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Google Pixel 8a
Block / Unblock Numbers

2026-10-15 05:16:41.775

Google Pixel 8a
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-line Menu
     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
        .