🚫 Why Block a Number?
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Spam or robocalls
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Harassing messages
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Sales or marketing calls
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Unknown or private numbers
✅ Method 1: Block Number from Call Log
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Open Phone/Dialer app
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Go to Recent Calls/Call History
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Tap and hold on the number you want to block
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Select Block/Report as Spam
📵 Ye number aapko call bhi nahi kar paayega, aur message bhi nahi.
✅ Method 2: Block Number via Contacts
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Open Contacts app
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Select the contact you want to block
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Tap 3-dot menu (⋮) > Block numbers
☑️ Works great if number is saved in contacts.
✅ Method 3: Block Numbers in Google Phone App (Stock Android)
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Open Phone app
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Tap 3-dots > Settings > Blocked numbers
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Tap “Add a Number.”
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Manually enter the number you want to block
🛡️ Useful for blocking numbers without receiving a call first.
✅ Method 4: Use Do Not Disturb (For Temporary Peace)
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Go to Settings > Sound & Vibration > Do Not Disturb
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Customize Who can call you
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Block all unknown numbers for a while
🔕 Best for when you want full peace temporarily.
✅ Method 5: Block Messages from a Number
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Open Messages app
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Open the conversation from the spammer
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Tap 3-dots > Block & Report Spam
📩 Prevents them from sending SMS in future
📌 Extra Tips
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Register your number on Do Not Call registry (country-specific)
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Install Google Phone app (if not default) for better spam protection
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Use carrier-level blocking (like T-Mobile Scam Shield, Jio Call Block, etc.)
FAQs
Q: Will the blocked person know they are blocked?
A: No direct notification, but their calls won’t connect.
Q: Can blocked numbers leave voicemail?
A: In some cases, yes. You can turn off voicemail with your carrier.
Q: Can I unblock later?
A: Yes, go to the same menu and tap Unblock anytime.