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/report spam.
  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 and blocked.
  2. Tap the blocked conversation.
  3. Tap Not spam.

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.