Sometimes you just don’t want to be bothered, and there are several ways to block all incoming calls on both standard stock Android and Samsung Galaxy devices.
Before diving into the methods, it’s worth noting that for call barring and call forwarding, a 4-digit code from your mobile provider may be required. Common default codes are 0000 or 1234.
To achieve peace and quiet, users can follow different methods to stop all calls from reaching their stock Android or Samsung Galaxy phone. One such method is using the Do Not Disturb feature on Samsung Galaxy. To do this, open the Settings app by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the gear icon in the upper-right corner. Then, tap on Notifications, select Do Not Disturb, and toggle the switch at the top to turn it on. Under “Allowed during Do not disturb,” tap on Calls and messages, then Calls, and select None to ensure no calls are allowed. Optionally, users can choose to allow repeat callers by toggling the switch next to Repeat callers.
For stock Android devices, the process is similar. Open the Settings app, select Sound & vibration, and tap on Do Not Disturb. Tap the large Turn on Now button, then under “What can interrupt Do Not Disturb,” tap on People, followed by Calls. Tap the radio button next to None to block all incoming calls and ensure the toggle for Allow Repeat Callers is turned off.
Another method is using call barring on Samsung Galaxy. Open the Phone app, tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, and select Settings. Then, choose Supplementary services, followed by Call barring. Tap the toggle switch next to All incoming calls to block all calls, and enter the 4-digit barring code to confirm.
Stock Android users can also use call barring by opening the Phone app, tapping the three-dot menu, and selecting Settings. Tap on Calls, then Supplementary services, followed by Call barring. Toggle the switch next to All incoming calls and enter the 4-digit provider code to activate the block.
Call forwarding is another option on both Samsung Galaxy and stock Android devices. To do this on Samsung Galaxy, open the Phone app, tap the three-dot menu, and select Settings. Tap on Supplementary services, then Call forwarding, and select Always forward. Enter a fake or non-working phone number and tap Turn on. On stock Android, open the Phone app, tap the three-dot menu, and select Settings. Tap on Calls, then Call forwarding, and select Always forward. Enter a fake phone number and tap Enable, then OK to confirm.
A faster, temporary solution is to enable Airplane Mode, which blocks all calls, texts, and data connections. This can be easily toggled on and off from the Quick Settings panel.
It’s worth noting that all these methods are reversible. To start receiving calls again, simply navigate back to the same settings menu and toggle the feature off. For Do Not Disturb, users can tap the icon in the Quick Settings panel again. For call barring or call forwarding, disable the setting in the phone’s supplementary services menu.
Users who want to block most calls but still allow emergencies or important contacts through can explore the exception settings within Do Not Disturb. They can often allow calls from starred contacts or from anyone who calls twice in a short period, achieving a balance between peace and quiet and remaining accessible to key people.
