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
Heres how you’re able to do it on Samsung devices.
Step 1:Launch the Phone app on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
Tap thethree vertical dotsmenu and go to configs.
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> unlock the toggle for the same.
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 activate the option.
Your Android will only notify you about alerts about important people and apps.
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.
OpenSettings > Focus > Do Not Disturb > People.
TapAllow Calls Fromand selectContacts.
Lets check it in action.
Step 2:SelectBlockand enable theBlock numbers not in the phonebooktoggle.
Truecaller on iPhone
Step 1:Download and installTruecaller on iPhone.
Step 2:launch the Truecaller app and give it the necessary permissions.
Step 3:kill the Truecaller app and open theSettingsapp.
Scroll toPhone, and selectCall Blocking & Identification.
Also Read:How to hide last seen on Truecaller
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