Looking for information on how to block unknown numbers on Android phone? By default, Google offers the option to block unknown numbers on Android. However, because the Android world is heterogeneous, there is no single way to block unknown numbers on phones from different manufacturers. Different skins and interfaces have different ways that you can block unknown numbers on your phone. That said, this guide will help you get rid of unwanted callers to a certain extent.
In this article, we will describe the steps you can take to block an unknown number on your Android phone. We’ll start with the steps to take if you have a Google Pixel phone or handset with the Google Phone app installed. It comes pre-installed on phones including the OnePlus Nord 2 5G and several Nokia smartphones. You can also download the Google Phone app on your Android device from Google Play.
Further in this article, ways are given to block unknown numbers on Samsung phone and Xiaomi model.
How to Block Unknown Numbers on Android Phone with Google Phone App
Here are the steps you can take to block unknown numbers on an Android phone with the Google Phone app installed. Scroll down to the next section to see the steps you can take if you have a Samsung phone.
Tap the three-dot button in the upper-right corner of the dialer’s search bar.
Now tap Settings and then Blocked numbers.
Turn on the Unknown option.
It is important to note that the term “unknown” on Android does not refer to the numbers that are not stored in your contacts. This is in contrast to that of the iPhone, and specifically intended for calls that show up as ‘private’ or ‘unknown’ on your caller ID.
How to Block Unknown Numbers on Samsung Android Phone
Below are the steps you can take to block unknown numbers on Samsung Android phone.
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap the three-dot menu, then select Settings.
- Now tap Block numbers.
- Touch Block unknown/hidden numbers to block private and unknown numbers on your phone.
How to block unknown numbers on Xiaomi Android phone
Follow the steps below to block unknown numbers on Xiaomi Android phone. We considered a phone based on MIUI 12.5 to outline the steps. However, there may be some changes if you have a different MIUI version on your device.
- Open phone.
- Tap the button with the three dots in the search bar.
- Select Settings from the menu.
- Now tap Unknown to block all calls from unidentified callers.
In addition to the standard methods, there are several third-party apps, including Truecaller, that allow you to block unknown numbers on your Android phone.
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