Last Updated on August 29, 2023 by Bestusefultips
Do you want to block text messages and phone numbers for unwanted numbers on your Google Pixel devices? 5 ways to block a number on Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7a 5G. You can block unknown numbers or add specific contacts from your number list on your Google Pixel devices. You won’t receive calls or texts from blocked numbers when you block a specific phone number.
You can turn on caller and spam ID on Google Pixel 7 Pro and other Pixels so Google will warn you when an incoming call is suspected to be a spam number. Let’s see methods to block numbers in Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 7a 5G.
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5 Methods to Block a Number on Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7a 5G
Apply the below methods to block a specific phone number on Google Pixel devices (Running Android 14 and Android 13).
1st Method: Block a Number using a Phone App on Google Pixel
Step 1: Open the Phone app.
Step 2: Touch More (Three Vertical Dots) at the top right corner.
Step 3: Touch Settings.
Step 4: Touch Blocked numbers.
Step 5: Touch Add a number.
Step 6: Add the number you want to block and touch Block.
Number blocked message appears on your Google Pixel devices.
2nd Method: Block Unknown Number on Google Pixel 7 Pro, 7, 7a
It will block calls from unidentified callers on your Google Pixel devices.
Step 1: Follow the above given method in steps 1 to 4.
Step 2: Toggle on Unknown.
3rd Method: Block a Number on Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7a using Recent Contacts
Step 1: Open your Phone app.
Step 2: Touch the Recents tab at the bottom middle.
Step 3: Long-press any contact name or unknown caller you want to block and touch Block/Report Junk.
Step 4: Touch Block.
4th Method: Block a Number on Pixel using Recent Contacts
Step 1: Open the Phone app.
Step 2: Tap the Recent tab at the bottom.
Step 3: Tap any contact or random number from the recent contact list.
Step 4: Tap History.
Step 5: Tap More (Three vertical dots) in the upper right corner.
Step 6: Tap Block.
Step 7: Tap Block.
5th Method: Block a Number Using Contacts App
Step 1: Open the Contacts app on the Pixel.
Step 2: Touch on the Contact from the list you want to block a text message and call.
Step 3: Touch More (Three vertical dots) at the top right corner.
Step 4: Touch Block numbers.
Step 5: Touch Block.
How to Unblock a Number on the Google Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7a
Step 1: Open the Phone app.
Step 2: Touch More (Three Vertical Dots) at the top right.
Step 3: Touch Settings.
Step 4: Touch Blocked numbers.
Step 5: Touch × icon to unblock a phone number on Google Pixel.
Step 6: Touch Unblock.
End the list of ways to block or unblock a number on the Google Pixel 7 series. Which method do you use to block a phone number? Please tell us in the comment section.
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FAQs:
What happens when you block a number on Google Pixel?
When you block a phone number on your Google Pixel, you can’t receive an SMS or phone calls from that number until you unblock the number.
Where are blocked numbers in Pixel 7?
To find blocked numbers in Pixel 7 and other Pixels, open the phone app and tap More (Three vertical dots) in the upper right corner. Tap Settings. Tap Blocked Numbers to see the blocked number list on your Pixel phone.
How do I block text messages on Google Pixel 7?
To block text messages on your Google Pixel 7, open the Messages app. Long-press the conversation if you want to stop or block the call. Tap More (Three vertical dots) at the top right corner and tap Block > OK.
Can you block a Specific phone number on Google Pixel 7 Pro?
You can manually enter a number to block a specific phone number on your Pixel 7 Pro using the abovementioned method: 1.
Do text messages delivered when they are blocked number?
Your message won’t be delivered if a phone number is blocked. Even you can’t make a call or receive a call from that blocked number.
Can you see blocked messages on Google Pixel 7 Pro?
You can see spam and blocked messages on your Google Pixel 7 Pro. To see the blocked messages, open the Google Message app. Tap Three horizontal lines at the top left corner and tap Spam & Blocked to view spam and blocked conversations.
