How to unblock unknown numbers on Samsung

Looking for information on how to block unknown numbers on an Android phone? Google by default provides the option to block unknown numbers on Android. However, since the Android world is of a heterogeneous nature, there's no one way of blocking unknown numbers on phones from different manufacturers. Different skins and interfaces have distinct ways through which you can block unknown numbers on your phone. Having said that, this guide will help you get rid of unwanted callers to some extent.

In this article, we detail the steps you can take to block an unknown number on your Android phone. We are beginning with the steps you can take if you have a Google Pixel phone or a handset with the Google Phone app installed. It comes pre-installed on phones including the OnePlus Nord 2 5G and various Nokia smartphones. You can also download the Google Phone app on your Android device from Google Play.

You have also been provided with ways to block unknown numbers on a Samsung phone and a Xiaomi model later in this article.

Here are the steps that you can take to block unknown numbers on an Android phone that has the Google Phone app installed. Scroll down to the next section to look at the steps you can take if you have a Samsung phone.

2. Tap the three-dot button from the top-right side of the dialler search bar.

3. Now, tap Settings and then Blocked numbers.

4. Turn on the Unknown option.

It is important to note that the term “unknown” on Android is not meant for the numbers that are not saved in your contacts. This is in contrast with that of the iPhone, and is meant specifically for calls that surface on you caller ID as ‘private' or ‘unknown'.

How to block unknown numbers on Android phone from Samsung

Below are the steps you can take to block unknown numbers on a Samsung Android phone.

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Tap the three-dot menu and then select Settings.
3. Now, tap Block numbers.
4. Hit Block unknown/ hidden numbers to block private and unknown numbers on your phone.

How to block unknown numbers on Android phone from Xiaomi

Follow the steps available below to block unknown numbers on an Android phone from Xiaomi. We considered a phone based on MIUI 12.5 to detail the steps. However, there might be some changes if you have a different MIUI version on your device.

1. Open Phone.
2. Tap the three-dot button from the search bar.
3. Select Settings from the menu.
4. Now, tap Unknown to block all calls from unidentified callers.

In addition to the default ways, there are different third-party apps including Truecaller that help you block unknown numbers on your Android phone.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Access blocked numbers• Block and unblock numbers• Block unknown numbers

Access blocked numbers

From the Keypad tab in the 

Block and unblock numbers

From the Block numbers screen, you can add or remove numbers from the block list. Select the desired option:

• BLOCK PHONE NUMBER: Enter the desired phone number, then select the Add icon.
• CONTACTS: Select Contacts, then navigate to and select the desired contact. When finished, select Done.
• RECENT CALL: Select Recents, then select the desired number. When finished, select Done.
• UNBLOCK PHONE NUMBER: Select the Remove icon next to the desired number.

Block unknown numbers

From the Block numbers screen, select the Block unknown/private numbers switch.

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I get an average of 12 phone calls a day, and 75% of them are usually spam. It's either a robot telling me about credit card debt I don't have or a human asking me to buy something I don't need. I assume, anyway, because of course I hardly ever answer a call I don't recognize on my iPhone. 

As for my Android phone, which is a Samsung Galaxy J8 (yes, two phones, work thing), I don't have that problem, because I have the phone set to block all unknown numbers.

Here's how to do the same on your Android.

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How to block unknown calls on your Android

1. Tap the phone icon on your Android, which is usually at the bottom of the home screen.

2. Tap the three dots at the top of the Phone app screen.

3. Tap "Settings" in the dropdown menu.

4. Tap "Block numbers" and then toggle the button beside "Block unknown callers" to green.

For more customized control over your call blocking, or if your Android is one of the few that does not allow for complete blocking of unknown callers, try the app Should I Answer?, which digs into a massive database of numbers that have been reported by others as spam, blocking them proactively from getting through to your phone.

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I hope we can all agree when I say that…

Some people can be way too annoying. These are the people who constantly spam our inboxes with nonsense or call us nonstop to get our attention.

Now:

They could be the suppliers that constantly are doing a follow-up, telemarketers, scammers, or even an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend who just can’t get over a break-up. Yikes!

It can get to a point where we’re fed up and actually block them from our phone list. But hey, that’s understandable!

But…there might come a time when you want to know how to unblock your Samsung phone and be in touch again.

