The best Android phones allow you to block unnecessary callers on the go. Receiving spam or sales calls is the last thing you need in your busy work schedule. This is also handy for avoiding calls and texts from specific contacts on your phone. However, if you frequently miss important calls, you may need to review the list of blocked numbers and unblock the necessary ones.
Apart from the blocking feature, the default spam detection filter on Android can sometimes be aggressive and silence callers in the background without your consent. Don’t worry, though. There’s a way to find out who you’ve blocked in just a few simple steps
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You can use the default Google Phone, Messages and Contacts app on your Android phone to check blocked numbers.
How to Use the Phone App to View Blocked Numbers on Android
Most Android phones use Google’s default Phone app. Follow the steps below to see the blocked number on Android using the Phone app.
- Open the Call app on Android.
- Tap the menu icon (three dots) in the upper right corner.
- Open Settings.
- Select Blocked numbers.
- Check the list of blocked numbers. Faucet Add number to enter a phone number from which to block calls and texts, or press the X tick next to a phone number to unblock it.
Follow the steps below to use the default Google Contacts app to check blocked numbers on your phone.
- Open the contacts app on Android.
- Go to the Repair and Manage tongue.
- Select Blocked numbers.
- Go through the list of blocked numbers and make the necessary changes.
You might have blocked annoying recipients in the Messages app. Here’s how to find and edit the blocked numbers list.
- Launch it posts app on Android.
- Tap the menu icon (three dots) in the upper right corner.
- Select spam and blocked.
- Tap a thread and select Unlock in the next menu.
Check Blocked Numbers on Samsung Galaxy Phones
Samsung has replaced the Google Messages, Phone, and Contacts apps with the company’s alternative offerings in the One UI software on all Galaxy phones. Steps to check blocked numbers on Galaxy phone.
Phone app on Galaxy phones
- Open the Call app on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
- Tap the menu in the upper right corner and open Settings.
- Select Block numbers.
- Check the list of blocked numbers and add a new phone number from the Recents list or the Contacts menu.
- To unblock a number, press red – next to a phone number and start receiving text messages and calls.
Samsung Messages app
Apart from Phone app, you can use One UI Messages app to check blocked numbers on Samsung phone.
- Open the Messages app on your Samsung phone.
- Tap the menu icon (three dots) and open Settings.
- Select Block numbers and spam.
- Faucet Block numbers.
- Block or unblock contacts from the following menu.
Disable spam protection
Have you unblocked multiple numbers on your Android phone and still having trouble receiving incoming calls? The default spam protection on Android can sometimes be aggressive and block unknown callers in the background.
Disable spam protection on Android phone
- Open the Call app and head to Settings (see steps above).
- Select Blocked numbers.
- Disable the Unknown toggle that blocks calls from unidentified callers.
Disable Spam Protection on Samsung Galaxy Phone
- Open Phone settings on your Samsung app (refer to the steps above).
- Faucet Block numbers.
- Switch off Block unknown/private numbers.
Periodically check blocked numbers
If you’ve blocked someone on WhatsApp or Messenger, open the corresponding app and check the blocked list to make changes. If you notice an increase in unwanted calls, use the default Phone app or third-party apps to block them.