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Blocking and unblocking a contact

Samsung Galaxy Note8 on Android 9.0.0

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If you no longer want to receive text messages or phone calls from a contact, you can block their number on your device.

  1. Step 1 of 9:

    From the Home screen, tap the Phone icon.

    Step 1/9

  2. Step 2 of 9:

    Tap the Menu icon.

    Step 2/9

  3. Step 3 of 9:

    Tap Settings.

    Step 3/9

  4. Step 4 of 9:

    Tap Block numbers.

    Step 4/9

  5. Step 5 of 9:

    Tap the Add phone number field.

    Step 5/9

  6. Step 6 of 9:

    Enter the phone number you'd like to block.

    Step 6/9

  7. Step 7 of 9:

    Tap the Plus sign icon.

    Step 7/9

  8. Step 8 of 9:

    To remove a number from your block list, tap the Minus sign icon.

    Step 8/9

  9. Step 9 of 9:

    You've completed the steps!

    Step 9/9

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