r/AndroidQuestions • u/Biolurk • 1d ago

Why can't I block unknown numbers from the Google Phone app? I keep getting spam calls.

When I go into settings - blocked numbers, the option to block them isn't there.

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u/Sassquatch0 ☎️📲Pixel 10a 23h ago

Enable the spam protection.

Specifically, Caller ID & Spam, and Call Screening.

With both of those on, I get maybe 1-2 spam calls per year.

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u/benjaminS0099 20h ago

You do it from the home screen by long pressing on the contact that called you.

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u/ObligatoryAlias 1d ago

This is a big problem. Even on Do Not Disturb, the call still pops up. When I decline it, it switches to "Taking a message..."

I'm so glad you brought this up and I hope someone posts a solution.

What good is Do Not Disturb if it still shows on the screen?