But the big question is…

When you have already put them on your block list, how do you unblock them?

As always, we got you covered!

We have already shown you how to unblock a phone number on Android. In this post, we will show you how to unblock a number, particularly if you are a Samsung user.

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How to Unblock Phone Numbers Directly Stored on Your Phone

If you have blocked the person’s phone number manually, it should show on your phone’s Blocked List. You can unblock them by accessing that list and removing them manually.

A. How to unblock a number on Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+

Method 1:

1. On the Home Screen, select the Phone icon.
2. Tap Menu (this is the 3 vertical dots on the upper right hand of your screen)
3. Select Settings
4. Select Block Numbers. You will be able to see all the blocked numbers on the screen.
5. Select the number that you wish to unblock by tapping the minus (-) sign beside it.

Method 2:

1. Select the Contacts icon on the Home Screen
2. Locate the name of the contact that you want to unblock
3. Tap the small i button
4. Tap the 3 vertical dots
5. Select unblock

Method 3:

If the contact called you and you still have the number on your recent call list, you can:

1. Select the Phone icon from the Home Screen.
2. Locate the contact.
3. Press it once
4. Tap the small i button
5. Tap the 3 vertical dots.
6. Select unblock.

B. How to unblock a number on Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

The methods are similar to S9, however, the interface is not the same.

1. Tap the Phone icon from the Home Screen.
2. Tap the 3 vertical dots.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Blocked Numbers
5. Locate the contact that you wish to unblock and tap the minus (-) sign beside it.

C. How to unblock a number on Samsung Galaxy S7 and S6

1. Tap the Phone icon from the Home Screen.
2. Select Contacts.
3. Select More on the upper left screen.
4. Tap on Settings.
5. Choose Call Blocking (for S7) or Call Rejection (for S6)
6. Select Block List (for S7) or Call Rejection (for S6).
7. For S6 users, select Auto Reject.
8. Locate the contact that you wish to unblock and tap the minus (-) sign beside it.

D. How to unblock a number on Samsung DUOS

1. Tap the Phone icon from the Home Screen.
2. Select Menu>Settings>Call>Call Rejection>Auto Reject
3. Select the phone number of a person
4. Tap on Auto Reject

E. How to unblock a number on Samsung Core Prime

1. Select Contacts from the Home Screen.
2. Select Menu>Settings>Call>Call Rejection
3. Select Auto Reject.
4. Select Menu.
5. Select Delete
6. Locate the contact that you wish to unblock and select Delete.

F. How to unblock a number on Samsung J7

1. Select the Phone Icon from the Home Screen.
2. Go to Menu>Settings
3. Select Blocked Numbers
4. Locate the contact that you wish to unblock and select the minus (-) sign beside the contact.

Generally, you can use both the Phone icon or the Contacts icon to access your blocked list. You just have to be patient in locating it depending on your Samsung phone’s model.

How to Unblock Phone Numbers That You Blocked Using an App

If you have blocked contact from an app, you can unblock them from the app itself. Say, for example, you blocked somebody from Whatsapp, you can find your Blocked list by:

1. Open Whatsapp
2. Go to Settings>Account>Privacy>Blocked
3. Choose the contact that you wish to unblock
4. Scroll down to Unblock Contact.

You can typically locate the Block list on the Settings>Privacy Settings of that Android app. To further learn how to unblock a contact from an application that you’ve used, this article will provide you with several applications that you can download on the Play store to help you control who can and cannot contact you.

FAQs

Of course, you can! You can block any number anytime.

Relax! Your device will not inform the blocked number that you blocked them. You will just stop receiving calls and messages from them.

The blocking limit varies from phone to phone. Some devices allow you to block as many numbers as your heart desires while other devices might have its limitations.

If you do not hear any ringing when you make a call, or if your call directly reaches the voicemail, then your number is blocked.

If you want to know how to unblock numbers, open the phone app, click on the more icon. Tap on settings and tap on block number.

Wrapping It Up

No one will judge you if you decide to block a certain person from contacting you, for whatever reason you choose. Sometimes people want to block business calls whenever they leave the office but will want to be back in the loop the next morning. It can be very useful to know how to block as well as unblock your phone!

Have you tried the steps enumerated above? Do you know any other steps? Share them in the comment section below.