In this article, we explain how to block unwanted phone calls on smartphones (even from private numbers) and landlines. We also explain how to block malicious text messages on smartphones.
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While it is possible to block numbers on Android phones, the process varies depending on the phone manufacturer. If you want to block telemarketers and robocalls altogether, consider one of the many call blocking apps available for Android.
One example is PrivacyStar, which is also available for iOS. PrivacyStar gives you control over calls and texts from specific numbers and those that are unknown or private. Its crowdsourced database of blocked numbers can expand your blocked list to include the worst offenders, and you can file complaints with the government for calls and texts that are spam.
You can block numbers on iPhones on a case-by-case basis. Another method is to create a Do Not Answer group in your contacts and set a specific or silent ringtone to ignore certain callers. For preemptively blocking unwanted callers, apps like RoboKiller can reportedly block 99 percent of spam calls.
