Many users wonder if there is an app to block incoming calls on Android. Whatever your reasons, we are here to explain how to block these annoying calls on your Android phone, whether it is the brand of your device (Samsung, LG, etc.) or the operating system.
How to block a number on Android simply
It is very easy to block a number on Android, it is simply done in the contacts application. This procedure must be followed:
1.Go to the contact card you want to block
2.Press the menu key on your Android or on the three dots, depending on your model.
3.Select theForward calls to messaging “or” Block number “check box.So, each time you receive a call from this number, it will be automatically directed to your messaging.
As you can see, the problem is that callers can still fill your voicemail with voicemail. They are redirected to it no matter what. It’s related to your carrier, not your Android.
How to block multiple numbers at once
To block multiple numbers on Android, there are several solutions.
If you want to block a number without having it in your contacts, simply create a contact named Black List or Blacklist according to your level of anglicism, add all the numbers you want to block. The type of number is not important, they just have to be associated with this contact.
Then proceed as for a normal contact, all the numbers included in this black list will be automatically forwarded to your mailbox. The advantage of this technique, you can imagine, is to be able to remove any mention of the unwanted contact in your contact list.
Block everything with an app
The other solution is simply to use a dedicated application. Some offer quite an incredible number of options. Calls Blacklist – Blacklist is one of the applications of this kind: graphically simple and intuitive, it allows you to filter both calls and SMS according to contacts and time slots.
- App version: 3.1.18
- App size: 2.61 MB
- App compatibility: Android 4.0 or higher
- Economic model: free with in-app purchases
Block Number: Calls & SMS (Blacklist Calls)
Of course, there are many other applications for filtering calls (including unknown / private numbers), but some are resource intensive and / or permission intensive, so be careful.
Do you use call blocking on Android? Is this an important option for you?