Block or Unblock Calls
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Block or Unblock Calls

Block or unblock calls from your device. Block unknown calls.
INSTRUCTIONS & INFO

Prenote info

When a call is blocked, it is routed directly to voicemail. The call blocking feature may not affect phone calls via third-party apps installed on your device. Contact third party app developers for assistance with such applications.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

 

• Block a number through the call log

• Access blocked numbers

• Block and unblock numbers through settings

 

 

Block a number through the call log

From the phone Phone app, select the Recents tab. Select and hold the desired number, then select Block/report spam. Select Block to confirm.

 

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Access blocked numbers

From the phone Phone app, select the Menu Icon Menu icon then select Settings. Select Blocked numbers.  

 

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Block and unblock numbers through settings

 

BLOCK NUMBERS: From the Blocked numbers screen, select Add a number. Enter the desired number, then select Block. 

 

Note: Alternately, from the recent calls tab, select and hold the desired number, then select Block number. Select Block to confirm.

 

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UNBLOCK PHONE NUMBER: Select the X icon next to the desired number. Select Unblock to confirm. 

 

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Call Protect

To automatically block calls from likely fraudsters, get alerts on suspected spam, and manually block calls learn more about AT&T Call Protect. Free for eligible users.

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