Are you tired of getting unwanted or spam calls and messages on your smartphones? Many Android phone users don’t know their phones have features to block unwanted calls and messages on their phones. In this article, we’ll give you step-by-step guides on how to block calls and SMS on your Android phone. 

Note: These methods are also applicable to all iPhone users too. 

Part 1. How To Block Unwanted Calls and SMS on Your Android Phones

Here are 7 ways to block unwanted calls and messages on your Android and iPhones.

Method 1. Truecaller – Caller ID and Block.

Most people don’t know they can block a number through Truecaller. Truecaller is not only use for revealing caller ID, It’s also used for blocking a number. It’s very easy to block a phone number on Truecaller, all you have to do is to follow the following steps.

STEP 1. Install Truecaller (Android, IOS) on your phone.

STEP 2. Open the App on your phone

STEP 3. Tap the number you want to block

STEP 4. Then you will see the block option

Method 2. Block Calls and SMS via Google Dialer

Unwanted phone calls can be annoying. However, a function in the Google Phone app allows you to block a particular number or all calls from unknown callers. Here are steps you can use to block unwanted calls.

STEP 1. Open the Phone app and hit the Recents tab at the bottom to ban a phone number from showing up in your recent calls.

STEP 2. Press and hold the phone number you want to block again. This will bring up a popup menu with many choices. 

STEP 3. Select Report call as spam if necessary and then select Block after selecting Block/report spam.

Apart from using Google Dialer to block unwanted calls, you can also use it for different things on your Android phone. Here are other benefits of using Google Dialer:

• Record Calls
• Customize display options
• Auto-answer calls
• Customize favorites
• Search and directly call nearby places
• Call screening and verified calls
• Customize quick response

Method 3. Use Call Blocker

You may prevent unwanted calls to your iPhone with the tool Simple Call Blocker.

You can block certain numbers or ranges of numbers.

You may also add specific numbers or ranges of numbers to the Allow List so that they will not be prohibited by this app, even if they are in the Block List. You can also choose to approve all of your phone's contacts. Here are steps to use Call Blocker to block spammy calls.

STEP 1. Download Call Blocker and Install it on your phone

STEP 2. Tap the (+) icon in the bottom right corner to add a number manually or pick one from your contact list to block incoming calls.

STEP 3. By doing this, you can block calls and SMS from the numbers you add to the list.

3 Reasons why you should use Call Blocker

1. Simple Call Blocker gives you the free option to block a variety of phone numbers to help stop "neighbor spam". While some apps allow you to block specific phone numbers, blocking ranges of numbers may require an in-app purchase or paid subscription.
2. Your personal information is not collected by Simple Call Blocker. Unless you choose to enable the "allow all contacts" option, you don't need to grant it access to your contacts. In contrast, some call blocks require a login to their online service or even a subscription in order to function.
3. Simple Call Blocker is made to be really straightforward and dependable. In contrast, it can be challenging to figure out how many numbers are on a blacklist, whether the "Call Directory app extension" is loaded, and other things with multiple call blockers.

Method 4. Calls Blacklist - Call Blocker 

With the help of the call blocker and SMS blocker "Calls Blacklist," it is simple to stop calls and SMS from undesired, private (hidden, anonymous), or unknown numbers. Blocking spam "Calls Blacklist" is a simple, lightweight, and effective call blocker that can help if you're sick of unwanted calls or messages, including telemarketing, spam, and robocalls.

If you want to set this app up, follow these steps:

STEP 1.  Install Call Blacklist on your phone

STEP 2.  To block a call, Tap the blacklist tab, and enable the toggle for Calls and SMS.

STEP 3.  Then tap the (+) icon from the bottom right, to add a number to the block list either from call logs or contacts.

Method 5. Call Blocker - Block Numbers

Call Blocker - Block Numbers is a helpful call-blocking app for Android that allows you to blacklist spam numbers and halt all obtrusive calls.

By adding the unwanted number to your Block List, you can block unwanted calls and stop spam calls for good. Follow these steps on how to use Call Blocker.

STEP 1.  Install Call Blocker on your phone

STEP 2.  To block a call, Tap the blacklist tab, and enable the toggle for Calls and SMS.

STEP 3.  Then tap the (+) icon from the bottom right, to add a number to the block list either from call logs or contacts.

Method 6. Call and SMS Blocker

Simple call and SMS blocker app offers a wide range of call and SMS blocker features.

Features: 

• Block private numbers
• Use the blacklist to block incoming calls and SMS.
• Whitelist of contact numbers you should never block

How to use Call and SMS Blocker:

STEP 1. Install Call and SMS Blocker on your smartphone

STEP 2. Under the Blacklist tab, tap on the (+) icon

STEP 3.  Then select a phone number to add to recent calls, messages, contacts, and more to block.

STEP 4. Finally, you can check the number of messages, and calls blocked by the app from notifications.

Method 7.  Block Calls and SMS on iPhone

You can also block a number directly from the phone app or FaceTime app on your iPhone. All you have to do is to follow the steps below.

STEP 1. Launch the Phone app, and switch to the Recent tab.

STEP 2. Here click the information button next to the number, to view more details 

STEP 3. Scroll down and click on Block This Caller. From the pop-up tap on Block Contact to confirm.

We have discussed several ways to block unwanted calls and messages on your android phones or iPhones. We hope you found this article useful and feel free to read more on any related phone issues on our website.

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