<p><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5f21b46e3f73706c2521a968-2400/getty resize.jpeg" border="0" alt="two girls calling cell phone texting" data-mce-source="Edward Berthelot/Getty Images"></p><p></p><bi-shortcode id="summary-shortcode" data-type="summary-shortcode" class="mceNonEditable" contenteditable="false">Summary List Placement</bi-shortcode><p>You don't need to put up with the annoyance of regularly receiving unwanted phone calls. </p><bi-shortcode id="related-article-module" class="mceNonEditable" data-type="5c9937f48e436a57a929b1b4" data-title="How to stop robocalls and other spam calls from reaching your Android phone" data-url="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-stop-robocalls-spam-calls-on-android-phone" data-thumbnail="https://i.insider.com/5c993f2b7563b052ff6c43e3" data-shortcode-display-text="Related Article Module: How to stop robocalls and other spam calls from reaching your Android phone"> </bi-shortcode><p>If you frequently get a call from the same telemarketer or another unwanted caller, you can block that call.</p><p>Once you do, any blocked number that calls you on your Android phone will be sent directly to voicemail. </p><p>While the steps to block a call can vary depending on the device brand and version of Android, in most cases you can block calls through your either phone app's settings, recent calls, or contact lists. </p><p>Here's how to do it. </p><aside class="breakout-box headline-regular"><h2><strong>How to block a number on Android using the Phone app</strong><strong><br></strong></h2><p>To block a number or contact on your Android phone, navigate to the Phone app's settings and tap the Block Numbers option.<br><br>Here's a full step-by-step breakdown: <strong><br><br></strong></p><ol><li>Open the Phone app. </li><li>While on the Recent Calls or Contacts tab, tap the More Options menu, represented by the three vertical dots in the top-right of the app. <br><br><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/60396f8687d37600190d0380-720/Android Block 1.jpg" border="0" alt="Android Block 1" data-mce-source="Abbey White/Insider" data-mce-caption="Click the three vertical dots to access the More Options menu."></li><li>Choose "Settings" from the drop-down menu. <img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/60396faa13b221001876aae7-720/Android Block 2.jpg" border="0" alt="Android Block 2" data-mce-source="Abbey White/Insider" data-mce-caption="Select Settings from the Phone app's More Option's drop-down."></li><li>Tap "Blocked numbers" in the settings list. <br><br><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/60396fe213b221001876aae8-720/Android Block 3.jpg" border="0" alt="Android Block 3" data-mce-source="Abbey White/Insider" data-mce-caption="Choose &quotBlocked numbers&quot from the Settings list."></li><li>Select "Add A Number."<br><br><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/6039700287d37600190d0383-720/Android Block 4.jpg" border="0" alt="Android Block 4" data-mce-source="Abbey White/Insider" data-mce-caption="You can Add a Number or block all Unknown numbers."><br><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular"><p><strong>Quick tip:</strong> On some Android devices and versions, you can toggle on the "Unknown" option to block all calls from unidentified callers. </p></aside></li><li style="list-style-type: none;"><p>Manually enter the phone number you want to block calls and texts from then press "Block."<br><br><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/6039701f13b221001876aae9-720/Android Block 5.jpg" border="0" alt="Android Block 5" data-mce-source="Abbey White/Insider" data-mce-caption="You will need to enter the phone number you want to block."></p><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular"><p><strong>Quick tip:</strong> If you can't remember the exact number you want to block, you can copy the number from your recent calls list by pressing down on the number until a menu appears, and then selecting "Copy number."</p></aside></li></ol></aside><aside class="breakout-box headline-regular"><h2><strong>How to block a number on Android using your contact list</strong></h2><ol><li>Launch the Phone app.</li><li>Navigate to the Contacts tab. <br><br><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/603972a687d37600190d038c-720/Android Block 10.jpg" border="0" alt="Android Block 10" data-mce-source="Abbey White/Insider" data-mce-caption="Select the Contacts tab on your Android phone."></li><li>Scroll until you find the contact you want to block and tap their name. <br><br><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/603972ce87d37600190d038e-720/Android Block 6.jpg" border="0" alt="Android Block 6" data-mce-source="Abbey White/Insider" data-mce-caption="Select the contact you wish to block on your Android phone."><br><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular"><p><strong>Quick tip:</strong> You can also use the Search tool at the top of the tab to more quickly locate a contact.</p></aside></li><li>Tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the app screen. </li><li>Choose "Block numbers" from the drop-down menu. <br><br><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/603972f713b221001876aaf1-720/Android Block 7.jpg" border="0" alt="Android Block 7" data-mce-source="Abbey White/Insider" data-mce-caption="Select Block numbers from the Contact tab's More Options menu."></li><li><p>Confirm you wish to block the contact by selecting "Block." <br><br><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/6039732913b221001876aaf5-720/Android Block 9.jpg" border="0" alt="Android Block 9" data-mce-source="Abbey White/Insider" data-mce-caption="You can also report the contact as spam."></p></li></ol></aside><aside class="breakout-box headline-regular"><h2><strong>How to block a number on Samsung Galaxy </strong></h2><p>Because Samsung phones are so common, there's a good chance that the device in your hand is a Galaxy phone.</p><p>Here's <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-block-a-number-on-samsung-galaxy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">how to block a number on your Samsung Galaxy</a>: </p><p> </p><ol><li>Start the Phone app and then tap "Recents" at the bottom of the screen.</li><li>Tap the phone number you want to block and then tap "i" in the expanded options under the number.<br><br><em style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px;"><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/6039749d13b221001876aafd-1345/howtoblockanumberonandroid-2.png" border="0" alt="How to block a number on Android 2" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="Select the number you want to block, and tap the &quoti&quot icon."></em></li><li>At the bottom of the screen, tap "Block."<br><br><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/603974cf13b221001876aaff-1326/howtoblockanumberonandroid-3.png" border="0" alt="How to block a number on Android 3" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px;" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="Tap &quotBlock&quot at the bottom of the screen."></li></ol></aside><aside class="breakout-box headline-regular"><h2><strong>How to block a number on other Android devices</strong></h2><ol><li>Start the Phone app view your recent calls.</li><li>Tap and hold the phone number you want to block. A drop-down menu may appear with additional options.</li><li>Tap "Block number" in the menu. <br><br></li></ol><p><em><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/6039738f87d37600190d0398-850/howtoblockanumberonandroid-4.png" border="0" alt="How to block a number on Android 4" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="On older versions of the Android Phone app, tap and hold the number until a dropdown menu appears."></em></p></aside><h2><strong>How to block a number using your cellular carrier</strong></h2><p>Your service carrier may offer tools to help you block calls. 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