Blocking and Unblocking a Contact

Samsung Galaxy Note5 on Android 7.0.0

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 1/8

    From the Contacts app main screen, select a contact.

    The indicator is in the center.
  2. Step 2/8

    Tap Details.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  3. Step 3/8

    Tap the Menu icon.

    The indicator is in the top right.
  4. Step 4/8

    Tap Block contact.

    The indicator is in the top right.
  5. Step 5/8

    Tap BLOCK.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  6. Step 6/8

    To unblock a contact, tap the Menu icon.

    The indicator is in the top right.
  7. Step 7/8

    Tap Unblock contact.

    The indicator is in the top right.
  8. Step 8/8

    You've completed the steps!

    There are no indicators associated with this step.

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