Spam calls can ruin your day. They interrupt work, meals, and even moments of rest. If you’re using the Galaxy A17 5G, you already have powerful tools built in to stop them.
Let’s go through the best methods to block spam calls and keep your phone peaceful.
Why Blocking Spam Calls Matters.
Spam calls aren’t just annoying. They can expose you to scams, phishing attempts, and even fraud.
By blocking these calls, you protect both your privacy and your security. Samsung makes this easy with One UI 7, which includes strong anti-spam features powered by Smart Call.
1. Enable Caller ID and Spam Protection.
Samsung’s Caller ID and Spam Protection identifies suspicious calls before you even pick up.
Open the Phone app by tapping the green phone icon. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right, then select Settings. Scroll down to find Caller ID and spam protection, and turn the switch on.
Once enabled, your phone will automatically warn you if a number is reported as spam.
2. Block Spam and Scam Calls Automatically.
After activating spam protection, you can decide how aggressive it should be.
Go back to the Caller ID and spam protection menu. Tap Block spam and scam calls, then choose your level: only high-risk scam calls, or all spam and scam calls.
The second option is the most secure if you want total silence from unwanted callers.
3. Block Specific Numbers.
If a particular number keeps bothering you, block it directly.
Open the Phone app and go to Recents or Contacts. Tap the number or name, open the three-dot menu, and select Block. Confirm your choice, and that number won’t be able to call or text you again.
4. Block Calls from Unknown Numbers.
If spammers keep hiding behind random numbers, block all unknown callers at once.
Open the Phone app, tap Settings, then select Block numbers. Turn on Block calls from unknown numbers.
This ensures that only people saved in your contacts can reach you.
5. Report and Manage Spam with Smart Call.
Samsung also lets you report suspicious numbers to help improve spam detection.
When a spam call comes in, choose Block/Report number. You can block the caller for yourself, or report it to help flag the number for others.
6. Advanced Option: Use Google’s Phone App.
For an extra layer of security, you can download the Google Phone app from the Play Store.
It has its own spam detection system, which works alongside Samsung’s tools for even stronger protection.
Your Galaxy A17 5G gives you more than one way to keep spam calls away. With a few minutes of setup, you can finally stop wasting time on interruptions and start enjoying peace again.
FAQs
Will blocking a number also block texts from it?
Yes. Once blocked, the number cannot reach you by call or text.
Can I review blocked calls later?
You can. Blocked calls appear in your Recents list with a blocked icon.
Is there a cost for using spam protection?
No. All of Samsung’s spam blocking tools are free, though they may use a small amount of data to check spam databases.
