How to Block Calls in OPPO

OPPO smartphone's block feature helps you to prevent unwanted phone calls and messages from reaching you. You can also add numbers to Blacklist to block specific phone numbers or add numbers to Whitelist to allow their calls to come through all the time. If you want to know more about how to block calls in Oppo, continue reading the simple guide we prepared below.

Applicable to: All OPPO Smartphones.

How to Block a Phone Number on Your OPPO phone

If you're frequently getting unwanted calls on your OPPO phone, then it's time for you to utilize this feature. See the presented path to enable this:

1. Proceed to your OPPO phone's [Dial Pad].

2. Then tap on [Recents] and then locate the number you would like to block.

Once you've located the number you'd like to block, tap and hold it until the additional settings appear. Then select [Add to blocklist].

• For ColorOS 11 and above: Go to [Phone App] > [3 dots] > [Blocked numbers] > Click [Unknown].

Note: You can also block numbers by selecting a particular contact or adding a contact number manually.

• For ColorOS 7.0 and above: Go to [Settings] > [Privacy] > [Block & Filter] > [Block Calls], or go to the [Phone] app > Tap the 2-dots icon in the upper right corner > [Block & Filter] > [Blocked Calls] > Tap the 2-dots icon in the upper right corner > [Set Rules] > [Block Calls].

You will see several rules available for blocking incoming calls

• Block All Calls: You won't receive calls anymore unless there are calls from VIP contacts or white-listed numbers.

• Block All Calls from Unknown Numbers: The unknown number refers to an unsaved real phone number. Please be aware that when you turn this function on, you might miss some important phone calls from new numbers.

• Block Unknown Numbers by Region: You can block numbers from specific locations.

• Block One-Ring Calls: This ONLY applies to unknown numbers.

• Block Calls from Hidden Numbers: You can block calls made from private numbers.

Note: The above rules may vary depending on the ColorOS version. Some rules may not be available on certain devices.

* Pictures, settings, and paths might differ from those of your phone, but these won't affect the description in this article.