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 clock icon.
  2. Touch & hold a call from the number to block.
  3. Tap Block/report spam.
  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 more options icon > Block.

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

Unblock a number

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

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

Block calls from unidentified callers

  1. Open the Phone app .
  2. Tap menu icon and then Settings > Blocked numbers.
  3. Turn Block Unknown callers on toggle on switch.

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