Be it a family gathering, official meeting, or your me time, sometimes, all you need is peace of mind and to avoid being interrupted by unwanted incoming calls.
All you need is to either block all incoming calls on your Android phone or stop them without blocking.
Whatever your preference is, our guide will help you silence the distractions and find space for what truly matters.
How to Block All Incoming Calls on Android Phones
Incoming calls can cause annoyance when you are really not in the mood to interact. While it’s just hard and senseless to block and unblock everyone individually, and the same doesn’t work when an unknown number calls, you can rather block all incoming calls at once.
Note: Smartphones don’t have the same Settings options, and they vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Hence ensure the correct settings before changing any on your device. These methods were performed on the Samsung S20 FE 5G, as shown in the illustrations below.
Method 1: Enable Do Not Disturb
Android’s Do Not Disturb mode allows you to silence calls, notifications, alerts, and alarms. You can either choose to set it for all or exclude selected contacts from it. Follow the steps:
1. Open Settings, tap on Notifications, and then on the Do not disturb option.
2. Turn on the toggle for Do not disturb.
3. Under Allowed during Do not disturb, tap on Calls and messages, and set it to None or add contacts whose call and messages you do not want to block.
Also See: How To Block Outgoing Calls On iPhone
Method 2: Enable Call Barring
Call barring allows users to block all incoming, outgoing, and international calls. You can configure it through the phone’s Settings menu or contact your network provider.
Note: You may need to enter a PIN or password to enable or disable call barring.
1. Open Settings, and tap on Apps, followed by Samsung app settings.
2. Tap on Call settings, and then on Supplementary services.
3. Tap on Call barring and then on Voice calls.
4. Turn on the toggle for All incoming calls, enter the Password, and tap on OK.
Method 3: Block Numbers from Call Settings
If you want to block calls from all unknown numbers, this method can be helpful for you.
1. Follow the path: Settings > Apps > Samsung app settings > Call settings.
2. Tap on Block numbers and turn on the toggle for Block calls from unknown numbers.
Also Read: How To Know If Someone Blocked Your Number On Android
Method 4: Use Third-party apps
Many third-party call blocker apps allow you to block all incoming calls on your Android phone. One popular application is Call Blacklist-Call Blocker.
Note: We do not endorse any application that offers such services, therefore, use these at your discretion.
1. Download the Calls Blacklist – Call Blocker app from the Google Play Store.
2. Open it and set the Calls Blacklist application as Default.
3. Tap on the three-dots icon, followed by Setting, and then tap on the Blocking option.
4. From here, select All calls.
How to Stop Incoming Calls Without Blocking
If you do not want to block incoming calls on your phone but still want to pause them for a while, here are a few workarounds you should try:
Method 1: Turn On Airplane Mode
With the Airplane mode enabled, you cannot make a call, receive a call, send text messages, or use cellular data on your device.
Just swipe down the Notification panel and tap on Airplane mode or Flight mode to turn it on.
Method 2: Enable Call Forwarding
When you have Call forwarding enabled on your phone, all incoming calls to your number will be forwarded to another phone number that you have chosen. In this way, you can avoid unwanted calls.
1. In the Phone app, tap on the three–dots icon at the top-right corner, and select Settings from the context menu.
2. Tap on Supplementary services, followed by Call forwarding, and then on Voice calls.
3. Choose when you want the call to be forwarded. Let’s say in this case you should choose Always forward.
4. Enter the number or select the contact to which you want to which you want to forward the call and tap on Enable.
How Can I Block Specific Incoming Calls Without Blocking All Calls
If you do not want to block all calls but specific contacts on your phone, it’s an easy way. Read and follow the steps mentioned in our guide on How to Block Private Numbers on Android Phone.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Will Blocking Incoming Calls Also Block Text Messages or Other Forms of Communication?
Ans. No, blocking incoming calls on your Android device does not block text messages or other means of communication.
You can still receive text messages, and emails and interact with the blocked user on messaging platforms like WhatsApp.
Q2. Will the Caller Know That I Have Blocked Their Incoming Call?
Ans. Although when you block someone from calling you, they do not receive any notification about being blocked, as their calls won’t go through, will get disconnected instantly, and show busy, it can indicate the same to them.
We hope our guide helped you block all incoming calls on your Android phone and say goodbye to interruptions.
If you have any other queries or suggestions, do let us know in the comments section below, and stay tuned to TechCult for more informative guides.
