3 Ways to Block All Calls Except Contacts on Android and iPhone

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Method 1: Block Unknown Numbers From Calling You

You can block calls from unidentified callers on Android. An active spam call filter can prevent suspended spam calls from disturbing you.

On Pixel Devices

Step 1:Launch thePhone appon Android. Tap thethree vertical dots menuat the top-right corner and selectSettings.

Step 2:Tap Caller ID and spam, and enableFilter spam callstoggle.

Step 3:Go back and openBlocked numbers, and enable theUnknowntoggle.

On Samsung Galaxy Devices

Here’s how you can do it on Samsung devices.

Step 1:Launch the Phone app on your Samsung Galaxy phone. Tap thethree vertical dotsmenu and go to Settings.

Step 2:Enable theCaller ID and spam protectiontoggle.

Step 3:Open theBlocked Numbersmenu and toggle on theBlock unknown/private numberstoggle.

On iPhone

There is no way toblockspam and unknown callers on iPhones directly. However, iOS offers an option to silence unknown callers.

Open theSettingsapp, go toPhone > Silence Unknown Callers> Enable the toggle for the same.

Method 2: Enable Do Not Disturb

You can set your phone’s DND profile to allow calls from contacts only.

On Pixel Devices

Step 1:OpenSettings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb.

Step 2:TapPeople. SelectCalls, and tap the radio button besideContacts.

Return to the Do Not Disturb menu and enable the option. Your Android will only notify you about alerts about important people and apps.

On Samsung Galaxy Devices

Samsung Galaxy phone users can go through the steps below to enable DND and only let people in the contacts list reach you via calls.

Step 1:LaunchSettings, selectNotifications, and tapDo not disturb.

Step 2:SelectCalls,messages, andconversationsunderExceptions. TapCalls, and selectContacts only.

If youreceive calls during an active Do Not Disturb mode, check our dedicated guide to fix the problem.

On iPhone

OpenSettings > Focus > Do Not Disturb > People. TapAllow Calls Fromand selectContacts.

Method 3: Use Third-Party Apps

If you want to dial up spam filters on your phone, use third-party apps. There is no shortage of these apps on the Play Store and the App Store, and among them, Truecaller is one of the most robust apps to get the job done. Let’s check it in action.

On Android

Step 1:Download and openTruecaller on Android, tap the threevertical dots menuat the top-right corner and openSettings.

Step 2:SelectBlockand enable theBlock numbers not in the phonebooktoggle.

Truecaller on iPhone

Step 1:Download and installTruecaller on iPhone.

Step 2:Open the Truecaller app and give it the necessary permissions.

Step 3:Close the Truecaller app and open theSettingsapp. Scroll toPhone, and selectCall Blocking & Identification. Enable Truecallerfilters.

Also Read:How to hide last seen on Truecaller

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Last updated on 24 July, 2024

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