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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Block an unwanted caller

Stop one telephone number from calling or messaging you.

Motorola · AndroidAbout 3 minutes4 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 4

Open Phone

Tap the Phone app at the bottom of the Home screen.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Motorola Home screen with the Phone app highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Phone

Tap the Phone app at the bottom of the Home screen.

Motorola Home screen with the Phone app highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Choose the call

Touch and hold the number or person you want to block.

Maria Smith is an example contact.

A recent call highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Tap Block/report spam

The menu with Block/report spam highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Tap Block

Untick Report call as spam if the caller is not a spammer.

The Block button highlighted.
Step 4

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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