How to Block Spam Calls on Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: Full Guide

Blocking Unknown Numbers

• 📞 Open the Phone app on your Samsung Galaxy A17 5G.
• ⚙️ Tap the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
• 🚫 Navigate to Block numbers and toggle the option to block calls from all unknown numbers.

Enabling Caller ID and Spam Protection

• ⚠️ To enable advanced spam protection, you may need a special app.
• 📲 Go to Settings > Apps > Choose default apps.
• 🎯 Select the Caller ID & spam app and choose Phone or a third-party app like Truecaller.

Using Truecaller for Enhanced Spam Filtering

• 📥 Download and install the Truecaller app from the Play Store.
• ✅ Open Truecaller, click Get Started, and set it as your default caller ID and spam app.
• 📞 Verify your phone number by allowing Truecaller to make and manage calls.
• 📊 Continue through the setup, agreeing to necessary permissions.

Activating Spam Blocking Features

• 🔄 After setting up Truecaller, return to the Phone app settings.
• 🛡️ You can now enable Caller ID and Spam Protection by agreeing to the terms.
• 🚫 Choose to block high-risk scam calls or all spam and scam calls for maximum protection.