Unknown calls are from individuals that are either not saved in your phone directory or not known to you personally. But all of us still receive calls from unknown numbers, which is annoying when this happens over and over. Not only because of the just mentioned reason, unknown calls are sometimes from pretentious people, claiming to be from an authentic organization, for example a bank, to get your personal data, which could result in a loss. Other times they are from advertisers or scammers who have found your number either through online platforms or through data scraping tools.
Fortunately, today's smartphones are equipped to deal with such problems. You can just block calls coming from a number not in your directory to avoid annoyance as well as unwanted outcomes.
Follow the following steps to block calls from unknown numbers on your smartphones:
On Samsung Smartphones
- Click on the phone icon from the given applications on your Samsung smartphone to open calls history.
- Tap on the three-dot option at the top-right corner of the page and select settings from the given options in the bar.
- Under calls settings, you will see block numbers. Click on it.
- Swipe the toggle to the right to block calls from all unknown numbers. Or You can just write down specific numbers in the add phone number space to block only specific numbers.
Phone by Google on Google Phones and Other Android devices
For some reason if your device doesn't have the feature that can block unknown calls, you can simply install the Phone by Google app (however, it is important to note that it doesn't support all old devices).
To block unknown numbers on devices that have Phone by Google app installed, follow these steps:
For starters if your phone comes with pre-installed Phone by Google you don't need to install it (though updating the existing app is important).
So, once downloaded on android phones, set the application as your default phone app and then follow the steps:
- Open your app by clicking on its call icon, which is now your default call application.
- Click on the three-dot option at the top-right corner of the page and select settings from the given options in the bar.
- Then tap on blocked numbers from the given options in the list.
- Swipe the toggle to the right to block calls from all unknown numbers.
Though a Google application, the app also works on all modern android smartphones, which offers almost same features as other calling/phone apps.
On iPhones
For iPhone users, they do not need an extra app. Just like Samsung smartphones, iPhones have built-in silence unknown callers option to avoid calls from numbers not saved in phone directory.
Follow the following steps to block numbers on iPhones:
- iPhone users can enable this option by going to iPhone settings.
- Then click on Phone from the given options in the list.
- Then click on Silence Unknown Callers from given options and enable the option to successfully block unknown numbers on iPhones.
How to Block Spam Callers on WhatsApp
Dealing with spam calls on WhatsApp can be frustrating, but fortunately, there's a simple way to silence those unwanted interruptions. Here's a step-by-step guide to block spam callers using the app's privacy settings. These instructions were captured on an Android device, but the process is very similar for iOS users.Step 1: Access WhatsApp Settings
Open your WhatsApp application. Once inside, tap on the three-dot menu (or the gear icon on iOS) in the top-right corner of the app to access Settings. From there, navigate to the Privacy section.Step 2: Navigate to Call Settings
Within the Privacy settings, you'll find various options related to your account's security and interactions. Look for the Calls option and tap on it.
Step 3: Enable 'Silence Unknown Callers'
In the Calls menu, you'll see a toggle labeled Silence Unknown Callers. Switch this on to activate the feature. Once enabled, any call from a number not saved in your contacts will be silenced automatically.
And that’s it! With this setting activated, you can enjoy a spam-free experience on your device without the distraction of unsolicited calls.
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