If you do not want receive calls from a specific phone number, you can block it. It doesn't matter if you use Android or iOS, the configuration process is practically identical and very simple. So don't let them bother you anymore. What's more, in the latest versions you can even set other extra settings. So, let's see how to do it.
How to block phone numbers on Android
When it comes to phone numbers on Android, the process is very simple. Depending on the manufacturer and its customization layer, the exact location of the menu may change, but the base is practically identical in all of them from version 6.0 of Android. So, if you can't find it by following these steps, use the search engine and type 'number blocker'.
Now, let's see how to block a specific number on Android:
- Open the Phone app
- All in the More icon and then in Call History
- Select the phone number you want to block
- In the next menu select block or mark as spam
It is that simple to block a specific phone number. The problem is that you may continue to receive unwanted calls. Many companies or users make use of the option to hide a phone number, your phone registers them as unknown and that means that you cannot apply what you have seen before. But don't worry, there is also an option for it.
- Open the Phone app
- take plus icon
- In Settings go to Blocked numbers
- To finish, activate the option Unknown
With this, what you are going to do is tell the system that any call that comes from an unknown phone directly blocks it. So you will stop receiving that continuum spam that many companies perform or, even worse, the annoying jokes of many bored users.
In the event that you want to unlock a phone, simply by going back to system settings > blocked numbers you will be able to select the phones that you no longer want to be there.
How to block phone numbers on iOS
If your phone is an iPhone, you will also be able to block phones from individual and unknown contacts. The process you must follow to do so is as follows.
- Go to the phone app on the iPhone
- In the call history select the contact or number
- When you access it, scroll down until you see the option to block
- Accept the lock confirmation
Done, you already have that specific phone number also blocked on your iPhone. If you want to remove it from the list you will only have to go to the Settings > Phone and then click on Blocking and caller ID. There you will see all the blocked contacts and numbers, select and click edit to remove them.
To block unknown phones in iOS go to Settings > Phone and then to the option of Mute unknown numbers. All those calls will be silenced and go to voicemail and you will see only in the list of recent calls that were made.
Avoid phone spam
With these simple adjustments you will be able to avoid phone spam of all those unknown numbers, and even those of recurring numbers that you do not want to have to answer again. So now you know, after a few simple steps and regardless of the operating system or brand of your phone, you will be able to have everything under control.