Block a number directly from your call log or contacts

The fastest way to block a number on Huawei is through the Phone app. Open Phone, find the number you want to block in your call history or contacts, press and hold it, then tap Block or Block number. The exact wording depends on your Huawei model and EMUI version, but the option appears in the menu that slides up.

If you want to block someone before they call, go to your Contacts app, find their name, tap the three dots or menu icon next to their entry, and select Block contact. Once blocked, that person cannot reach you by phone or SMS, and their calls go straight to voicemail without ringing your phone.

You can also block a number from an incoming call in the moment. When someone calls, swipe down or tap the decline button, then look for a Block option that appears alongside the decline choice. This blocks them when ready without answering.

Key Takeaways

  • Press and hold any number in your call log, then tap Block to stop calls and texts from that person.
  • Open Contacts, find the person, tap the menu icon, and select Block contact to prevent future calls before they arrive.
  • During an incoming call, decline the call and select Block in the same action to stop them when ready.
  • Blocked numbers can still leave voicemail, but you will not see missed call notifications from them.
  • You can unblock a number anytime by finding it in your blocked list and selecting Unblock.

Where to find your blocked numbers list

Huawei stores all your blocked contacts in one place so you can review or unblock them later. Open the Phone app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines or three dots), and look for Settings or Call settings. Scroll down until you see Blocked numbers or Block list.

In that list, you see every number you have blocked. Tap any entry to see options to unblock it. Some Huawei models let you tap and hold a blocked number to unblock it directly, while others require you to tap the number first and then select Unblock from a menu.

If you cannot find the blocked list in Phone settings, try opening Contacts instead. Some Huawei versions put the block list under Contacts > Menu > Settings > Blocked contacts. The location varies slightly by model, but it is always in one of these two apps.

Block numbers from the Messages app

If someone is texting you instead of calling, you can block them from the Messages app. Open Messages, find the conversation with the person you want to block, press and hold their name or number at the top of the thread, and select Block or Block number.

Blocking from Messages works the same way as blocking from Phone — the person cannot reach you by call or text. However, if you block someone from Messages but not from Phone, or vice versa, you need to block them in both apps to stop all contact. Most Huawei phones sync the block list between apps, but it is worth checking both if you want to be certain.

Use Do Not Disturb to silence calls without blocking

If you want to stop hearing from someone temporarily without permanently blocking them, Huawei's Do Not Disturb mode lets you silence calls and messages from specific contacts. Open Settings, search for Do Not Disturb, and turn it on. Then tap Allowed exceptions or Whitelist to choose which contacts can still reach you.

Everyone else's calls and texts will be silenced, but they will not know they are blocked. This is useful if you want to avoid someone for a while but might want to hear from them again later. Unlike blocking, Do Not Disturb is temporary — you can turn it off anytime.

Do Not Disturb also lets you set a schedule, so calls are silenced only during certain hours. This is helpful if you want to avoid calls during work or sleep without blocking anyone permanently.

Unblock a number when you change your mind

To unblock someone, go to Phone > Menu > Settings > Blocked numbers, find their entry, and tap Unblock. Once unblocked, they can call and text you again, and you will see their calls and messages normally.

If you unblock someone by mistake, you can block them again the same way you blocked them the first time. There is no limit to how many times you can block and unblock the same number.

What happens when you block a number

When you block a number on Huawei, that person's calls do not ring your phone — they go straight to voicemail. You will not see a missed call notification from them, and their text messages will not appear in your Messages app. From their perspective, the call either rings once and drops, or goes to voicemail when ready, depending on your carrier.

Blocked contacts cannot see that they are blocked. They may suspect it if their calls always go to voicemail, but Huawei does not send them a notification saying they have been blocked. Some carriers send a message saying the number is unavailable, but that is the carrier's choice, not Huawei's.

Blocked numbers can still leave voicemail, but you will not be notified about it. If you want to hear what they said, you can check your voicemail manually, but most people do not check voicemail from blocked contacts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a blocked number still text me?

No. When you block a number on Huawei, both calls and text messages are blocked. Their texts will not appear in your Messages app, and you will not get a notification. However, they may not know the text failed to deliver — some carriers show a delivery confirmation anyway.

Will a blocked person know I blocked them?

Huawei does not notify them, and they will not see a message saying they are blocked. They may figure it out if their calls always go to voicemail and texts never get a response, but the phone does not tell them directly.

Can I block a number that is not in my contacts?

Yes. You can block any number from your call log, even if you have never saved it to Contacts. Press and hold the number in Phone's call history and select Block. You do not need to save their contact information first.

What if I block someone by accident?

Open Phone > Menu > Settings > Blocked numbers, find the number, and tap Unblock. They can reach you again when ready. There is no waiting period or confirmation step — unblocking happens right away.

Do blocked numbers still show up in my call log?

No. Once you block a number, their calls do not appear in your call history. If you want to see calls from a blocked number, you have to unblock them first. This keeps your call log clean of unwanted contacts.