How To Block Spam Calls On Android?

Open the Phone app

Tap More (three dots) or Settings

Tap Spam and Call Screen

Turn on Screen calls and/or Caller ID and spam

Turn on Block spam calls (if available)

Open the Phone app

Tap Recents

Tap the spam call entry

Tap Block/report spam

Open the Phone app

Tap Contacts

Select the contact you want to block

Tap Block contact

Open Settings

Tap Network & internet

Tap Private DNS

Set Private DNS to a provider that blocks known malicious domains (optional)

Install a reputable call-blocking app from the Play Store

In the call-blocking app, enable call blocking and set it as the default caller ID/blocking service if prompted

Open Settings

Tap Apps

Tap the Phone app

Tap Permissions

Ensure permissions for Phone/Call Screen are enabled (if applicable)

Update the Phone app and Android system

Keep spam protection settings enabled in the Phone app and any installed blocking app

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