9 Ways to Block All Spam Calls Permanently

Have you ever been annoyed by constant spam calls interrupting your day? You are not alone. Most people with active SIM cards will have to deal with unwanted calls. But there are ways to fight it. This guide discusses some simple methods to permanently block spam and unwanted incoming calls.

How to block all spam and unwanted incoming calls?

Spam calls are annoying and can become repetitive over time. In addition, many phone calls from marketing and telecommunications departments can contribute to this. That’s why it’s useful to know how to block spam and other unwanted calls. In this post, we will discuss some simple methods to permanently block all spam and unwanted incoming calls.

Method 1 – Using the Google Phone app on Android

On Android, you have several options for countering spam calls within the default Google Phone app itself. You can either individually block numbers that you know are spam, or you can enable the option to automatically block numbers that the app considers to be spam.

To block individual phone numbers, follow these steps –

1. Open the phone app on your Android device and long press the number you want to block.

2. Click “Block” to stop receiving calls from this number.

To completely block spam, follow these steps:

1. Open the phone app and tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner.

2. Click settings.

3. Tap on “Caller ID & Spam.”

4. Turn on the “Filter spam calls” switch.

Method 2 – Using the iOS phone app

The default iOS phone app also has similar built-in features to reduce spam and other unwanted calls. You can access these settings from the settings app.

If you want to block an individual contact, follow these steps –

1. Open the phone app and tap the “i” icon next to the contact you want to block.

2. On the information page, scroll down, tap “Block Caller” and confirm by tapping “Block Contact.”

To enable call ID and blocking feature, follow these steps –

1. Open the settings app on your iPhone.

2. Scroll down and tap “Phone”.

3. Scroll down again and tap “Call Blocking & Identification.”

4. Enable all switches here according to available applications.

To enable silence for unknown numbers, follow these steps –

1. Open the settings app on your iPhone.

2. Scroll down and tap “Phone”.

3. Scroll down again and tap “Mute Unknown Callers.”

4. Turn on the switch here.

Method 3 – Truecaller

The Truecaller app also has some spam call prevention measures that work on both Android and iOS. This also works similarly to how the Google Phone app works, but with more advanced features. The app is mostly free, but it does contain ads, and more advanced features are available behind a paywall.

To block a specific phone number, you can follow these steps:

1. Open Truecaller and press the number you want to block.

2. Click “Block” in the upper right corner.

3. You can choose whether you want to report the number on your behalf or remain anonymous. You can also use the second option accordingly.

4. Click “Lock” to finish.

To enable spam call protection, you can follow these steps:

1. Open Truecaller and tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner.

2. In the drop-down menu, click “Settings”.

3. Tap on “Block”.

4. Initially, the switch will be in the “off” position.

5. Switch the protection level to “Basic”. This will stop spam calls from the top spammers detected by the app. You can scroll down to see other options.

6. To block all spam calls, you need to enable “Max” mode, which is only available if you subscribe to the premium version of the app.

Method 4 – Using Should I respond? (Android)

Should I answer? is a third-party social media application that aims to prevent spam calls. It has many very useful functions. What sets this app apart is the ability to deeply customize your experience with tons of options so you can meet your specific needs. You can also report the number as safe or spam. This is done in such a way as to maintain the user’s privacy.

To use the Should I reply? Android app, follow these steps –

1. Open the Should I answer app and tap a contact.

2. You will have two options: safe and spam. Select accordingly and it will be updated by the app.

3. Click on the tree line menu in the top left corner and go to the settings page.

4. Go to the “Protection Settings” page and enable all options there. To learn more about the options, click “?” next to this one.

5. Then tap “Blocking”. There are tons of options you can use to tailor your experience to your needs.

Method 5 – Using Call Control (iOS)

Call Control is an app available on iOS that helps users block and report spam and unwanted calls. This app has tons of features that are advanced and customizable. A standout feature is the call-to-hang-up feature, which automatically hangs up and hangs up the call, sending a message that the caller was not welcome. Other features include blacklisting and whitelisting for callers and the ability to forward to voicemail. While the app is very robust, it may require a learning curve for first-time users.

