Are you looking for a way to block unwanted callers on your Android phone? There can be any number of reasons when you want to block a caller such as stop telemarketers, spammers or other annoying people. Whatever may be the reason, blocking callers is a useful feature that most of us need at one point of time or another. These are the ways to block someone on Android device:
1) Phone Settings
The phone settings on Android to block someone may differ from one device to another. You can look for these settings in your phone.
Go to Settings> Call> Call Rejection> Auto Reject List> Create
Go to Contacts> Tap on his/her name> Add to Reject List
Go to Call Logs> Select the number> hit 3-dot icon in upper right corner> Add to Reject List
But, some android phones won’t allow you to block someone easily. In such cases, you have the option to download third-party apps.
2) Third Party Apps
There are many apps that allow you to block someone on Android phone. Here are some of the popular and reliable ones.
- Mr. Number
Mr. Number offers you an easy way to block unwanted calls from one person, an area code or the entire world. It allows you to stop telemarketers and debt collectors from wasting your precious time. Its automatic caller lookup for recent numbers help you to know who to block.
Cost: Free
Requires Android: 2.2 and up
Provider: Whitepages Inc.
Ratings: 4.3 out of 5 stars - Calls Blacklist – Call Blocker
This efficient application blocks unwanted calls and SMS, allowing you to manage a blacklist. It offers you several convenient options like ability to block private numbers, disable notifications etc. Also, it does not consume any device’s battery power or CPU resources.
Cost: Free
Requires Android: Varies with Device
Provider: Vlad Lee
Ratings: 4.3 out of 5 stars - Truecaller – Caller ID & Block
Truecaller lets you identify unknown incoming calls and blocks calls that you don’t want to receive. It intelligently replaces your phonebook and allows you to know who’s calling you even when you don’t have their number in your address book.
Cost: Free
Requires Android: 2.3.3 and up
Provider: True Software Scandinavia AB
Ratings: 4.3 out of 5 stars - Caller ID & Block
Here comes another useful way to block someone on Android device. It identifies calls from unknown phone numbers even before you answer their call. It lets you stop unwanted calls with advanced spam detection. You can also block spam calls, telemarketers and scams.
Cost: Free
Requires Android: Varies with device
Provider: Whitepages
Ratings: 4.4 out of 5 stars
So, these were some of the effective ways to block someone on Android phone? Do you use any of these or have other way to block callers? Let us know your views in the comments section below.
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