There are tons of reasons why you'd want to block a phone number. Maybe you got a spam call and want to make sure that you don't get another call from that same number. Or maybe you don't want to hear ...

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To block a number on Android, tap the three vertical dots in the top-right of the Phone app and select "Block numbers." You can also block a number on Android from your recent calls by locating the ...

There are many reasons to want to block specific numbers on your phone. Whether it's nuisance spam callers, or a particularly persistent ex you no longer want to talk to, the humble Block option is a ...

Unwanted calls are a pain. Whether they're scam calls from fake firms or even genuine sales calls from insurance companies or phone carriers. Thankfully, there's a way around it. You can block numbers ...

You can block a specific number on your Android phone using the Phone or Messages app. You can also block unknown numbers if you're tired of receiving spam calls from bots and telemarketers. When you ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this column neglected to note that calling *77 on your mobile phone may instead connect you with law enforcement. The moment you hear that ...

Android phones can block and filter spam calls. Most phones have a blocked list to which you can add and remove numbers. Whether you own a Google Pixel or one of our favorite Samsung phones, you can ...

On Android phones, you can block any number from calling you. To do so, you first need to add the number to your list of contacts. You then have the option of diverting all calls from that number to ...