How To Block Text Messages and Calls on an Android Device
There's not many things more annoying than unwanted texts or calls. Here are some quick guides on how to prevent them from getting through to your Android device.
How to Block Text Messages
- Open the Messages app.
- On the Home screen, touch and hold the conversation you want to block.
- Tap the Block icon and then OK.
How to Block Calls
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap More (three vertical dots) and then tap Call history.
- Tap a call from the number you want to block.
- Tap Block / report spam.
How to Block Calls From Unknown Numbers
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap More (three vertical dots).
- Tap Settings and then tap Blocked numbers.
- Turn on Unknown
(note: This will block calls from private or unidentified numbers. You'll still receive calls from numbers that aren't stored in your contacts list)
How to Manage Blocked Numbers
If you've made an error or changed your mind, here is how to unblock numbers from text conversations or calls.
Unblock from Text
- Open the Messages app.
- Tap More Options and then tap Spam & blocked.
- Select the contact from the list, and tap Unblock.
Unblock from Call
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap More (three vertical dots).
- Tap Settings and then tap Blocked numbers.
- Select the contact from the list, tap Clear and then Unblock.
Always remember as well, TELUS has a handy (and free!) feature known as Call Control which will prevent nuisance calls from getting through to you. Be sure to check it out!
