How to see blocked numbers on Android

The top Android phones allow you to block unnecessary callers on the go. Getting spam or sales calls is the last thing you need in your busy work schedule. It’s also handy to avoid calling and texting from specific contacts on your phone. However, if you frequently miss important calls, you may need to revisit the blocked numbers list and unblock the necessary numbers.

Aside from the blocking feature, the default spam detection filter on Android can sometimes be aggressive and silently silence callers without your consent. But no worry. There’s a way to find out who you’ve blocked in a few simple steps

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You can use your Android phone’s default Google Phone, Messages and Contacts app 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 view the blocked number on Android using the Phone app.

1. open that phone app on android.
2. Tap the menu icon (three dots) in the top right corner.
3. Open settings.

4. Choose Blocked Numbers.
5. Check the blocked numbers list. Beat Add a number to enter a phone number to block calls and texts from, or tap x 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.

1. open that contacts app on android.
2. Go to Repair and manage Tab.
3. Choose Blocked Numbers.

4. View the blocked numbers list and make the necessary changes.

You may have blocked annoying recipients in the Messages app. How to find and change the blocked numbers list.

1. start the Messages app on android.
2. Tap the menu icon (three dots) in the top right corner.
3. Choose Spam & blocked.

4. Tap and select a chat thread unlock from the following menu.

Check blocked numbers on Samsung Galaxy phones

Samsung has replaced Google Messages, Phone and Contacts apps with the company’s alternative offerings in One UI software on all Galaxy phones. The steps to check blocked numbers on a Galaxy phone.

Phone app on Galaxy phones

1. open that phone App on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
2. Tap on the menu in the upper right corner and open it settings.

3. Choose block numbers.
4. Check the blocked numbers list and add a new phone number from the Recent list or the Contacts menu.
5. To unblock a number, tap the red one – icon next to a phone number and start receiving SMS and calls.

Samsung Messages app

Besides the phone app, you can use the One UI Messages app to check blocked numbers on a Samsung phone.

1. Open the Messages app on your Samsung phone.
2. Tap on the menu icon (three dots) and open it settings.

3. Choose Block numbers and spam.
4. Beat block numbers.

5. Block or unblock contacts from the following menu.

Disable spam protection

Have you unblocked multiple numbers on your Android phone and still have trouble receiving incoming calls? The default spam protection on Android can sometimes be aggressive, blocking unknown callers in the background.

Disable spam protection on an Android phone

1. open that phone app and go to settings (see the steps above).
2. Choose Blocked Numbers.
3. Disable those unknown Switch that blocks calls from unidentified callers.

Disable spam protection on a Samsung Galaxy phone

1. Open phone settings in your Samsung app (see above).
2. Beat block numbers.
3. Turn off Block unknown/private numbers.

Check blocked numbers regularly

If you’ve blocked someone on WhatsApp or Messenger, open the relevant app and check the blocked list to make changes. If you notice increasing spam calls, use the default phone app or third-party apps to block them.