How to Block All Incoming Calls on an Android Phone

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A simple guide to blocking calls on Android and Samsung Galaxy
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Sometimes you just don't want to be bothered. If you want some peace and quiet for a while, there are a number of ways you can block all incoming calls on both standard stock Android or Samsung Galaxy devices This wikiHow article teaches you how to block all incoming calls on Samsung Galaxy.

How to Quickly Block All Incoming Calls on Android

Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings menu. Swipe left or right to view all the Quick Settings options. Tap the Do Not Disturb to block all incoming calls, messages, and notifications. You can adjust what "Do Not Disturb" blocks in the Settings menu under "Sound & vibrations" (stock Android) or "Notifications" (Samsung Galaxy).

Method 1
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Using "Do Not Disturb" on Samsung Galaxy

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  1. 1
    Open the Settings app
    Android 7 Settings
    .     To do so, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel. Then tap the icon that resembles a gear in the upper-right corner.
  2. 2
    Tap Notifications . It's next to an icon that resembles a text message bubble in the Settings menu.
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  3. 3
    Tap Do not disturb . It's towards the bottom of the Notifications menu.
  4. 4
    Tap the toggle switch to turn on "Do not disturb." It's at the top of the menu. This activates Do Not Disturb.
    • Alternatively, you can swipe down from the top of the screen twice to open the Quick Settings menu. Swipe left or right to view all the Quick Settings options. Then tap the Do Not Disturb icon, which resembles a circle with a line through it.
    • Return to this menu and tap this button when you want to allow calls again.
  5. 5
    Tap Calls and messages . It's below the "Allowed during Do not disturb" header.
  6. 6
    Tap Calls . It's the first option below the "Also allow" header.
  7. 7
    Tap None . This ensures that no calls are allowed when "Do Not Disturb" is turned on.
  8. 8
    Tap the toggle switch next to "Repeat callers" (optional). If you want to allow people to reach you in an emergency by calling you twice within a 15-minute period, you can tap the toggle switch to allow repeat callers to reach you. Otherwise, you can leave this option off to block all incoming calls.
    • If you want to allow notifications from messages or apps during "Do Not Disturb," you can adjust those settings in the "Do Not Disturb" menu in the Settings menu.
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Method 2
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Using "Do Not Disturb" on Stock Android

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  1. 1
    Open the Settings app
    Android 7 Settings
    .     To do so, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel. Then tap the icon that resembles a gear in the upper-right corner.
  2. 2
    Tap Sound & vibration . It's next to an icon that resembles a speaker in the Settings menu.
  3. 3
    Tap Do Not Disturb . It's below the alarm volume slider bar. This displays options for activating "Do Not Disturb."
  4. 4
    Tap Turn on Now . It's the large button at the top of the menu. This activates Do Not Disturb.
    • Alternatively, you can swipe down from the top of the screen twice to open the Quick Settings menu. Swipe left or right on the screen to view all the Quick Settings options. Tap Do Not Disturb when you see it.
    • Return to this menu and tap this button when you want to allow calls again.
  5. 5
    Tap People . It's below the "What can interrupt Do Not Disturb" header.
  6. 6
    Tap Calls . It's the second option on the list.
  7. 7
    Tap the radio option next to None. It's the last option in the list. This blocks all incoming calls.
  8. 8
    Turn off "Allow Repeat Callers" (optional). If you want to allow people to reach you in an emergency by calling you twice within a 15-minute period, you can tap the toggle switch to allow repeat callers to reach you. Otherwise, you can leave this option off to block all incoming calls.
    • If you want to allow notifications from messages or apps during "Do Not Disturb," you can adjust those settings in the "Do Not Disturb" menu in the Settings menu.
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Method 3
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Using the Call Barring on Samsung Galaxy

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  1. 1
    Open the Phone app. It’s the phone receiver icon that’s usually at the bottom of the home screen.
  2. 2
    Click ⁝ . It’s near the top-right corner of the screen. This displays a pop-up menu.
  3. 3
    Click Settings . It's at the bottom of the menu that appears when you tap the icon with three dots.
  4. 4
    Tap Supplementary services . It's towards the bottom of the Call Settings menu.
  5. 5
    Tap Call barring . It should be one of the options in the Supplementary services menu.
    • If you don't have all Call Barring, contact your mobile service provider. Alternatively, you can use Call Forwarding to forward calls to a fake number.
  6. 6
    Tap the toggle switch next to "All incoming calls." This will block all incoming calls.
  7. If you’re unsure of the code, try 0000 or 1234. If this doesn’t work, call your provider to request the code. [1]
  8. 8
    Tap OK . All incoming calls are now blocked.
    • To unblock calls later, return to this screen and tap the toggle switch to turn it off.
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Method 4
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Using the Call Barring on Stock Android

