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Google Pixel 6a - Block / Unblock Numbers

2026-10-22 19:12:48.513

Google Pixel 6a - Block / Unblock Numbers

Here's how to block messages and send unwanted calls directly to Voicemail for your Pixel 6a.
If calls from a specific number go directly to Voicemail but you're still able to receive text messages, ensure the contact isn't set to automatically route to Voicemail. Navigate:
Contacts
, select the contact, tap the
Menu icon
Menu icon then tap
Unroute to voicemail
.

Add Block

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Phone icon
    (lower-left).
    If unavailable, swipe up to display all apps then tap
    Phone
    .
  2. Tap the
    Menu icon
    Menu icon (upper-right) then tap
    Settings
    .
  3. Tap
    Blocked numbers
    .
  4. Tap
    Add a number
    .
  5. Add the number to be blocked.
  6. Tap
    Block
    .
    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.

Remove Block

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Phone icon
    (lower-left).
    If unavailable, swipe up to display all apps then tap
    Phone
    .
  2. Tap the
    Menu icon
    Menu icon (upper-right) then tap
    Settings
    .
  3. Tap
    Blocked numbers
    .
  4. Tap the Close icon to the right of the blocked number.
  5. Tap
    Unblock
    .