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Samsung Galaxy J2 – How to Block Calls

The Samsung Galaxy J2 is an affordable Android smartphone that offers decent performance for everyday tasks. One useful feature of the J2 and other Android phones is the ability to block unwanted calls. Here is a comprehensive guide on the different ways to block calls on your Samsung Galaxy J2.

Use the Built-In Call Blocking Feature

The J2 comes with a built-in call blocking feature you can enable to block specific numbers. Here are the steps:

  • Open the Phone app on your J2
  • Tap the More options icon (3 vertical dots)
  • Select Settings
  • Tap on Block numbers
  • Tap on Block list
  • Tap Add to enter a number you want to block calls and texts from

Once a number is added to the block list, any calls or texts from that number will be automatically rejected. You won’t receive any notifications.

Pros:

  • Simple to set up
  • Blocks all communication from specific numbers

Cons:

  • You have to manually add each number you want to block

Use Your Carrier’s Call Blocking Tools

Most major phone carriers like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint offer optional call blocking services and features. Contact your carrier to see what options are available.

For example, Verizon offers a couple call blocking options for an added monthly fee like:

  • Verizon Call Filter: Blocks spam calls and lets you report unsolicited numbers
  • Smart Family Premium: Can block numbers based on categories like “Suspected Fraud”

Pros:

  • Professional spam detection and blocking
  • More advanced options available

Cons:

  • Typically requires paying an extra monthly fee
  • Need to contact carrier to set up

Download a Call Blocking App

There are many call blocking apps on the Google Play Store you can download for free or a small one-time fee. Popular options include Truecaller, Mr. Number, WhosCall Call Blocker and Hiya.

Here is an overview of how these apps work:

  • Maintain their own database of known spam numbers
  • Use advanced algorithms to detect and block robocalls
  • Let you easily report numbers to block
  • Provide extra features like reverse phone lookups

Pros:

  • Very effective at identifying and blocking spam calls automatically
  • More features compared to basic call blocking

Cons:

  • You have to grant accessibility permissions
  • Some lack of privacy as they collect call data

Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode

A simpler way to block calls on your Galaxy J2 is to use Do Not Disturb mode. This won’t block specific numbers but will reject all calls during set times.

To configure it:

  • Open Settings > Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb
  • Tap Turn on now to enable it
  • You can set a schedule for when to automatically turn it on and off
  • Choose if you want to allow calls from contacts, starred contacts, or no one

While enabled, you will not receive any audible alerts or notifications for incoming calls or texts. The calls will go directly to voicemail.

Pros:

  • Very easy to set up
  • Can schedule when to block all calls

Cons:

  • Doesn’t allow selectively blocking numbers
  • Still sends calls to voicemail

Block Numbers via Your Google Account

If you use the same Google account across multiple devices, you can block numbers at the account level. This will sync the blocked numbers across all devices signed into that Google account.

To do this:

  • Go to google.com/blocknumbers on your computer
  • Sign in with your Google account
  • Enter any number you want to block
  • Select Block

Now calls and texts from that number will be automatically rejected on your J2.

Pros:

  • Syncs blocked numbers across devices
  • Very simple to use

Cons:

  • Need access to a computer
  • Doesn’t include all the features of a dedicated call blocking app

Manually Reject Calls

If you only get occasional nuisance calls, the easiest option is to simply manually reject the call or add the number to your contacts blacklist.

When you receive a call, you will see the caller ID or phone number on the incoming call screen.

  • To reject a single call, tap the Reject call or Decline button
  • To add a number to your blacklist, tap the caller ID > Add to block list

Manually rejecting calls or adding numbers to your contacts block list prevents ringing and notifications for future calls.

Pros:

  • No set up required
    Cons:
  • Have to reject each call manually
  • Number could call again from a different number

Conclusion

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