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Here is the step-by-step guide on how to block unknown numbers on android phones from Google, Samsung and Xiaomi.

By India Today Web Desk: On a day-to-day basis, we get a number of calls from unknown users regarding some subscription or marketing-related information. Sometimes some annoying calls disturb us which need to be immediately blocked. Therefore, Google has by default created the option to block unknown numbers on Android. As the android world is heterogeneous in nature, there is not a particular solution to block unknown numbers of devices from different manufacturers.

The interfaces have various ways by which you can block unknown numbers on your phone. The feature is pre-installed on devices like OnePlus Nord 2 5G and other Nokia smartphones. But you can also download the Google Phone app on your android device from the play store. There are some specific apps, like true callers, which block unknown numbers automatically.

Here is the step-by-step guide to block unknown numbers on Android phones:

Google Devices:

Step 1: The user can open the phone app on the android device.

Step 2: Click on the three-dots present in the top right corner of the dialer search bar.

Step 3: Next choose settings and then choose blocked numbers

Step 4: Now you can switch on the Unknown option.

Note: The 'unknown' option on android is not for the numbers that are not saved in the phone contacts. As it is in contrast with the iPhone and will be designed for calls that surface on caller ID as private or unknown.

Samsung:

Step 1: Samsung users can open the phone app on the Samsung device.

Step 2: Click on the three-dots present in the top right corner of the dialer search bar.

Step 3: Next select settings and then choose blocked numbers

Step 4: Now you can switch on the unknown option/hidden numbers to block the private and unknown numbers on the user's device.

Xiaomi:

Step 1: Xiaomi users can open the phone app on their respective devices.

Step 2: Click on the three-dots present in the top right corner of the dialer search bar.

Step 3: Next click on settings and then choose blocked numbers

Step 4: Now you can switch on the Unknown option to block calls from unidentified callers.

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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.

How to block unknown numbers on an Android phone with Google Phone app

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.

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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.

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