Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
You can block spam calls on Android using built-in call-blocking features, activating caller ID and spam protection, or using third-party apps for more advanced filtering.
1. Use the Built-In Call Blocking Feature
Most Android phones allow you to block individual numbers:
Open the Phone app and go to the Recent Calls list.
Tap the number you want to block, then select Block/Report Spam (options may vary by device).
Confirm the block to prevent future calls from that number.
Some devices also allow you to add numbers manually to a blocked list via Settings Blocked Numbers.
2. Enable Caller ID & Spam Protection
Android phones often include a spam detection feature:
Open the Phone app, then tap the three-dot menu and go to Settings Caller ID & Spam.
Enable See Caller ID & Spam ID and Filter spam calls.
Your device will then notify you of suspected spam calls and may automatically silence them.
3. Use Do Not Disturb Mode Strategically
Go to Settings Sound Do Not Disturb.
Allow calls only from contacts or starred numbers.
Unknown numbers, including potential spam, can be sent directly to voicemail.
4. Install Third-Party Call Blockers
If built-in options aren't enough, apps can help:
Truecaller: Identifies spam and telemarketers.
Hiya: Detects spam calls and allows automatic blocking.
Call Control: Creates community-based spam lists.
These apps often update regularly with new spam numbers and can give more robust protection.
5. Report Spam Calls
Reporting spam numbers helps your carrier update their spam lists:
Most carriers provide a short code or online form (e.g., forwarding the number to 7726 in the U.S.).
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You can block spam calls on Android using built-in call-blocking features, activating caller ID and spam protection, or using third-party apps for more advanced filtering.
1. Use the Built-In Call Blocking Feature
Most Android phones allow you to block individual numbers:
Open the Phone app and go to the Recent Calls list.
Tap the number you want to block, then select Block/Report Spam (options may vary by device).
Confirm the block to prevent future calls from that number.
Some devices also allow you to add numbers manually to a blocked list via Settings Blocked Numbers.
2. Enable Caller ID & Spam Protection
Android phones often include a spam detection feature:
Open the Phone app, then tap the three-dot menu and go to Settings Caller ID & Spam.
Enable See Caller ID & Spam ID and Filter spam calls.
Your device will then notify you of suspected spam calls and may automatically silence them.
3. Use Do Not Disturb Mode Strategically
Go to Settings Sound Do Not Disturb.
Allow calls only from contacts or starred numbers.
Unknown numbers, including potential spam, can be sent directly to voicemail.
4. Install Third-Party Call Blockers
If built-in options aren't enough, apps can help:
Truecaller: Identifies spam and telemarketers.
Hiya: Detects spam calls and allows automatic blocking.
Call Control: Creates community-based spam lists.
These apps often update regularly with new spam numbers and can give more robust protection.
5. Report Spam Calls
Reporting spam numbers helps your carrier update their spam lists:
Most carriers provide a short code or online form (e.g., forwarding the number to 7726 in the U.S.).
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