Samsung Galaxy • Connections • 10 minutes
How to block spam calls — Samsung Galaxy
Check for a software update
Go to Settings, then Software update, then Download and install. If one is available, install it first.
Block one number
Open Phone, then Recents, tap the number, then Details, then Block. Or open Phone, tap the three dots, then Settings, then Block numbers, and add numbers there.
Flag suspected spam
Open Phone, tap the three dots, then Settings, then Caller ID and spam protection, and turn it on. Suspected spam calls get flagged on screen so you can ignore them.
Let Bixby screen the call for you
Open Phone, tap the three dots, then Settings, then Bixby Text Call, and turn it on. When a call comes in, Bixby answers, asks who is calling, and shows you what they say on screen. You can type a reply for Bixby to speak, pick up, or end the call. This is only on newer Galaxy phones. If you don't see Bixby Text Call, your phone doesn't have it, so use Caller ID and spam protection and blocking instead.
Block all unknown numbers (strongest, use with care)
Open Phone, then Settings, then Block numbers, and turn on "Block unknown/private numbers." This blocks every caller not in your contacts, including real ones, so check voicemail often.
Let your carrier help
Call your carrier and ask about free spam blocking.
Know the limit
Spammers fake real-looking numbers, so blocking one number won't stop them all. Blocking unknown numbers is the strongest single switch.