How to block a phone number on Android

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When a number that is obviously spam hits your phone, Android will almost always warn you and allow you to immediately block that number (and report it as spam). But what if a number is not immediately recognized as spam? Or what if you're dealing with a harasser who won't stop calling? You can still block the number quickly and easily.

In this article, we'll look at how to block numbers on both Pixel and Samsung phones. If you have a phone from another manufacturer, the method shouldn't be too different from these.

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