Where can i see my blocked numbers

With all the telemarketers, political and social campaigns, and vishing (voice phishing) scams trying to reach the average Android phone owner these days, a lot of us have wound up with impressively lengthy lists of blocked numbers. It’s practically a requirement to use a phone these days. Where they are stored doesn’t really matter (it didn’t concern me). Then you block the wrong number, or change your mind about blocking someone. And suddenly it becomes important to know how to see the blocked numbers on your Android phone. We’ll run through this simple procedure below.

QUICK ANSWER

To see the blocked numbers on your Android phone, open your Phone app and go into the Settings menu. Then tap Block numbers. You will see the list of all the blocked numbers on your phone as well as a line to add more numbers to the blocked list.


JUMP TO KEY SECTIONS

How to see blocked numbers in the Google Phone app

Start with your Phone app open. Tap on the three-dot icon in the upper right.

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Tap on Settings from the menu that drops down.

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The Block numbers button will be near the top. Tap on it.

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You will see all your blocked numbers listed (you may need to scroll down). You’ll also see a line where you can add numbers to the blocked list.

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How to see blocked numbers in the Google Messages app

Just like we did in the Phone app, open your Messages app and tap on the three-dot menu in the upper right.

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From the menu that drops down, select Settings.

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On your Settings page, tap on Block numbers and spam.

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Now you will have to choose between blocking a number or blocking a single message. Don’t worry, you do not have to have a number in mind to block right now. Tap on Block numbers.

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You will see your list of blocked numbers. To remove a number from the list, tap on the minus sign to the right of the number. To add a new number to the list, use the field at the top of the list.

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What happens when you block a number on Android?

From your perspective, the number blocked cannot call your phone or send you a message (although they can leave a voicemail). You can continue to call or message the blocked number. From their perspective, if they call, they will hear one ring, and then the call will be rejected. If they send a text, they will receive no confirmation of delivery.

Whether you're tired of getting spam calls from a number you don't recognize, or you need to finally separate yourself from your ex and move on (just do it already!), the iPhone's blocking feature can seriously come in handy. 

It allows you to block people you don't have in your contacts list based on their phone number or email address, as well as blocking contacts whose information you've already stored. 

When you block a contact on iPhone, it means they will no longer be able to contact you. If you want to check who you have blocked, you can access the list of blocked contacts on your iPhone. 

Here's how to do it. 

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How to see the blocked contacts on your iPhone for the Phone app

1. On your iPhone's home screen, tap the Settings menu to open it. 

2. Scroll down and tap "Phone."  

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Click on Blocked Contacts in the Phone app.Jennifer Still/Business Insider

3. Under the "Call Silencing and Blocked Contacts" list, tap "Blocked Contacts" to see which contacts are listed.

You can also see your blocked contacts within different apps and contact functions. Here's how for FaceTime, Messages, and Mail. 

How to see blocked contacts on your iPhone for FaceTime

1. Tap Settings on your phone's home screen, then scroll down and tap FaceTime. 

2. Under the "Calls" menu, tap "Blocked Contacts" to see the list. 

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Select Blocked Contacts at the bottom.Jennifer Still/Business Insider

How to see blocked contacts on your iPhone for Messages

1. Open the Settings app via the icon on your phone's home screen, then scroll down and tap "Messages."

2. Look for the "Block Contacts" option under the SMS/MMS menu and tap it to see your list. 

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Find Blocked Contacts in the Settings app under Messages.Jennifer Still/Business Insider

How to see blocked contacts on your iPhone for Mail 

1. Open the Settings app by tapping the icon on your iPhone's home screen. 

2. Tap "Mail," then scroll down to the Threading section and tap "Blocked" to see your list of blocked email contacts.

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Select Blocked under Blocked Sender Options.Jennifer Still/Business Insider

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Jennifer Still

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