How to Use the Mr. Number App on Android and iPhone

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Block numbers and more with Mr. Number
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Mr. Number is an easy-to-use mobile application you can use to block unwanted phone calls and text messages. You can also use the Mr. Number app to reverse look-up and see caller ID. This wikiHow guide teaches you how to install and use the Mr. Number app on an Android or iPhone.

Fast Guide for the Mr. Number Spam Call Blocker

Download Mr. Number from the Play Store on Android or the App Store for iPhone. To block calls or texts, go to Block List > + > and enter a number, or use a number from your contacts or recent calls list. To block calls that are not in your contacts, go to Mr. Number > Settings > Call Settings .

Section 1 of 3:

Getting Started with Mr. Number

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    Open the Mr. Number app. If you don't already have the Mr. Number app, download it. Mr. Number is available from the Google Play Store on Android phones, and the App Store on iPhone. Use the following steps to download and install Mr. Number:
    • Open the Google Play Store on Android or App Store on iPhone.
    • Tap the Search tab (iPhone only).
    • Type Mr. Number in the Search bar.
    • Tap Mr. Number .
    • Tap Install or GET .
  2. 2
    Tap Get Started . It's the orange button at the top of the page.
    • Make sure the checkbox next to "I've read and agree to Mr. Number's Terms of Service and Data Policy" is checked.
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  3. 3
    Subscribe to the service. Mr. Number requires a subscription fee of $3.99 per month, $24.99 per year, or a one-time purchase of $74.99 for life. A free 3-day trial is available if you choose a monthly or yearly subscription.
    • You may need to enter your password, Face ID, or Touch ID/fingerprint to purchase a subscription.
  4. 4
    Tap the keypad button. It's the first tab at the bottom of the screen, and it will pull up a keypad.
  5. 5
    Dial a number. Use the keys on the keypad to dial a phone number you want to call or look up.
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    Tap Lookup . This appears below the phone number when you finish dialing it, though the word "Lookup" will change to something else (such as the name of the number's owner, "Personal line," "Suspected spam," etc.)
    • If Mr. Number doesn't suspect the number is spam, you will see the following options:
      • Block: Tap this to block the number from calling you.
      • Report Spam: Tap this to submit a spam report to Mr. Number about this number.
      • Call: Tap this to immediately call the number.
      • Save to contacts: Tap this to save this number as a contact on your phone.
      • Suggest a name: Tap this and enter a suggested name for the number (in case the number doesn't already have one).
      • Share : Tap this to send the number in a message to someone.
    • If Mr. Number suspects the number to be spam, the "lookup" button will be orange, and you'll see the following options:
      • Block: Tap this to block the number from calling you.
      • Report Spam: Tap this to submit a spam report to Mr. Number about this number.
      • X user report(s): If other users have reported this number as spam, you can read their reports here for more information.
      • Call: Tap this to immediately call the number.
      • Not spam? Let us know: If the number has been mistakenly reported as spam, you can let Mr. Number know that it's an error.
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    Tap the x button to back out of the lookup screen. You can then clear out the current number by pressing the gray x button or call the number by tapping the green phone button at the bottom of the screen.
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    Tap the clock button. It's the second button at the bottom of the screen. This will show you what numbers you have recently looked up in Mr. Number.
    • Tap the Block button to block the number.
      • If you haven't enabled Mr. Number to block calls and provide caller ID, you will be prompted to now. Tap the button to go to your phone settings and enable the appropriate permissions.
    • Tap Unblock to unblock the number.
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    Tap the graph button. This simply displays Mr. Number's global stats for the past 7 days.
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Section 2 of 3:

Changing Your Settings

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    Tap the cogwheel button. This will open Mr. Number's settings, where you can enable caller ID & blocking, view and edit your blocked numbers, use spoofing protection, and customize your general preferences.
  2. 2
    Tap Enable Caller ID & Blocking . If you haven't enabled Mr. Number to block numbers or act as a caller ID, you won't be able to use the app to the fullest. Simply tap this option in the Settings menu, then enable Mr. Number's permissions.
  3. 3
    Tap Continue at the top of the screen (optional). If you want, you can give Mr. Number permission to access your Contacts. This will ensure that Mr. Number does not block calls from your contacts.
    • After tapping Continue , tap the button to allow Mr. Number to access your contacts. Otherwise, tap Don't Allow if you've changed your mind.
  4. 4
    Tap Enable next to "Automatic Updates" (optional). If you enable automatic updates, Mr. Number will automatically update your spam number databases. However, you do not need to enable this to use the Mr. Number app, and can instead accept updates manually.
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    Tap Call Blocking . You can adjust the calls you want to block from this submenu.
    • Tap Blocked Numbers to see which numbers you have blocked with Mr. Number.
    • Toggle on Block Fraud Calls , Block Nuisance Calls , and Block Spoofing Calls to automatically block these types of calls using Mr. Number's spam number database.
      • By default, only Block Fraud Calls will be toggled on.
      • If you don't want to block some or all of these call types, toggle them off.
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    Tap Spoofing Protection (optional). Spoofing is when a scam caller fakes their number to pretend to be a business or pretend to be a local number. This is to try and convince people to pick up because the number looks familiar. If you enable Mr. Number's call spoofing protection, Mr. Number will notify you when a number that's calling you is a potentially spoofed call.
    • To enable protection, tap Add a number .
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    Tap Clear Recent Searches . By clicking this button, you will clear out your recent number searches in the Recent tab (the clock icon at the bottom of the screen). Tap Yes to confirm that you want to clear your recent searches.
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    Toggle on Outdated Database Warnings (optional). If you want to be notified when your spam number database is outdated, toggle this option on. Mr. Number will send you a notification if the database hasn't been updated in at least 48 hours.
    • If you tapped Enable to turn on automatic updates, this option will already be toggled.
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    Tap Privacy and Data > Manage my Data . This will open a page in your web browser. On this page, you can find links to different submission forms to change or remove your info from caller ID, remove a comment, and more. [1]
    • The webpage will say "Hiya" at the top instead of "Mr. Number." This is because Mr. Number is owned by Hiya.
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Section 3 of 3:

Frequently Asked Questions

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    Is Mr. Number free? No, Mr. Number is not free and requires a premium subscription to use. [2] For a free option, try Hiya (who also owns Mr. Number). You can download Hiya on the Google Play Store or App Store .
  2. 2
    How does Mr. Number work? Mr. Number uses 'crowdsourcing', which means your numbers will be shared in an international database. This allows others to recognize who people are using your contacts list. This means you may be giving out the contact details of people who may not want their details released without their consent.
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      1. ↑ https://hiyahelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001093027-Manage-My-Data
      2. ↑ https://hiyahelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019692533-What-is-Mr-Number-Premium-for-Android

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