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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

This article teaches you how to block calls from each unknown number or all unknown numbers on your Android phone. Since most Android phones don't have built-in call blocking, you'll need to use the "Should I Answer?" App. to block all calls from unknown numbers.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Block each number

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   . This slider will change color, indicating that Samsung Galaxy is no longer receiving calls from unknown numbers.
   • If you only want to block a number, enter it in the "Add phone number" field near the top of the page and select Done (Complete) on the keyboard.
   • You can still receive calls from unnamed people as long as they don't use the virtual phone number. If you want to block calls from contacts, try the "Should I Answer?" Application.
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Method 3 of 3: Block all strange numbers on Android device

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   Play Store, and then do the following:
   • Touch the search bar.
   • Type should I answer
   • Touch Should I Answer?
   • Touch INSTALL (Setting)
   • Touch ACCEPT (Accept)

2. 

   to the right of any (or) all of the following:
   • local negative rated numbers (number of negative local reviews)
   • community negative rated numbers (number of negative community reviews)
   • numbers not stored in contacts (number not in contact list)
   • hidden numbers (hidden number)
   • foreign numbers (foreign number)

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   Block messages from unknown numbers if needed. If you want to block messages sent from unknown / unknown numbers, scroll down to the "Block INCOMING SMS" section and tap the white slider next to the option you want to apply.

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   Exit the Should I Answer application to save your settings. Now calls from unknown numbers will be blocked. advertisement

Advice

• The Samsung Galaxy series is the only Android version that comes with a built-in call blocking feature.

Warning

• Many Android models do not have built-in call blocking feature.