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Galaxy S7: How to Block Incoming Callers

Mitch BartlettApril 13, 2016 Comments (17)

If you are getting calls that you don’t want to deal with, you can block them on your Samsung Galaxy S7.

Method 1

  1. Open the “Phone” app.
  2. Select “More” located at the upper-right corner.
  3. Select “Settings“.
  4. Tap “Call blocking“.
  5. Choose “Block list“.
  6. Enter the phone number you wish to block, then tap the plus (+) sign.

Method 2

  1. Open the “Phone” app.
  2. Tap a phone number in the “Recent” list.
  3. Select “More” located at the upper-right corner.
  4. Tap “Add to block list“.

 

Callers on the block list will be sent directly to voicemail. Your phone will not ring. You will receive a notification that the caller called.

If you wish to completely block a caller, you may want to explore options provided by your wireless carrier or a third party app such as Call Blocker or Calls Blacklist.

Categories: Android

Author Mitch Bartlett

My name is Mitch Bartlett. I've been working in technology for over 20 years in a wide range of tech jobs from Tech Support to Software Testing. I started this site as a technical guide for myself and it has grown into what I hope is a useful reference for all.

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Comments

  1. Nawoda says:
    October 1, 2020 at 2:08 am

    How can I blok norification too?

  2. Becky Zaloudek says:
    August 7, 2020 at 12:16 am

    Please tell me how to block calls and texts from unknown advertisers on a S-9+ phone.

  3. Myrna Rud says:
    January 24, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    I block several annoying numbers that call up to 10 times a day, but the phone keeps ringing even when blocked. Is there a way to stop the constant ringing of unwanted calls.

  4. Sue says:
    July 10, 2019 at 11:21 am

    This method does not work on my S7 Edge. The phone still rings/vibrates AND they can still leave a message even electronically. This is not helpful. I do not want to hear the ring/vibrate OR have to deal with deleting these irritating messages.

  5. Marty says:
    October 1, 2018 at 11:55 am

    Since the update on my Samsung Galaxy S7, blocking calls is impossible with just a few clicks! Not happy with update!

  6. Grunt says:
    July 16, 2018 at 10:07 am

    ON my Android Samsung 7 I changed the voicemail number to a fake number under phone settings and again under More settings, call forward. I notified my friends to text me if they needed anything, voicemail no longer works.

  7. Evole says:
    May 8, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    Samsung what good is blocking phone numbers if people are still able to leave voicemail messages????!!
    WTH?? With all the technological advances and bells and whistles you guys are adding to the galaxy phones, you’d think this BASIC thing wouldn’t be a problem. This is just dumb!

  8. PamP19 says:
    April 30, 2018 at 11:32 am

    I don’t understand why we have to listen to voice mails from numbers that are already blocked ! I tried turning off this setting, but the change would not go through. Come on, on my S4 I could block phone number, text and calls AND the rejected calls did not go to voice mail. Now I understand why some people don’t set up their voice mail! AAARRRRHHHH

  9. Mari says:
    December 28, 2017 at 11:41 am

    This feature does not work for me. I want to get the notification but have them go straight to voicemail and still receive text messages but it doesn’t work

  10. Emms says:
    December 15, 2017 at 9:28 am

    When you block someone do you get a notification when they ring You? Symbol saying rejected?????

  11. Deb says:
    November 2, 2017 at 11:05 am

    I have blocked a certain phone number but they are still able to call. What else can I do?

  12. Nigel Edwards says:
    September 26, 2017 at 5:39 am

    Samsung blockheads! Do you not understand that block calls means you don’t want to recieve that call…at all….in any form……..ever!
    Why should you have to download an app to block calls properly Samsung?

  13. Ginryl says:
    April 6, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    Even though I have blocked numbers on my phone they are still able to get around this & call my phone. It rings they never leave a message. This is all day & everyday. I blocked these tele marketing numbers so I would not have to be bothered by them or the ringing phone. So why won’t a block be blocked??

  14. Chris says:
    February 19, 2017 at 2:59 am

    Hello.

    Can someone please advise.

    When you block someone’s text messages, do they get some sort of notification? I see if they call it goes straight to voicemail. What happens though when they text? Do they get any type of notification you blocked their text?

  15. Samsung, listen up says:
    January 23, 2017 at 10:59 am

    I miss the wildcard feature in the S4. Could block a whole area code or numbers that start, end or contain certain numbers. Great if a lot of spam calls are coming from the same general numbers. Really wish Samsung would add that to the S7 with the next update.

  16. Julie says:
    January 18, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    I would REALLY love to know the answer to this too. I don’t understand why we have to be notified a blocked # called. It’s just bothersome and would love to get rid of it.

  17. Lynda says:
    December 17, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    I love this feature. However, it is so annoying to get the notifications when someone I have blocked has called. After all, I blocked their calls so I am not bothered by them, but then I’m still annoyed by the notification that they attempted to call me yet again. Is there a way to disable notifications for blocked calls?

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