Where to find your blocked numbers list

On most Android phones, your blocked numbers live in the Phone app or Contacts app — not in Settings. Open the Phone app, tap the three-line menu (hamburger icon) at the top, and look for "Blocked numbers" or "Block list". On Samsung phones, go to the Phone app, tap the menu, then select "Settings" and look for "Block list" or "Reject list". The exact wording and location shift between manufacturers, but the blocked list is almost always inside the calling or contacts app, not buried in system settings.

If you cannot find it in the Phone app, try the Contacts app instead — some Android versions store the list there. Open Contacts, tap the menu, and search for "Blocked" or "Block list". Once you find it, you will see every number you have blocked, usually with the date you blocked it. You can unblock numbers from this same screen by tapping and holding a number, then selecting "Unblock".

Key Takeaways

  • Your blocked numbers list is in the Phone app or Contacts app, not in Settings, and the exact location depends on your phone's manufacturer.
  • Most Android phones show the blocked list under the menu (three horizontal lines) in the Phone app, labeled "Blocked numbers" or "Block list".
  • Samsung phones keep the list in Phone app settings under "Block list" or "Reject list".
  • You can unblock a number directly from the blocked list by tapping and holding it and selecting "Unblock".

How to check blocked numbers on Google Pixel phones

Pixel phones use the standard Google Phone app. Open Phone, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), scroll down, and tap "Blocked numbers". You will see a complete list of every number you have blocked. The list shows the phone number and the date you blocked it. If you want to unblock someone, tap and hold their number and select "Unblock".

Google Pixel also lets you block numbers directly from a call or text message. If you receive a call or message from someone you want to block, swipe up on the notification or tap the number in your call history, then select "Block number". That number will when ready appear in your blocked list.

How to check blocked numbers on Samsung phones

Samsung phones store blocked numbers in a slightly different place. Open the Phone app, tap the menu (three dots or three lines), then tap "Settings". Look for "Block list" or "Reject list" — the exact name varies by model. Tap it to see all blocked numbers. Samsung also shows you whether each blocked number was blocked from a call, message, or contact.

You can block a number directly from Samsung's Phone app by tapping the menu, selecting "Settings", then "Block list", and tapping the plus icon to add a new number. You can also block from an incoming call by tapping the number and selecting "Block".

How to check blocked numbers on other Android phones

Most other Android phones — including Motorola, OnePlus, and others — follow a similar pattern. Open the Phone app, tap the menu, and look for "Blocked numbers", "Block list", or "Blocked contacts". If you do not see it in the Phone app menu, try the Contacts app instead. Some manufacturers put the blocked list in Contacts rather than Phone.

If you still cannot find it, check your phone's Settings app. Go to Settings, search for "block" or "blocked", and you may find a system-wide blocked list. This is less common but does happen on some devices. Once you locate your blocked list, the process for unblocking is the same: tap and hold the number and select "Unblock".

What happens when you block a number on Android

When you block a number on Android, that person cannot call you, text you, or reach you through most messaging apps — though the exact behavior depends on which app you use to block them. If you block through the Phone app, calls and text messages from that number will not ring or notify you. The blocked person will usually hear a message saying the call cannot be completed, or their message will fail to send.

The blocked number does not know they are blocked — they will not receive a notification. From their perspective, the call or message straightforward did not go through. You will not see missed calls or messages from blocked numbers in your call history or message threads, so your phone will not alert you that they tried to contact you.

How to unblock a number you blocked by mistake

If you blocked someone by accident, you can unblock them when ready. Open your blocked numbers list (in the Phone app or Contacts app, depending on your phone), find the number you want to unblock, tap and hold it, and select "Unblock". The number is now unblocked and can call or text you again.

Once you unblock a number, that person can reach you normally. They will not be notified that you unblocked them — it will straightforward appear to them that you are available again. If they tried to call or text while they were blocked, those messages will not come through retroactively; unblocking only affects future contact.

Blocking numbers through third-party apps

Some Android phones come with third-party call-blocking apps installed, like Truecaller or Whoscall. These apps maintain their own blocked lists separate from your phone's native blocked list. If you use one of these apps, you may need to check both your phone's blocked list and the app's blocked list to see all the numbers you have blocked.

To find blocked numbers in a third-party app, open the app and look for a "Blocked" or "Block list" section in the menu. The location varies by app. If you unblock a number in a third-party app, it only affects that app — your phone's native block will remain in place. You will need to unblock it separately in the Phone app if you want to receive calls and texts from that number again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see a list of numbers that tried to call me while they were blocked?

No. When a number is blocked, Android does not log their calls or messages anywhere you can see. Once you unblock them, you will not see any record of attempts they made while blocked. If you need to know whether someone tried to reach you, you would have to ask them directly.

Will a blocked person know I blocked them?

They will not receive a notification that you blocked them. When they try to call, they will hear a message that the call cannot be completed, or the call will go to voicemail depending on your phone settings. From their perspective, it will seem like your phone is unavailable or you are not answering.

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

Yes. You can block any number, whether it is in your contacts or not. If you receive a call or text from an unknown number, you can block it directly from the call history or message thread. You can also add the number manually to your blocked list through the Phone app menu.

What is the difference between blocking and silencing a number?

Blocking prevents a number from reaching you at all — calls and texts will not come through. Silencing (or muting) a number means calls and texts still come through, but your phone will not ring or notify you. Silencing is useful if you want to ignore someone without completely blocking them.

If I block someone and then unblock them, will they know?

No. Unblocking someone does not send them a notification. They will straightforward be able to reach you again, and it will appear to them that you are available. There is no way for them to know you had blocked them unless you tell them.