how to block a phone number

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To block a phone number, the exact steps depend on your phone type and operating system. Here are common methods for iPhone and Android phones:

Open the Phone app and go to Recents. Tap the info (i) icon next to the number you want to block, scroll down, and tap Block Caller.
Alternatively, open the Messages app, open the conversation, tap the contact at the top, scroll down, and tap Block Caller.
You can also block from FaceTime by tapping the info icon next to the contact and selecting Block Caller.
Another way is through Settings : go to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts > Add New, then select the contact or enter the number to block.
When blocked, calls go to voicemail without notification, texts are not delivered, and the blocked party is not notified

Open the Phone app, tap the three-dot menu, then Settings > Block numbers. Enter the number to block and tap Add.
You can also block from Recents or Contacts by selecting the number/contact, tapping More or the menu, and choosing Block contact.
In the Samsung Messages app, touch and hold the conversation, tap More > Block, and confirm.
To manage blocked numbers, go to Messages > More options > Settings > Block numbers and spam.
To unblock, reverse the process by removing the number from the blocked list

Open the Phone app, go to Recents , tap the number, then tap Block or Block number.
You can add numbers manually to the blocked list in the phone app settings under Block numbers.
Blocking prevents calls and texts from the blocked number

Register your number on the National Do Not Call Registry to reduce telemarketing calls.
Use third-party call-blocking apps like Robokiller or Nomorobo for advanced spam blocking

These methods ensure unwanted calls and messages are blocked effectively without notifying the caller.