{"id":1880,"date":"2023-03-01T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lerartigos.com\/?p=1880"},"modified":"2023-02-26T14:55:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-26T14:55:05","slug":"how-to-block-unwanted-calls-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lerartigos.com\/en\/how-to-block-unwanted-calls-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to block unwanted calls"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are tired of receiving calls from telemarketers or scammers, there are ways to block these unwanted calls. In this article, we'll show you how to block calls on your cell phone and landline. Also, we will share useful tips to maintain your phone privacy and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find out how to block unwanted calls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blocking unwanted phone calls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most modern cell phones allow you to block calls from specific numbers. This can easily be done through your mobile settings. We'll show you how to do this on an iPhone and an Android phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blocking calls on iPhone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On iPhone, follow these steps to block calls from a specific number:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Open the "Phone" application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Tap the \u201ci\u201d icon next to the number you want to block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Scroll down and tap on \u201cBlock This Caller\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Confirm the action by tapping \u201cBlock Contact\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    You can also block calls from unknown numbers on iPhone. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Open the "Phone" application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Tap on \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Scroll down and tap \u201cPhone\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Enable the \u201cSilence Unknown\u201d option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      With this option enabled, your iPhone will only ring calls from numbers that are saved in your contact list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Blocking calls on Android phones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      On Android, the process of blocking calls varies according to the version of the operating system and the brand of the cell phone. However, most Android phones allow you to block specific numbers. Follow these steps to do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Open the "Phone" application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Tap the number you want to block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Tap the \u201ci\u201d or \u201cdetails\u201d icon (depending on your phone model).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Scroll down and tap \u201cBlock Number\u201d or \u201cAdd to Blacklist\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        In addition to blocking calls from specific numbers, you can also download apps that block unwanted calls. Some popular options include Truecaller's "Call Blocker" and Gogolook's "Whoscall".<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        See too!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n