To report and block a contact, follow these steps:

1. Open the contact you want to report and click “Share Contact.”

2. Tap on “Edit Actions.”

3. Turn on the “Call Audit Report” switch.

4. Now the action will be directly visible in the share menu. Click this.

5. Specify “Connection Type” and you can add a comment if you wish.

6. Once you’ve done all this, click “Block and report.”

Method 6 – Using NDNC DND services

The national do-not-call register is entirely run by the Government of India and aims to prevent unwanted marketing text messages and phone calls from telemarketers. If you do not want to receive any promotional texts or calls from any company, you can add your number to the NDNC registry.

To start Do Not Disturb (DND) services, follow these steps:

1. To add your number to the NDNC list, text “START” to 1909.

2. You will immediately receive an SMS confirming your registration on the NDNC list. In this case, my number is already registered.

3. It may take up to 2-3 days for DND to be activated on your number. You can check whether your number has been added to the NDNC list by visiting the specific website.

4. If you do not receive a confirmation call from TRAI, try dialing 1909 and following the instructions.

TRAI has provided an option to opt-out of promotional SMSes from specific categories. There are seven categories as follows:

1. Banking/Financial products/Insurance/Credit cards

2. Real estate

3. Education

4. Health

5. Consumer goods and cars

6. Entertainment/Broadcasting/Communications/IT

7. Tourism and recreation

To start DND services from any category, follow these steps:

1. To stop receiving promotions from a specific category, send an SMS to 1909 in the format “STOP (number corresponding to the category).”

2. If you just want to stop Education texts, text “STOP 3” to 1909.

To end DND services on your device, text “STOP” to 1909.

Method 7 – Registration of a complaint at the Service Provider’s Customer Service Office

All major SIM card providers offer spam call blocking options. from their end. Contacting your mobile service provider’s customer service and reporting spam calls you receive may result in additional spam call blocking features being made available. You can also report these numbers to the appropriate authorities.

You can find the customer service numbers for the SIM card provider you’re using on the support page on their website.

Method 8 – Using TRAI DND 3.0 App

TRAI DND 3.0 is an application developed by the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). This app helps you file complaints directly on your phone. The app is easy to use, all you need is OTP verification for your phone number.

Here’s how to file a complaint against TRAI spp –

1. Download the TRAI DND 3.0 app from the Google Play Store.

2. Open the app and allow all permissions required by the app.

3. Enter the required details and tap “Sign In”.

4. OTP verification will take place. Enter your OTP and tap “Verify”.

5. On the home page, click “Report Voice UCC” to report a spam call.

6. Click “OK”.

7. You can see some of the numbers you received calls from. Click on the number you want to report.

8. Select one of the categories and tap “File a Complaint” to register your complaint. You can add a description if necessary.

Method 9 – Registration of complaints on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal

If you notice that an unwanted caller is calling frequently and causing inconvenience, the best course of action is to file a cybercrime complaint. This can be done via the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal. To file a complaint, follow these steps –

1. Go to the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal website and click ‘Register a Complaint’.

2. Select “Other Cybercrime” from the drop-down menu.

3. Click ‘Register Complaint’ under Other Cybercrime.

4. Click “File a Complaint”.

5. Read the information and click “I accept”.

6. Now create your citizen login and proceed.

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is there an app that blocks all spam calls?

Yes. There are many spam call blocking apps that are specifically designed to block these annoying calls. For example, Should I Answer (Android), Call Control (Both), Hiya (Both), Robokiller (iOS), Call Blacklist (Android), etc.

Q. Can I permanently block all spam calls?

Yes. You can use the method described in the blog post above to block and avoid all spam calls in the future. If you ever receive a random spam call, you can always report the number and block it.

Q. Is there a cost to blocking spam calls?

There are many ways, both paid and free, that can help you block annoying spam calls. While free apps get the job done, there are also paid apps that in some cases can offer more functionality and a better user experience.

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While completely eliminating spam calls can be a never-ending battle in today’s digital age, by combining the above methods, you can significantly reduce those annoying interruptions throughout your day. Stay up to date with new spam tactics and adjust your approach as necessary. With a little effort, you can control your calls and enjoy calmer conversations. For more reads like this, stay tuned to GadgetsToUse.

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