Block calls and texts

If you don't want to receive calls or texts from a certain number, you can block it. When the number tries to contact you, your phone will automatically decline the call or text.

Block a number

Use either app to block both calls and texts from a number.

  1. Tap the profile icon beside the number to block.
  2. Tap Block.
  3. If you don’t want to report the number as spam to Google, remove the checkmark.
  4. Tap Block.
  1. Touch & hold the conversation thread from the number to block.

  2. To block a number saved in your contacts, tap .

    To block other numbers, tap > Block.

  3. If you don’t want to report the call as spam to Google, remove the checkmark.
  4. Tap Yes.

Unblock a number

Use either app to unblock a number, so you can receive calls and texts from that number.

  1. Tap > Settings > Blocked numbers.
  2. Tap by the number to unblock.
  1. Tap your profile icon > Spam & blocked.
  2. Tap the blocked conversation.
  3. Tap Report as safe.

Block all numbers for a contact

If a contact has multiple numbers, you can block them all with the Contacts app .

  1. Open the Contacts app .
  2. Tap the contact's name.
  3. Swipe to move down and tap Block numbers.
  4. If you don’t want to report the call as spam to Google, remove the checkmark.
  5. Tap Block.

On the contact screen, you'll see by the blocked numbers.

  1. Open the Contacts app .
  2. Tap the contact's name.
  3. Tap Unblock numbers > Unblock.

Block calls from unidentified callers

  1. Open the Phone app .
  2. Tap and then Settings > Blocked numbers.
  3. Turn Unknown on .

Your phone will block calls from private or unidentified numbers. You'll still receive calls from phone numbers that are stored in your contacts.

TipYou can also automatically identify potential spam callers and easily block them with Google Caller ID & spam. Learn how to set it up.