Nuisance calls are one of the modern
evils of the world. Whether it’s sales, marketing, or just plain old
people you don’t like, having your phone ring at all hours only to find
these unwanted interlopers interrupting your day is no fun at all. Of
course, if you’re in the UK, you can sign up to the Telephone Preference Service,
which does its best to stop unwanted calls, but some of the more
persistent offenders often manage to sneak through. So what can you do
on your Android phone
to stop the madness? In this feature we’ll take a look at the options
open to you, and hopefully return your life to the peaceful,
robot-salespersonless way it was meant to be.
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How to block a number on Android: Block calls in Android
As the layout of Android does tend to
vary on different handsets we’ve separated the methods out by
manufacturer, but many of the same principles apply on most platforms.
So if you don’t see your particular model listed, try using the other
solutions provided. There are some phones that don’t allow the feature
directly, and in those cases you can use third party solutions, a couple
of which we’ve also included in our guide. Of course if you’re thinking
of upgrading to a new model, then do check out our guide to the Best Android Phones of 2015.
How to block a number on Android: Block calls on a Samsung phone
The monolithic Korean manufacturer uses a
system called the Auto-Reject list to block calls on Samsung phones. To
access this start by tapping on the Phone icon on your home screen. Now
select the number you want to block and when its details appear tap the
More option in the top right hand corner of the screen. You’ll see the
option Add to Auto-Reject List appear. Tap this and now whenever this
particular number rings your phone will bat it away like a finely honed
test cricketer.
How to block a number on Android: Block calls on an LG phone
In a similar fashion you can create a
Call Reject list on LG handsets. To do so tap the Phone icon on the home
screen, then tap the three dots in the top right corner. You’ll see a
menu appear and from this select Call Settings>Call reject>Reject
calls from. Now just tap the Plus icon and you can add the numbers of
those who have been bothering you. You can also select any number from
your Call Logs or Contact list. Also see: How to prevent nuisance calls.
How to block a number on Android: Block calls on an HTC phone
HTC make things very easy with it’s quick
method of blocking numbers. On the Home screen simply tap the Phone
icon, then swipe in from the right and you’ll see your call history
appear. Long press on the offending number and another menu appears,
this time with an option to ‘Block contact’, tap OK, and you won’t be
receiving any calls or messages from them any more.
How to block a number on Android: Using third-party solutions to block calls in Android
While the above manufacturers have made
it quite simple to rid yourself of annoying telemarketers and their ilk,
several others have omitted this option from their platforms. Google’s
Nexus range only allows you to send callers directly to voicemail, but
this isn’t really a solution, especially if you actually use your
voicemail. Thankfully, when you can’t block callers from your phone’s OS
you can still turn to third-party solutions. If you use anti-virus
software on your phone, such as Avast, then you’ll find the feature
often included in the service. Otherwise you can download dedicated apps
such as Truecaller or Mr Number which provide the same kind of
solutions as those on the phones listed above.
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