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Google Pixel 7a
Block / Unblock Numbers

2026-10-15 13:33:05.562

Google Pixel 7a
Block / Unblock Numbers

Blocking certain numbers on your Pixel 8a stops unwanted calls and messages. If you can't receive calls or messages from specific numbers, verify they're not blocked .

Before you begin

Calls and messages from contacts or phone numbers added to the block list are automatically ignored. The call is forwarded to Voicemail and text / picture messages aren't delivered to the Messages app.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Phone app
    .
  2. Tap the
    3-dot Menu icon
    then tap
    Settings
    .
  3. Tap
    Blocked numbers
    .
  4. Do any of the following:
    • To add a block:
      1. Tap
        Add a number
        .
      2. Add the number to be blocked.
      3. Tap
        Block
        .
    • To remove a block:
      1. Tap the
        Remove icon
        to the right of the blocked number.
      2. Tap
        Unblock
        .