Block Unknown Callers

[userLM1bOktA90]

As spam calls are increasing, it was important to have blocking features that would alleviate the issue. Since the recent update, I have noticed that the feature to "Block Unknown Callers" no longer works. This was one of the main reasons for switching from Apple to Samsung. It used to work well and only allow individuals in my contacts list to go through. It's broken now and is allowing spam calls to ring my phone non stop. This is a major problem that needs to be addressed

[Mujibar]

If that feature isn't working well with the Samsung dialer, try using Phone by Google. You're not limited to using the phone app that came with your phone.

[userLM1bOktA90]

Thank you! For now I'm using the Do Not Disturb feature to send all calls to VM except for those in my contact list.

[meself]

You could get your carrier spam filter app as for block unknown calls that's just fir calls that show up as no caller id or private

[nullandvoid]

They do make third party apps that accomplish that.

[usergxCA0SexMo]

I can nolonger even read all of the horse**bleep** begging Sobs begging for money. There isn't enough time in the day AND night to deal with them.
The India Indians have gone insane and are using everything there slumdog culture can devise to steal fro us.
I get 50- as high as 75 in a day.
Its time to get the Government involved in some legislation to end the abuse company's are doing to there costomers.
They are giving my phone number....? Wait Selling my phone number.
I completely quit using my voicemail quit listening to the messages.

[wxboss67]

Blocking Unknown Callers works differently on iOS vs. Android. On iOS, it will block all callers that aren't in you Contact list. On Android, it will block calls that are received as Hidden, Private or Unknown. 

As noted by another poster, the Phone by Google app does a great job at weeding out a lot of spam calls. I use it and I don't get any notifications about calls that it has determined to be Spam. The only way I know that a call like that came through is by going into my Recents tab and discovering it. Google's Phone app won't even bother you when it detects Spam calls.

[Garfield66]

What app or how do I set that up. I'm sick and tired of being told I have a Spam/Potential spam call. If it's either,I shouldn't even be notified. Do not even send to my phone. (WHO WANTS TO TALK TO A SPAM CALLER😮!?

[userLM1bOktA90]

🙏 Thank you! Xfinity wants me to upgrade to a premium unlimited plan in order to stop all the spam. They are probably the ones responsible in the 1st place. I heard other Xfinity users suggest that the calls and spam completely stopped once they upgraded to premium even without the branded app.. something feels super sketchy about that in my honest opinion.

The do not disturb feature is a bit clumsy and you will need to set a schedule from M-S from 12am-11:59pm for it to kinda work sometimes. Otherwise it will turn off automatically every few hours. For a smart phone with Ai UI upgrades the phone is pretty stupid 😂. That's what's going to replace people... D**n. We are completely f***d!!

[wxboss67]

Just download this app and make it your default Phone app. Be sure to go into its Settings and make sure they are to your liking, but it should be pretty much good to go from the default settings.