How to Block Calls on an Android Smartphone

Rest assured, there are ways to block those unwanted calls on Android devices. But finding the path to block calls can take some digging. Some manufactures bury black-list features deep in your phone settings. Even worse, some older devices may not even provide native blocking features.

Thankfully, there are several ways to block calls on your Android device. Here’s our guide to blocking phone calls (and text messages) on your Android phone. We’ll take a look at how to do it with your phone’s native features, and then we’ll suggest a couple of call blocking Android apps that are worth considering. Finally, we’ll provide information to block callers by contacting your phone carrier.

The methods for doing this will vary slightly according to your specific device and the version of Android that you are using. Many tutorials exist for your specific device on YouTube and the XDA developers forum.

[nathanr]

im trying to block me teachers number from my moms phone

[RolfHartmann]

Well none of this is on my phone. Thanks for wasting my time.

[samuelnguyen]

Mine doesn't show the call rejection in setting.

[wandasanes]

but you can see the person i don't want to see the person contacting me.... how can this be block completely...

[JewellAmber]

This does not block calls. It simply blacklists their calls but they can still leave voice mail which is what I'm trying to keep my blocked people from doing.

[dannylaw]

Great video....I didn't know this update for this feature was now available!! I spent an hour trying to find a good call blocker that DID NOT SPAM me, or send more ads or cost me more money, and then I found I don't need to download anything OR buy one. THANK YOU very much. Good, worthwhile video!

[williampennjr.]

None of these will work if you dont put voicemail on Do Not Disturb. There is no way to block calls with voicemail still on.
Luckily I figured this out and to only allow calls from my phone book to ring.
Now if robo callers try to call, my phone won't ring and it won't go to voicemail.
You have to do both to block calls.

[jl]

There is a much simpler way to block unwanted calls. Go to settings, scroll to sounds, then scroll to Do not disturb. Click on that & you will see a button to turn on/off. Turn on. Below you will see allow exceptions. From there you can control what you will allow your phone to block any unwanted calls. If you are expecting a call from someone not on your list then temporarily turn it off. Otherwise they will leave a voicemail which you can check at your leisure. I have 2 Samsung phones & it works perfectly

[Papa_Flick]

This one girl kept calling me over and over and sending me messages over and over just to talk to her because we met on an online computer game so I had to get rid of her THANK YOU SO MUCH

[tonebeatz]

Great now I can block my boss since I'm quitting my miserable job I hate. Screw the 2 wks notice 🤷‍♂️

[SagaraUrz]

I have seen every single video of Samsung Galaxy and i cannot find "Call rejection" into the call settings, i don't have that option.

[johnkupa]

Thanks seems like all the tech channels in youtube are in hindi..thank for the great video

[SUGAR_XYLER]

I just got a voice mail from a blocked call WTF 💀

[arrianranger]

Great information just a bit fast for those who are no longer as fast as they used to be.

[pabloantoniosantiago]

This was very useful, thanks! Since my phone is new, I was very lost.

[Bart-Bajora]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
i got so much private calls until 2 minutes ago thanks to you!

[mimithecat]

Thankyou this person has been calling me at midnight and he still is and I am happy he is blocked.

[JohnSmith-gyqj]

Thanks mate. Its a good simple technique if I remember it. but after a call i wish a screen would pop up and give that option after each call.

[markpaycer]

A thousand years of technology and you cant even block someone from calling you.

[angelwings]

thanks a lot digital trends...this helps a lot for those annoying caller...thumbs up!!!!