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How to block a phone number on your smartphone

Kurt "Cyberguy" Knutsson outlines the simple steps to block unknown calls on your Android and iPhone so you can avoid those spam calls.

There are tons of reasons why you'd want to block a phone number. Maybe you got a spam call and want to make sure that you don't get another call from that same number. Or maybe you don't want to hear from someone anymore.

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Whatever your reasoning is, you have a right to know how to prevent someone from calling you. That's why I have provided the steps below to show you how to quickly block a phone number, whether you have an iPhone or Android.

There are two ways that you can block a number in your phone. If you want to block a random number that has called you, follow these steps.

If you want to block a number that you have saved as a contact, follow these steps:

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On an Android, you can block a contact and block unknown numbers. Here's how to block a contact.

To block unknown numbers, do the following:

Need more help figuring out how to block a number? Let us know if you have any questions.

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