Block a number on a Samsung phone

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I am sorry to post this here. I have 2 people threatening me.

I did a search and can not find an answer to how to block a number.

My phone is a Samsung A14...

Can someone help me ?

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Different android phones have different features, my Motorola and Samsung phones are quite different. That said you often need an app. I used 'Calls Blacklist PRO' on my Motorola phone. You have to set it to the default phone and MSM app. It blacklists numbers, white lists numbers and blocks numbers. One drawback is it doesn't allow pictures in MSM messages.

On my Samsung phone which is newer when you get a call you open the default phone app and at the top right there are three dots, you open that and can report spam and block the number. You can also report the number to AT&T. That will stop the call from coming through.

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Thanks a lot. I have an Android Samsung a25-6u for $40 a month unlimited data.

I installed a 4.4 Star rated number blocker.

I have 2 people who do not respect my boundaries about calls.

I told them I would block them for one week.

I sold my old android on Ebay for $85.

Take care.

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I don't have a smart phone. I prefer to keep it basic and not become dependant on it.


If anyone persist with making threats, that should be

  • reported to the Police,

  • get the Police Report number, and

  • give that Police Report number to your phone provider when you ask them to have that calling number blocked.

Depending on the jurisdiction, that blocking will be at no charge because of the Police Report filing.


My search on Google tells me the following additional guidance:

(call blocking App)

To block phone numbers on your phone, you can:

  • Use the Phone app

Open the Phone app, tap More, then Call history, tap a call from the number you want to block, and tap Block / report spam.

  • Block unknown numbers

Open the Phone app, tap More, then Settings, then Blocked numbers, and turn on Unknown.

  • Block a contact

Open the Contacts app, tap the contact you want to block, and tap Done.

  • Use the FaceTime app

Open the FaceTime app, tap the Info button next to the number you want to block, and tap Block this Caller.

  • Use the Messages app

Open the conversation, tap the contact at the top, tap the Info button, and tap Block this Caller.


Beyond that, I NEVER give my landline phone number to anyone, unless it is "critical" (i.e. doctor, etc.).

I NEVER admit to having a cell phone, to anyone. I simply tell everyone that I do NOT have one! (That phone is strictly for personal use as an emergency lifeline to connect with my wife.) I don't even give it out to family!


P.S. Note that is not UbuntuMATE related! :frowning: You might have more luck with this type of question by posting on

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Hi, @fixit7 :slight_smile:

For Android smartphone related questions (that are not related to Ubuntu MATE) - and besides the good answers that @jymm and @ericmarceau have already given you in this discussion topic - you may also want to check, for instance:

I hope this helps :slight_smile:

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Though not UM related here's the answer straight from the manual:

By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to
your voicemail, and messages are not received.

  1. From Phone, tap Recents.
  2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list, and then tap Details.
  3. Tap Block, or More > Block contact and confirm when prompted.
    TIP You can also modify your Block list in Settings. From Phone, tap More
    options > Settings > Block numbers
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Hi, @Norm24 and welcome to the Ubuntu MATE Community!

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Thanks for the links. I went to one of the links and posted an android question.

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You are right about not becoming dependent on a smart phone.

For me, it is about moderation.

I leave my phone in my car many times if it is not too hot.

I turn it off for appointments, massages, etc so there are no interruptions.

If I am asked for my phone number, I will often say, "I am not going to get a lot of spam calls, am I?"

Sometimes I will turn off my phone for a whole day.

It is pretty peaceful feeling.

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