How to Effectively Mute Unwanted Calls on Your Smartphone

Learn how to mute unwanted calls on iPhone and Android with these easy steps. Silence spam calls effortlessly.

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Mute Unwanted Calls: On most smartphones, go to the Phone app. For iPhone, navigate to Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers. For Android, open the Phone app > Settings > Blocked Numbers, and toggle on Block calls from unidentified callers. You can also use third-party apps like Truecaller to silence spam calls. These steps will reduce interruptions from unknown or unwanted calls.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I block a specific number on my smartphone? Go to the Phone app, select the number you want to block, and choose the Block or Report option in the settings.
  2. Are there apps to help manage unwanted calls? Yes, apps like Truecaller and Hiya can help identify and block unwanted spam calls.
  3. What is 'Silence Unknown Callers' on iPhone? This feature sends calls from unknown numbers straight to voicemail, reducing interruptions from spam.
  4. Can I still receive calls from known contacts if I mute unwanted calls? Yes, muting unwanted calls only affects calls from unknown or unidentified numbers, allowing calls from your contacts to come through normally.

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