This wikiHow teaches you how to block phone numbers on iPhones, Android devices, and landlines, and how to add phone numbers to the Do Not Call registry.
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Method 1 of 7: On iPhone
Step 1. Run the Phone app on iPhone
This app has a green icon with a white phone in it. You can find it on the Home screen or on the springboard at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2. Tap Recents or Contacts.
To block a number that just called, but isn't in contacts, tap Recents. Tap Contacts if you want to block a contact that is on the phone.
Step 3. Tap which is to the right of the number you want to block
To block a contact, just tap on its name.
Step 4. Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
This is the last option on the page.
Step 5. Tap Block Contact when prompted
It's red text at the bottom of the screen. The number you selected will be blocked which will prevent it from calling you in the future.
Step 6. Manage your blocked numbers
The iPhone keeps a list of numbers that have been blocked. How to see it:
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open Settings
Iphonesettingsappicon - Scroll down, then tap Phone
- Tap Call Blocking & Identification
- Look at the numbers displayed under the " BLOCKED CONTACTS " heading.
Method 2 of 7: On Samsung Android Device
Step 1. Run the Phone app on the Android device
This phone-shaped app is located on the Home screen of an Android device.
Step 2. Tap
This button is in the upper right corner of the screen Phone. A drop-down menu will also be displayed.
Step 3. Tap Settings
It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu.
Step 4. Tap Block numbers
The button is located below the " CALL SETTINGS " heading in the center of the screen.
Step 5. Enter the phone number
Tap the text field under the "Add phone number" heading, then type in the phone number you want to block.
Step 6. Tap the button which is on the right side of the newly added phone number
The number will be added to the block list on your phone. Numbers that have been blocked will no longer be able to call you.
To remove a phone number from the blocked list, tap - to the right of the desired number
Method 3 of 7: On Android Pixel or Nexus Device
Step 1. Run the Phone app on the Android device
By default, Nexus or Pixel phones usually use the Google Phone app. This phone-shaped app is located on the home screen.
Step 2. Tap
This button is in the upper right corner of the screen Phone. A drop-down menu will be displayed.
Step 3. Tap Settings in the drop-down menu
Step 4. Tap Call Blocking
It's at the top of the page.
Step 5. Tap ADD A NUMBER at the top of the page
Step 6. Enter the phone number you want to block
Tap the text field, then type in the phone number you want to block.
Step 7. Tap on BLOCK which is below the text field
The number will be added to the block list on your phone. Numbers that have been blocked will no longer be able to call you.
You can also check the "Report call as spam" box to report received calls
Method 4 of 7: On LG Android Device
Step 1. Run the Phone app on the Android device
This phone-shaped app is on the home screen. You can also find it in the App Drawer.
Step 2. Tap Call logs
This tab is at the top or bottom of the screen.
Step 3. Tap located in the top right corner
A drop-down menu will be displayed.
Step 4. Tap Call settings
This option is in the drop-down menu.
Step 5. Tap Call blocking and decline with message
This option is under the " GENERAL " heading.
Step 6. Tap on Blocked numbers option present at the top of the page
Step 7. Tap +
This will bring up a window containing the blocking options.
Step 8. Tap New number
A text field will be displayed.
You can also tap Contacts to select a number in contacts, or Call logs to select the phone number that just called you. If you do, the number will be added to the block list on your phone immediately.
Step 9. Enter the phone number
Tap the text field, then type in the phone number you want to block.
Step 10. Tap Done which is located below the text field
The number will be added to the block list on your phone. Numbers that have been blocked will no longer be able to call you.
Method 5 of 7: On HTC Android Device
Step 1. Run the People app on the Android device
Tap the app icon in the form of a silhouette of a person. This app is usually located on the Android home screen.
Step 2. Tap in the top right corner
This will bring up a drop-down menu.
Step 3. Tap the Manage contacts option present in the drop-down menu
Step 4. Tap Blocked contacts
This option is at the top of the page.
Step 5. Tap the Add option at the top of the page
Step 6. Enter the phone number
Type in the phone number you want to block.
Step 7. Tap Save
The number will be added to the block list on your phone. Numbers that have been blocked will no longer be able to call you.
Method 6 of 7: In the Do Not Call Registry
Step 1. Visit the DNC registry website at
If you have registered your phone number here, you do not need to register it again
Step 2. Click Register Your Phone
It's a brown button on the right side of the page.
Step 3. Click REGISTER HERE located in the middle of the page
Step 4. Enter your phone number
Enter your phone number in the "Phone Number" text field in the middle of the page.
You can add up to a maximum of 3 numbers at a time (one phone number for each column)
Step 5. Enter your email address (email) twice
Type your email address into the " Email Address " text field, then repeat it again in the " Confirm Email Address " text field.
Step 6. Click SUBMIT
This option is below the last email address text field.
Step 7. Scroll down and click REGISTER
The button is at the bottom of the page.
Step 8. Open your email
Go to the email provider's site you used to register your phone number and sign in if necessary. You will receive a verification email from the DNC registry within a few minutes.
Step 9. Open the email
Click the " National Do Not Call Registry - OPEN AND CLICK on Link to Complete Your Registration " email from the " Register " sender to do so.
If you don't receive this email within 10 minutes, open the folder Spam or Junk, then find the email there.
Step 10. Click on the given link
Click the link in the middle of the email to verify your email address and add the phone number to the Do Not Call registry.
Method 7 of 7: On Landlines
Step 1. Read your landline's manual
Each landline model has slightly different settings. So you should learn the features and operation of your landline.
- If you do not have the manual, get a digital copy on the internet, depending on the phone model you are using.
- Most manuals have sections that cover how to block calls, perform filtering, and similar things.
Step 2. Contact the telephone operator
Blocking calls on landlines is a feature provided by the operator. You can activate it by contacting your landline operator and reviewing the available options.
Step 3. Check Anonymous Call Rejection
This feature allows you to reject private calls and do blocking. Depending on your phone operator, you may have to pay an additional fee to enjoy the Anonymous Call Rejection feature.
Step 4. Add the desired phone number to the block list
Most carriers allow you to block certain phone numbers that you find annoying. The process will vary depending on the operator used.
Step 5. Check if your phone allows Priority Ringing
You can use this feature to change the phone ringer for certain numbers so that you can decide whether to accept the call or not.
Tips
- If your phone number has been in the Do Not Call registry for more than 31 days, and you receive a spam call from a company, report the number on the DNC registry website.
- You can also block unknown phone numbers if you don't want to receive calls from private, unknown, or banned numbers.
