There’s nothing worse than being constantly harassed by someone, whether it’s through calls or texts. If you’ve had enough and want to put a stop to it, there are a few ways you can go about it. One way is to block the number from calling or texting you altogether. Here’s how to do it on both Android and iOS devices.
How to block a number on an iPhone
Blocking a phone number on an iPhone is easy and can be done in several different ways. For starters, you could go into your settings menu under “Mail,” then select Phones from the list of options that appear at bottom right corner — this will display all active numbers with their corresponding icons next to them (the red delete symbol means they’re blocked).
Another option would involve opening up iOS’s setting application where one finds numerous tools for managing contact info including sending letters or emails as well blocking certain individuals altogether.
How to block a number on android
To block a number on an Android device, go to the Phone app and tap on the three-dot menu in the top right corner. Select Settings, then Blocked numbers. You can then add the number you want to block by tapping Add number and confirming your choice. If you ever want to unblock a number, just go to the Blocked numbers menu and tap on the number you want to unblock. Tap Unblock and confirm your choice.
How to block a number on a Windows phone
To block a number on a Windows phone, open the Phone app and tap More. Tap Settings, then blocked numbers. You can then add the number you want to block by tapping Add number and confirming your choice. If you ever want to unblock a number, just go to the blocked numbers menu and tap on the number you want to unblock. Tap Unblock and confirm your choice.
How to unblock a number
If you ever want to unblock a number, just go to the blocked numbers menu and tap on the number you want to unblock. Tap Unblock and confirm your choice. On an iPhone, you can also unblock a number by going to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts. Tap Edit in the top right corner, then tap the red minus symbol next to the number you want to unblock. Tap Unblock and confirm your choice. On an Android device, you can also unblock a number by going to the Phone app and tapping on the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
Select Settings, then blocked numbers. Tap the number you want to unblock, then tap Unblock. Tap Yes to confirm your choice. On a Windows phone, you can also unblock a number by opening the Phone app and tapping More. Tap Settings, then blocked numbers. Tap the number you want to unblock, then tap Unblock. Tap Yes to confirm your choice.
What happens when you block a number
When you block a number on your iPhone, Android, or Windows phone, the caller will hear a busy signal when they try to call you. They won’t be able to leave a voicemail and you won’t get any calls, messages, or notifications from them. However, if the blocked number is calling from an app like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger, you’ll still get their messages.
Change your phone number
If you’re really worried about someone constantly trying to contact you, you can always change your phone number. This is a good option if you’re being harassed or stalked and you want to start fresh with a new number. To do this on an iPhone, go to Settings > Phone > Change My Number. On Android, go to Settings > About phone > Change number. On a Windows phone, go to Settings > About > Tap your phone number twice to edit it. Once you’ve entered your new number, tap Save.