This article shows you how to block incoming calls from anonymous numbers using an iPhone or Android device. You can do this by using the "Do Not Disturb" feature on iPhone or by changing call settings on Android if you have a Samsung device. If you have a third-party Android device, you can download the "Should I answer?" to be able to block anonymous calls. Unfortunately, there is no iPhone application or configuration setting that allows you to block incoming voice calls from a private, hidden or unknown number.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Using an iPhone
Step 1. Launch the iPhone Settings app by tapping the icon
It features two gray gears. It is normally placed inside the Home of the device.
Step 2. Scroll down the appeared menu and select the "Do Not Disturb" option
It is located at the top of the "Settings" screen.
Step 3. Tap the white "Do Not Disturb" slider
It will turn green
Step 4. Select the Allow Calls From item
It is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Step 5. Choose the All Contacts option
In this way you will be able to receive voice calls only from contacts in the device's address book. All calls from numbers that are not entered in the Contacts app will be automatically blocked.
- This iPhone configuration allows you to block all incoming calls from any number that is not registered in the Contacts app. This means that legitimate business and private calls may also be blocked.
- The "Do Not Disturb" feature also blocks notifications from apps installed on the device (for example, those of received SMS, e-mails and social networks).
Method 2 of 3: Using a Samsung Galaxy
Step 1. Make sure you have a Samsung smartphone
This type of Android devices are the only models that allow you to block anonymous calls directly from the configuration settings.
If you own an Android smartphone from another brand, please refer to this article method
Step 2. Launch the Phone app
Touch the icon characterized by a telephone handset placed on the Home of the device.
Step 3. Press the ⋮ button
It is located in the upper right corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
Step 4. Select the Settings item
It is displayed at the bottom of the appeared menu.
Step 5. Tap the Block numbers option
It is located in the center of the screen. The settings that allow you to filter incoming calls will be displayed.
Step 6. Activate the gray slider "Block unknown callers"
It will turn blue
. At this point the device will automatically block all calls received from unknown numbers.
Method 3 of 3: Using the Should I Answer App on Android
Step 1. Download the "Should I answer?" App
. If you have already installed the program, skip this step. Follow these instructions to download:
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Go to the Google Play Store
Androidgoogleplay ;
- Tap the search bar;
- Type in the keywords I should answer;
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Select the app Should I answer?
;
- Push the button Install;
- Push the button I accept;
Step 2. Launch the app "Should I answer?
". Push the button You open located on the right side of the Google Play Store page or tap the program icon that appears in the "Applications" panel of the device.
Step 3. Press the Continue button twice
It will appear at the bottom of the screen. You will be redirected to the main app screen.
Step 4. Go to the Settings tab
It is located at the top of the screen.
Step 5. Scroll down the menu that appeared to the section "Block incoming calls from"
It is displayed at the bottom of the "Settings" tab.
Step 6. Activate the gray "Hidden numbers" slider
It will turn blue
to indicate that the app "Should I answer?" it will automatically block incoming calls that come from anonymous numbers.
