201cCall Settings\u201d from the menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Hit the \u201cCall blocking and decline with message\u201d option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Tap on \u201cBlocked Numbers\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Press the \u201c+\u201d icon to add a new entry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Select \u201cNew Number\u201d and an empty text field will appear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Enter the number or you can directly import it from your call logs or contacts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Finally, hit the Done button to block the number forever.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>How to Block a Number on HTC Phones<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">First, open the Android\u2019s People app. If you can\u2019t find it on the home screen then search for the app on your menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Hit the three-dotted menu option from the top-right corner to pop down the options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Tap on \u201cManage Contacts\u201d from the given options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Choose \u201cBlocked Contacts\u201d \u2013 Check the first option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Hit the \u201cAdd\u201d button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Tap on \u201cEnter a number\u201d and a text field will appear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Now type the number and tap on \u201cSave\u201d to add the recipient on your blocked contact list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>How to Block a number on Google Nexus or Pixel Smartphones<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Tap on the phone app. By default, Nexus and Pixel phones use the Google Phone app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Again, tap on the three-dotted menu option from the top right corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Select \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Choose \u201cCall Blocking\u201d option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Tap on \u201cAdd a number\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Select \u201cEnter a number to block\u201d and input the phone number that you want to block.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Tap on \u201cBLOCK\u201d and the number will be saved on the block list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Also, Google phones allows you to mark a number as spam as soon a phone call comes on the device. You can take advantage of that option to mark a phone number as spam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>How to Block a number Using Android App<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">If your phone doesn\u2019t have the in-built call block feature then don\u2019t worry as there are myriad call blocking apps available on Android Google Play Store. In this guide, we will be using Calls Blacklist \u2013 Call Blocker app. It helps to block any phone number on your phone and it will not let the recipient send any SMS or phones call on your device. It is very liter in size and doesn\u2019t really need any computer expertise to use this app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/block.jpg\" alt=\"Block a number on Android\" width=\"300\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/block.jpg 506w, https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/block-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">First, go to Google Play Store and install the app on your device. Then open the app and it will allow you to see all the phone call logs as well as you can import any number from contacts that you wish to block. Once a phone number is blocked, you will be relived from receiving any phone calls or even messages on your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Hopefully, this guide was helpful enough to learn how to block a number on Android and if you still have any queries then do let us know in the comments below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">[Sassy_Social_Share]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of receiving calls from spammers or scammers all the time? A survey conducted in 2017 reported that an average phone number receives over 8 calls from automated bots. 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