How to configure Android to handle incoming spam calls
I don’t know about you, but spam calls have been a nuisance to me. Not only are these calls annoying, but they can pose a serious risk to your identity and privacy. Needless to say, I loathe those pesky callers and avoid them.
Thankfully, Android has some pretty handy tools built right into the Phone app to help you banish those spam calls. These built-in configuration options work in conjunction with Google’s spam database (which is updated frequently) to prevent these calls from flooding your phone.
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However, you can’t just expect Google to take care of everything. You need to make some configuration changes in the phone app to get the most out of the service. I will help you with that. Once you’ve taken care of this, your spam calls should be reduced significantly.
Will it bring them a complete end? no But the more you use it, the fewer spam calls you’ll get.
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How to configure Android to handle incoming spam calls
requirements
The only thing you need to reduce spam is everyone Android phone with at least Android 10 (which should cover most Android devices currently on the market).
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Open the Phone app on your Android device and tap the vertical three-dot menu in the top-right corner. From the pop-up menu, tap Settings.
In the phone settings window, navigate to the spam pop-up settings window by tapping Spam and call screen > call screen > spam.
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In the spam pop-up, select the “Automatically filter” option. Reject robocalls”.
Enabling automatic checking of possible spam calls. Image: Jack Wallen
Next, let’s set up auto-reject robocalls. To do this, go back to Spam and call screen Settings page, choose call screenand then tap Possibly fake numbers. In the resulting pop-up window, make sure again that the option “Automatic verification. Reject Robocalls” is enabled.
Enabling automatic verification of possibly fake numbers. Image: Jack Wallen
If a suspected spam call comes in, it will automatically be checked for you if these two options are enabled, so you don’t have to do anything about it. As a bonus, the call screen options page also lets you choose if you wish first caller and choose the same automatic screening option you chose for spam and robocalls.
Since enabling these settings (which I probably did two years ago) I have seen spam calls reduced to almost zero. I strongly encourage you to do the same so that you can enjoy a lot less unnecessary interruptions during your busy day.