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How to block a phone number
rpnon 25 days ago
Here are the main methods to block a phone number across different devices:
iPhone
- Open the Phone app
- Find the number in Recents
- Tap the "i" icon next to the number
- Scroll down and tap "Block this Caller"
- Confirm by tapping "Block Contact"[1][7]
Android
- Open the Phone app
- Tap More (three dots) and select Call history
- Tap the number you want to block
- Select "Block/report spam"[2]
Samsung
- Open the Phone app
- Tap the three-dot menu
- Go to Settings
- Select "Block numbers"
- Either enter a number manually or select from Recents/Contacts[8][9]
Google Pixel
- Open Phone app
- Tap More icon
- Go to Settings
- Select "Blocked numbers"
- Add the number you want to block[4]
Additional Features
- Blocked callers cannot leave voicemails if visual voicemail is enabled
- Blocking a number prevents calls, messages, and FaceTime (on iPhone)
- You can also block unknown/private numbers in your phone settings
- Blocked contacts won't be notified that they've been blocked[1][2]