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  1. 1
    Open the Phone app. It’s the phone receiver icon that’s usually at the bottom of the home screen.
    • There are many versions of the Phone app, so the names and locations of options may vary.
  2. 2
    Click ⁝ . It’s near the top-right corner of the screen. This displays a pop-up menu.
  3. 3
    Click Settings . It's at the bottom of the menu that appears when you tap the icon with three dots.
  4. 4
    Tap Calls . It’s near the center of the menu.
  5. 5
    Tap Call barring . It’s near the bottom of the menu.
    • If you have more than one SIM card on your phone, tap More Options below which ever SIM card you want to block calls for. Then tap Call barring .
    • If you don't have all Call Barring, contact your mobile service provider. Alternatively, you can use Call Forwarding to forward calls to a fake number.
  6. 6
    Tap the toggle switch next to "All incoming calls." This will block all incoming calls.
  7. If you’re unsure of the code, try 0000 or 1234. If this doesn’t work, call your provider to request the code.
  8. 8
    Tap OK . All incoming calls are now blocked. [2]
    • To unblock calls later, return to this screen and tap the toggle switch to turn it off.
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Method 5
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Using Call Forwarding on Samsung Galaxy

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  1. 1
    Open the Phone app. It’s the phone receiver icon that’s usually at the bottom of the home screen.
    • There are many versions of the Phone app, so the names and locations of options may vary.
  2. 2
    Click ⁝ . It’s near the top-right corner of the screen. This displays a pop-up menu.
  3. 3
    Click Settings . It's at the bottom of the menu that appears when you tap the icon with three dots.
  4. 4
    Tap Supplementary services . It's towards the bottom of the Call Settings menu.
  5. 5
    Tap Call Forwarding . This displays the call forwarding options.
  6. 6
    Tap Always forward . It's the first option at the top of the menu.
  7. 7
    Enter a fake number and tap Turn on . This can be any fake number. Something as simple as "111 111 1111" will do. Then tap Turn on on to activate call forwarding. All calls will be forwarded to the number you entered and the caller will receive an error message.
    • To turn off Call Forwarding, return to this menu and tap Always forward . Then tap Turn off .
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Method 6
Method 6 of 6:

Using Call Forwarding on Stock Android

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  1. 1
    Open the Phone app. It’s the phone receiver icon that’s usually at the bottom of the home screen.
    • There are many versions of the Phone app, so the names and locations of options may vary.
  2. 2
    Click the gear icon
    Android 7 Settings
    .     It’s near the top-right corner of the screen. This displays a pop-up menu.
  3. 3
    Click Settings . It's at the bottom of the menu that appears when you tap the icon with three dots.
  4. 4
    Tap Calls . It’s near the center of the menu.
  5. 5
    Tap Call Forwarding . This displays the call forwarding options.
  6. 6
    Tap Always forward . It's the first option at the top of the menu.
  7. 7
    Enter a fake number and tap Enable . This can be any fake number. Something as simple as "111 111 1111" will do. Then tap Turn on on to activate call forwarding. All calls will be forwarded to the number you entered and the caller will receive an error message. [3]
    • To turn off Call Forwarding, return to this menu and tap Always forward . Then tap Turn off .
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    I need a way to stop ALL incoming calls on a moto e4 Android 7.1.1. because I'm getting too many to go calls. What do I do?
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    You can try "Do not disturb mode" in Settings. Or if the same number keeps calling you, save the number as a contact and block that number.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.samsung.com/ae/support/mobile-devices/how-to-activate-and-use-the-call-barring-feature-on-my-samsung-phone/
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wPjYcnDopQ
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8Dy4StFmeM

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      1. Open the Phone app.
      2. Click ⁝ .
      3. Click Settings .
      4. Click Calls .
      5. Click Call barring .
      6. Check the “All incoming calls” box.
      7. Enter the code.
      8. Tap OK .

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