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Block or Unblock Messages
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Block or Unblock Messages

Block messages from your device.
INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
 
• Access blocked numbers
• Block and unblock numbers
• Block unknown numbers

Access blocked numbers

1. From the Keypad in the phone Phone app, select the Menu Icon Menu icon then select Settings.

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2. Select Block numbers.

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Block and unblock numbers

BLOCK PHONE NUMBERS: From the Blocked numbers screen, select the desired option:

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• CONTACTS: Select Contacts > navigate to and select the desired contact > select Done. 
• RECENTS: Select Recents > select the desired number > Done. 
• ADD PHONE NUMBER: Enter the desired number, then select the Add icon. 
 
UNBLOCK PHONE NUMBERS: Select the Remove icon next to the desired number or contact that you wish to unblock.

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Block unknown numbers

From the Block numbers screen, select the Block unknown callers switch.

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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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