How do i block calls on my cell phone

Q: Is there a way to just block Phone calls?

Its straightforward to block numbers on an Android phone, too, but the method does differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. On a stock Android device, like Googles Pixel phones, open the Phone app and tap on the Recent tab. Long-press the number you want to block and tap Block/Report Spam.

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How do I block unwanted calls on my cell Phone?
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Is there a way to just block Phone calls?

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Block calls on any phone

The following methods will work no matter what phone you have:

Google Voice

One of the best ways to block calls is to use Google Voice. If you don’t have a Google Voice account and you live in the US, you can sign up here. Blocking calls with Google Voice is pretty simple: you have the option of sending them directly to voicemail, treating all their calls as spam, or blocking them entirely. Here’s how blocking works:

Log in to your Google Voice account.
Find the call you want to block (or the voicemail that resulted from it).
Select the checkbox next to the call or voicemail.
Click the “more” link underneath the call.
Select “Block Caller.”

Silence the call

Another option is to just silence the call. While it isn’t technically a call-blocking method, the result is pretty much the same. Just install a silent ringtone on your phone, then attach it to numbers you don’t want to answer and your phone will stay silent when they call.

Contact your carrier

Most carriers have a means of blocking calls even if they don’t realize it. It usually costs money and it sometimes falls under the header of Parental Controls but it works just the same.

AT&T uses a feature called Smart Controls to get the job done. It’s free for AT&T Mobility customers, while a Plus version of Call Protect with enhanced caller ID and reverse number lookup is available for $3.99 a month.
Verizon has a free call blocking service for customers that lets you know when an incoming call is probably spam and automatically blocks certain robocalls. There’s also an option that’s $2.99 per month, which features caller ID and a personal spam list.
T-Mobile offers customers Scam ID and Scam Block features for free, which not only identifies potential spam numbers, but also gives you the option to block all possible scam numbers before the call even comes in. There’s also a $4/month option which provides caller ID for the spam calls and will send entire categories of calls directly to your voicemail.
Sprint users can manage blocked calls from their My Sprint account settings. It also offers a Premium Caller ID app and service for $2.99 a month that screens calls from unknown numbers.

If you don’t like your carrier options, TrapCall is an inexpensive service that’ll not only block calls, but can even unmask numbers that appear as “blocked” when they call you. It offers some other options, such as voicemail transcription at an additional cost, but $4.95 a month will get you the basic features you’re looking for.

While there’s no obvious one-size-fits-all solution, you’ve got plenty of options for blocking unwanted calls. You just have to find the option that best fits your needs.

This story was originally published in 2013 and was updated on 12/9/19 to provide more thorough and current information.

How do I block unwanted calls on my cell Phone?

You can register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list at no cost by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register. You can also register at add your personal wireless phone number to the national Do-Not-Call list donotcall.gov.

How do you block your phone number?

To block your number on Android:.

Open the Phone app, and open the Menu..

Select Settings, then Call settings..

Click on Additional settings, then Caller ID..

Choose “Hide number” and your number will be hidden..

Is there a way to just block Phone calls?

It's straightforward to block numbers on an Android phone, too, but the method does differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. On a stock Android device, like Google's Pixel phones, open the Phone app and tap on the Recent tab. Long-press the number you want to block and tap Block/Report Spam.