You can block a phone number or contact on Android from the Phone app, your contacts list, recent calls log, and more. Here's how to do it.

On Android, it’s similar, you tap on the caller’s name, then long-press the number and tap “Block/report spam” (note that this procedure can vary slightly from device to device on Android).

You then have the option of diverting all calls from that number to your voicemail. Your phone will not ring when the number calls your Android phone.

On Android that process is very straightforward and can be done over and over for tons of different numbers. Here’s how to block a number on your Android device.

Blocking Calls on Android Phones (and voicemail on Pixel) Built-in call blocking Android has built-in call blocking, similar to iOS. Just tap a number in your call log and hit Block/report spam.

You have a whole arsenal of smartphone tools at your disposal: Block numbers, Do Not Disturb mode, and apps can help end this telephonic pestilence.

To call your voicemail on an Android phone, open your phone's dial pad and hold your finger down on the "1" key.