There are several ways to block unwanted numbers, and on some Android smartphones the method can be different. Well, here are some ways.
Keeping in touch with family or friends anywhere and anytime is easier thanks to smartphones Android. Not only family, we can also easily relate to anyone, including strangers, spammers, or any other unwanted person.
If you often get calls from people you don't want, you can block number the. There are several ways to block number unwanted, and on some Android smartphones, the method can be different. Well, here are some ways to block a number that is don't you want from your Android.
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How to Block Unwanted Numbers
1. Block Number from Features on Android Smartphone
Most Android have their own way to block a specific number. Android developers do not use a common method that can be done on all brands of Android phones. Become a producer must make featuresblock-in call themselves.
So, that's why the procedure can be different every device. This time ApkVenue will not explain how to block numbers on every Android phone, but maybe it will give tips of several popular Android smartphones.
How To Block Number On Nexus 6P Or Nexus 5X
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You have a new Android like Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X? If so, you can block phone numbers very easily. There are two ways to do it. The easiest way is to open phone app and access recent calls. Press and hold on the number you want to dialblock and select Block Number.
The second way is to open phone app and select on the menu the 3 dots(3-dot) icon on the top right and select Settings. From there, press Call Blocking and add the number you want to block.
How to Block a Number on a Samsung Smartphone
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Maybe many of you have a Samsung smartphone, the largest smartphone manufacturer today. Do you want to get rid of strangers' numbers from your Samsung smartphone? Here are the steps.
- open phone app.
- Select the number you want to block, and select More(in the upper right corner).
- choose Add to Auto-Reject List.
- To delete or more, press Settings >Call Settings >All Calls >Auto Reject.
How to Block a Number on an LG Smartphone
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On smartphones LG, there are only slight differences, everything else is almost the same.
- open phone app.
- Select the 3-dot icon (three dots) in the top right corner.
- choose Call Settings.
- choose Reject Calls.
- Press the button + and add the number you want to block.
How to Block Numbers On HTC Smartphones
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- open phone app.
- Press and hold the number you want to block.
- choose Block Contact.
- choose OK.
- You can delete from blocked list on Browse app.
VIEW ARTICLE 2. Blocking Numbers Using Third-Party Apps
Well, if your smartphone doesn't built-in feature call blocking or you are still not satisfied, you can choose to use third-party applications on Google Play Store, like apps Mr. Number, Call Blocker and Calls Blacklist.
Mr. Number
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Application Mr. Number is a free and ad-free Android app that can block unwanted callers. This application can protect smartphone You are from spam, men-silence selected contacts even keep your smartphone in order inaccessible by the whole world.
How to use Mr. Numbers:
- Download, install, and run app Mr. Number, then Select OK.
- country verification, enter your country code and number, then select OK.
- To start blocking a contact, select No or the prohibition symbol at the top right of the screen for access block list.
You can also block contacts directly from the main screen of the app. Under recent tab, which shows history from calls and messages, select the button Menu next to each log entry and select Block Number. Then a will appear pop up which asks you to choose to block contact or redirect all contact calls to voicemail.
Also, you can mark the contact as number spam and added a comment about blocked numbers. History of blocked contacts will be displayed on Blocked History tab on the main screen of the application.
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Another free number blocking app is Call Blocker. If you want ad-free, you have toupgrade to premium, including features Private Space which can store SMS messages and call logs securely.
Here's how to use Call Blocker:
- Download, install and run the app Call Blocker. Select Agree to continue.
- On the main menu, select the button Blocked Calls.
- Press the button add, (usually with a tick or X button).
- Blacklist and Whitelist will be displayed on the screen. Press Add Number to add a contact. You can add number via contact you, call logs or SMS logs or manually enter numbers.
Calls Blacklist
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The next free application is Calls Blacklist. This application is very easy to use for save contact number which you do not allow to call your number. For the premium version you can buy this application for US$3.00 or around IDR 40,000.
To block foreign numbers with Calls Blacklist, run the app and add the number to Blacklist tab. You can add numbers via your contacts, call logs or message logs also by typing the number manually. And the contacts on the Blacklist will not be able to contact you again.
Conclusion
With the development of technology, there are many crimes that can be committed. You have to stay alert, your number could be a target. But take it easy, with tips from this jaka, you can block suspicious numbers on your Android or you can also use third-party applications.
