How To Blacklist A Phone

Most of us have been in the position where we’ve had unwanted calls or messages from a specific number. These may be spam calls, telemarketers, or even personal contacts we don’t want to interact with anymore. Blacklisting a phone number is a useful feature that enables you to block certain callers or send their messages to the spam folder, preventing them from bothering you again.

Blacklist on iPhone

To blacklist a phone number on iPhone, follow these simple steps:

1. Open the phone app and navigate to the 'Recent' tab.
2. Find and select the number you want to blacklist.
3. Tap the 'i' icon next to the number.
4. Scroll down and select 'Block this Caller'.

You can also add numbers to the blacklist via the 'Settings' app:

1. Open the 'Settings' app and select 'Phone'.
2. Tap on 'Blocked Contacts' and then 'Add New'.
3. Select the contact you want to block from your recent calls or contacts list or input the phone number manually.

Blacklist on Android

On Android devices, call blocking may differ depending on the manufacturer and version. However, the following steps should apply to most Android devices:

1. Open the phone app and navigate to the 'Recent' tab.
2. Find and select the number you want to blacklist.
3. Tap and hold the number until the pop-up appears.
4. Select 'Block' or 'Block Contact'.

Alternatively, you can blacklist numbers through the 'Contacts' app:

1. Open the 'Contacts' app and select the contact you want to block.
2. Tap the three dots icon in the top right corner and select 'Add to Auto-Reject List' or 'Block contact'.

Removing Numbers From Blacklist

If you later decide to unblock a number, follow these steps:

1. Go to 'Settings' > 'Phone' (for iPhone) or 'Call settings' (for Android).
2. Select 'Blocked Contacts'.
3. Locate and swipe left on the number you want to unblock.
4. Select 'Unblock' or 'Remove from Auto-Reject List'.

Summary

Blacklisting a phone number is a useful tool that can help to stop unwanted calls and messages. It may vary depending on your device, but the principles remain the same. Use a blacklist to filter out unwanted calls and go about your life with a little more peace of mind.