Looking for information on how to block unknown numbers on your Android phone? By default, Google provides the option to block unknown numbers on Android. However, due to the heterogeneous nature of the Android world, there is no one way to block unknown numbers on phones from different manufacturers. Different skins and interfaces have different ways to block unknown numbers on your phone. Having said that, this guide will help you get rid of unwanted callers to an extent.
In this article, we detail the steps to block unknown numbers on Android phones. We’ll start with the steps you can take if you have a Google Pixel phone or a phone with the Google Phone app installed. It comes pre-installed on the OnePlus Nord 2 5G and various Nokia smartphones. You can also download the Google Phone app to your Android device from Google Play.
Later in this article, you are also provided with methods to block unknown numbers on Samsung phones and Xiaomi phones.
How to block unknown numbers on your Android phone using the Google Phone app
You can follow the steps below to block unknown numbers on your Android phone with the Google Phone app installed. Scroll down to the next section to see the steps you can take if you own a Samsung phone.
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Click the three-dot button in the upper right corner of the dialer’s search bar.
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Now, click set up and then blocked number.
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Open unknown options.
It’s important to note that the word “unknown” on Android does not refer to a number that isn’t saved in your contacts. This is in contrast to the iPhone, which specifically targets calls that appear as “Private” or “Unknown” on the Caller ID.
How to block unknown numbers on Samsung Android phone
Here are the steps you can take to block unknown numbers on your Samsung Android phone.
- Open the Phone app.
- Click on the three-dot menu and select Settings.
- Now, click block number.
- beat Block unknown/hidden numbers 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 from Xiaomi on your Android phone. We consider MIUI 12.5 based phones to explain the steps in detail. However, if you have a different MIUI version on your device, some changes may occur.
- Turn on the phone.
- Click the three-dot button in the search bar.
- choose set up from the menu.
- Now, click unknown Block all calls from unknown callers.
Apart from the default way, there are different third-party apps including Truecaller that can help you block unknown numbers on your Android phone.