How to set up blocked calls
In modern society, harassing calls and fraudulent calls emerge in an endless stream, seriously affecting people's daily lives. In order to help you effectively block these calls, this article will introduce in detail how to set up the blocking function on different devices and systems, and attach recent hot topics and hot content for reference.
1. Recent hot topics and hot content (last 10 days)

| hot topics | Hot content | Source |
|---|---|---|
| New means of telecommunications fraud | Recently, there have been scam calls posing as bank customer service, inducing users to provide personal information. | CCTV News |
| Mobile phone system update | iOS 17 and Android 14 add smart harassment call blocking function | Technology media |
| Personal Information Protection Act | Police in many places remind citizens to protect personal information and avoid being used by harassing phone calls. | People's Daily |
| Third-party blocking software | Several mobile phone security software launches free spam call blocking service | app store |
2. How to set up blocked calls
1. iOS system phone blocking settings
(1) Open the “Settings” app and click on the “Phone” option.
(2) Select the "Mute Unknown Calls" function. After turning it on, all incoming calls that are not stored in the address book will be muted.
(3) If you need to block a specific number, click the "i" icon to the right of the number in "Recent Calls" and select "Block this caller number".
2. Android system phone blocking settings
(1) Open the "Phone" app and click the "Settings" icon in the upper right corner.
(2) Select the "Harassment Blocking" or "Block Number" option.
(3) Turn on the "harassment blocking" function, or manually add numbers that need to be blocked.
3. Third-party apps block calls
| Application name | Features | Download method |
|---|---|---|
| 360 Mobile Guard | Intelligent identification of harassing calls and support for custom interception rules | Free download from app store |
| Tencent Mobile Manager | Update the harassment number database in real time and provide one-click reporting function | Free download from app store |
| Truecaller | Global number database to identify unknown calls | Free download from app store |
3. Precautions
(1) Regularly update the mobile phone system and security software to ensure the latest interception functions.
(2) Be careful when answering unfamiliar numbers, especially international calls starting with "00" or "+".
(3) Do not disclose personal information at will to avoid being used by criminals.
4. Summary
Through system settings and third-party applications, we can effectively block harassing calls and protect personal privacy and security. At the same time, paying attention to recent hot topics and understanding the latest fraud methods and preventive measures can also help us better deal with the problem of harassing calls.
I hope this article can provide you with practical help and avoid the trouble of harassing phone calls!
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