Quick Answer: What Happens When You Block a Number on Android?

AT&T Smart Limits can block calls and text messages for up to 30 domestic numbers.

At this time Smart Limits can’t be used to block: Inbound calls or messages received from anonymous or unknown callers.

Third-party messaging services (such as iMessages® and WhatsApp®).Please use the call blocking feature on your device.

Choose from the following options to block, restrict or allow calls: Block all inbound calls (Contact us by dialing *2 on your Sprint phone to set this option)To block calls, open the Phone app, select Menu > Settings > Call Reject > Reject Calls From and add numbers.

To block calls for numbers that have called you, go to the Phone app and open the Log.

Select a number and then More > Block settings.

There you will be able to select Call Block and Message Block.

What happens when you block a number on your Android phone?

There are many reasons this might be happening, but a blocked number is a possibility. For most cases of blocked numbers, text messages sent from your end will appear to go through normally, but the person you’re sending them to simply won’t receive them.

How can I call someone who has blocked my number on Android?

To call someone that blocked your number, disguise your caller ID in your phone settings so the person’s phone doesn’t block your incoming call. You can also dial *67 before the person’s number so that your number appears as “private” or “unknown” on their phone.