{"id":3162,"date":"2025-09-11T09:31:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T07:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteriedeportable.com\/guides-et-conseils\/easily-block-phone-number-smartphone\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T09:31:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T07:31:40","slug":"easily-block-phone-number-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/easily-block-phone-number-smartphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Easily block a phone number on your smartphone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to filter certain calls?<\/b> Whether you use an iPhone or an Android phone, there are simple and effective ways to stop unwanted calls and messages. Here are the most reliable methods to block a number from your smartphone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Block a contact on iPhone (iOS)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Several iOS apps allow you to block a number:<\/span><\/p>\n

From Phone<\/span><\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Go to <\/span>Recents<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Tap the blue <\/span>\u201ci\u201d<\/b> next to the number<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Scroll down and choose <\/span>Block this Caller<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    From FaceTime<\/span><\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Open your call history<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Tap the <\/span>\u201ci\u201d<\/b> icon next to the number in question<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Select <\/span>Block this Caller<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      From Messages<\/span><\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Open the conversation<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Tap the <\/span>info<\/b> icon at the top<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Press the arrow next to the contact<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Choose <\/span>Block this Caller<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        \n
        \n <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n

        Block a number on Android<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Android offers different options depending on your phone manufacturer. Here are the most common ones:<\/span><\/p>\n

        From the contact card<\/span><\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Open the contact card of the number you want to block<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Tap <\/span>Menu<\/b> > <\/span>All calls to voicemail<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Block several numbers<\/span><\/h3>\n
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          • Create a contact called <\/span>Blacklist<\/b><\/li>\n
          • Add all the numbers to this contact<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Then block this contact from the options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            On Samsung phones<\/strong><\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Open the contact<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Tap the <\/span>three dots<\/b> at the top<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Select <\/span>Add to auto reject list<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Use third-party apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n

              For more advanced blocking, use a dedicated app such as:<\/span><\/p>\n

                \n
              • Avast Mobile Security<\/b><\/li>\n
              • Call Blocker<\/b><\/li>\n
              • Call and SMS Blocking<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                These often let you manage blacklists, block unknown numbers or restrict calls during certain time slots.<\/span><\/p>\n

                Dealing with nuisance calls<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                Thanks to iOS and Android options, or third-party apps, it is now easy to <\/span>block an unwanted number<\/b>. Follow these tips and enjoy some peace and quiet! Discover more practical advice on our blog.<\/span><\/p>\n

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