7 Easy Ways to Block a Phone Contact on iPhone, Android, & More

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This wikiHow teaches you how to block a phone number on an iPhone, Android, or landline phone, as well as how to add your phone number to the Do Not Call registry.

Blocking a Number: Quick Instructions

  • iPhone: Open the Phone app and tap "Recents" or "Contacts." Tap the information icon next to a number and tap "Block this Caller" > "Block "Contact."
  • Android: Open the Phone app, tap the three dots, tap "Call History," and select a number. Tap "Block/report spam" > "Block."
  • Landline: Dial "*60" and follow the instructions, or contact your carrier.
Method 1
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Using an iPhone

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  1. This app is green with a white phone receiver icon. You'll find it on the Home Screen or in the springboard at the bottom of the screen.
  2. If you want to block a non-contact number that recently called you, tap Recents . To block a contact, tap Contacts .
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  3. It's to the right of the number that you want to block. If you're blocking a contact instead, tap their name.
  4. It should be the last option on the page.
  5. You'll see this red text at the bottom of the screen. Doing so blocks the number, preventing it from calling you in the future.
  6. Your iPhone stores a list of the numbers that you've blocked. Use the following steps to review it: [1]
    • Open
      iPhone Settings App Icon
      Settings
    • Scroll down and tap Phone
    • Tap Blocked Contacts .
    • Review any numbers under the "BLOCKED CONTACTS" heading.
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Using a Samsung Galaxy

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  1. This phone-shaped app should be on your Android's Home Screen.
  2. It's the icon with three dots in the top-right corner of the Phone screen. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu.
  3. This option is at the bottom of the drop-down menu.
  4. It's below the "CALL SETTINGS" heading near the middle of the screen.
  5. Tap the text field below the "Add phone number" heading, then type in the number you want to block.
    • Alternatively, you can also tap Recent or Contacts below this "Add Phone number" heading. Tap a number in your recent or contacts list, and tap Done .
  6. This button is to the right of the phone number you just added. Doing so will add the number to your phone's block list. You should no longer receive calls from the blocked number. [2]
    • To take a phone number off the block list, tap — to the right of any number on the list.
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Using an Android (Stock Android)

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  1. The Google Phone app comes pre-installed on many Android devices. It has an icon that resembles a blue phone receiver.
  2. It's in the top-right corner of the Phone screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
  3. You'll find this in the drop-down menu.
  4. It's near the top of the page.
  5. This is at the top of the page.
  6. Tap the text field, then type in the number you want to block.
    • Alternatively, you can go into Recent Calls or Call History and tap a number you want to block. Then tap Block .
    • Additionally, you can tap the toggle switch next to "Unknown" to block all calls from unknown numbers.
  7. It's below the text field. Doing so will add the number to your phone's block list. You should no longer receive calls from the blocked number. [3]
    • You can also check the "Report call as spam" box to report the call.
    • If you want to unblock a number, enter the "Blocked Numbers" list in the Settings menu, tap X next to a number you want to unblock, and then tap Unblock .
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Using an LG Android

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  1. It's a phone-shaped app on the main screen, though you can also find it in the App Drawer.
  2. You'll find this at the top or bottom of the screen.
  3. This will display a pop-up menu.
  4. It's in the menu that appears when you tap and hold a previous call.
  5. It's in the lower-right corner of the pop-up menu. This confirms that you want to block the caller. [4]
  6. If you want to add an individual number that is not in your contacts to your blocked list, use the following steps to do so:
    • Tap the icon with three dots ( â‹® ) in the upper-right corner.
    • Tap Call Settings .
    • Tap Call blocking & Decline with message .
    • Tap Blocked numbers .
    • Tap the Plus ( + ) icon.
    • Enter a number or contact.
    • Tap Done .
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Using an HTC Android

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  1. It's the phone-shaped icon on your Home screen.
    • If the keypad is open, tap the back arrow at the bottom to close it.
  2. It's at the top of the page. This displays your recent calls.
  3. This will display a pop-up.
    • If the number has been flagged as spam, the option will say "Block."
  4. It's in the lower-right corner of the pop-up window. [5]
    • If you want to report the number as spam, ensure the checkbox next to "Report call as spam is checked.
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Using a Landline

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  1. Some landline phones have built-in features to block calls. If your phone does, you'll find instructions in its manual.
    • If you can't find the manual, you can most likely find a copy online.
    • Most manuals have a section dedicated to call blocking, filtering, or something similar.
  2. You can block calls using "*60" on most landlines. You will receive an automated message that will walk you through the process. Dial #01# to block the most recent call. Dial #[phone number with area code]# to block a specific number. [6]
  3. Call blocking for landlines is usually a carrier-side feature. To enable it, you'll need to contact your phone carrier and see what options are available.
  4. This feature will allow you to reject private and blocked calls. Anonymous Call Rejection may cost extra, depending on your carrier.
  5. This feature may allow you to change your phone's ring for certain numbers, allowing you to determine if you want to answer it.
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Using the Do Not Call Registry

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  1. Adding your number to the Do Not Call registry will decrease the number of spam calls you receive. Go to https://www.donotcall.gov/ in a web browser.
    • If you've already registered your number here, you do not need to register it again.
  2. It's a brown button on the right side of the page.
  3. You'll see this in the middle of the page.
  4. You can add up to three phone numbers at once (one per phone number field).
    • You can add up to three phone numbers at once (one per phone number field).
  5. Type your email address into the "Email Address" text field, then type it into the "Confirm Email Address" text field.
  6. It's below the last email address text field.
  7. You'll find this at the bottom of the page.
  8. Open the email with the subject "National Do Not Call Registry - OPEN AND CLICK on Link to Complete Your Registration," and click the link to verify your request.
    • If you don't see this email within ten minutes, open the Spam or Junk folder and look for it there.
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    The best was to tell if your number has been blocked is to call the suspected number. If after one ring the phone goes directly to voicemail (similar to when the phone is not powered on), then call the phone back, blocking your number by dialing *67 prior to dialing the phone number. See if someone picks up then.
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    Add numbers to the app's black list. By default, BlockIt will block all numbers on your black list. You can add as many numbers as you'd like to this list. Tap the "+" button to add a new number to the list. You'll be able to select a number from your recent calls, add a contact, or type the number in manually.
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    You can learn how to block your own number by following the directions in wikiHow's article on blocking caller ID .
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/111104
      2. ↑ https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00062352/
      3. ↑ https://support.google.com/phoneapp/answer/6325463
      4. ↑ https://www.att.com/device-support/article/wireless/KM1272766/LG/LGH871
      5. ↑ https://www.htc.com/uk/support/htc-desire-21-pro/howto/blocking-a-caller.html
      6. ↑ https://www.communityphone.org/blogs/block-phone-numbers-landline

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      1. Open your smartphone's Phone app.
      2. Open the Recent list of calls.
      3. Tap the "i" inside a circle ⓘ to the right of a number on iPhone or long-press the number on Android.
      4. Scroll down and tap Block this Caller (iPhone) or tap Block number (Android).

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