How to remove spam call blocking on Android: a complete guide 2026

Spam calls have become a real scourge of modern smartphones: from intrusive banking offers to fraudulent “card blocking” schemes. Manufacturers of Android devices have built aggressive filtering systems into their shells, which sometimes block not only spam, but also important calls from clients, colleagues or service providers. If you missed an important call due to an overzealous algorithm, this article will help you regain control over incoming calls.

We will look at all possible methods of disabling blocking: from standard phone settings to hidden developer options and third-party applications. The instructions are adapted for popular brands (Samsung One UI, Xiaomi MIUI, Google Pixel), but most methods are universal for any Android 10+. Important: some methods require superuser rights (root) - we will separately note such cases.

Before you start, check whether blocking is enabled at the level of your mobile operator. For example, MTS, Beeline and MegaFon offer their own anti-spam services that work regardless of smartphone settings. They need to be disabled separately - through USSD commands or your personal account.

1. Standard phone settings: where to look for blocking

Most manufacturers build spam filtering directly into the application Phone. The interface may differ, but the logic is the same: you need to find a section with number blocking or spam protection. Let's start with the universal path that works on "pure" Android (for example, Google Pixel or Motorola):

1. Open the application Phone (handset icon).
2. Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Select Blocking numbers and spam (or Spam and protection on some devices).
4. Disable the switches:
   • 📵 Spam filtering (main toggle switch)
   • 🔍 Verification numbers (if any)
   • 📞 Blocking unknown numbers

On Samsung Galaxy the path is a little different: Phone → ⋮ → Settings → Blocking numbers → Disable "Block spam and fraud".

U Xiaomi (MIUI) look for: Phone → ⚙️ → Blocking and filtering → Spam → Disable all options.

App open "Phone"

Found section "Blocking numbers" or "Spam"

All filtering toggle switches are disabled

The phone has been rebooted to apply the changes -->

Important nuance: even after filtering is disabled in the phone settings, some calls may be blocked at the SIM card level. It depends on your operator's tariff. For example, Tele2 has a "Spam Protection" service, which is activated by default on new SIM cards.

⚠️ Attention: On some devices (especially Huawei i Honor) disabling spam protection may be hidden in the menu Security or Privacy. If you don’t find the section you need, use the search in settings (magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).

2. Disabling spam protection via Google Phone (for all Android)

The application Google Phone (aka Phone from Google) is even used on devices of other brands as an alternative call. It has its own spam filtering system, which can work in parallel with the native shell. To disable it:

1. Make sure that you have the application installed Google Phone (you can download it from Play Marketif it is not).
2. Open it and tap on your avatar (or initials) in the upper right corner.
3. Select Call settings → Spam and fraud protection.
4. Disable all options:
   • 🛡️ Filter spam calls
   • 📊 Show spam warnings
   • 🔄 Update the database of spam numbers

If you use Google Phone as the main application for calls, but want to leave basic protection, you can configure exceptions. To do this, in the same settings section, add trusted numbers to List of allowed contacts.

Device brand	Path to spam protection settings	Features
Google Pixel	Phone → ⋮ → Settings → Spam and protection	Integration with Google Assistant to recognize spam
Samsung	Phone → ⋮ → Settings → Blocking numbers	Additional option "Smart Call" for identifying scammers
Xiaomi/Redmi	Phone → ⚙️ → Blocking and filtering	In MIUI 14+, the spam filter is tied to the Mi account
Huawei/Honor	Phone → ⋮ → Blocking → Spam settings	Uses Huawei's own database of spam numbers

On devices with Android 12+, Google can automatically update spam filters through Play services. To completely stop this process, disable auto-update for the application Google Phone in the Play Market.

3. Resetting the Phone application settings (if all else fails)

Sometimes spam filtering settings can get stuck even after manual disabling. In this case, resetting the application Phone to factory settings will help. This will not delete your contacts or call history, but will reset all personal settings (including locks).

1. Go to Settings → Applications.
2. Find the application Phone (or Google Phone, if you use it).
3. Tap Storage → Storage management → Clear all data.
4. Confirm the action. The application will restart with factory settings.

After the reset:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone (required!)
• 📱 Check if spam protection is turned on automatically
• 🔧 If necessary, manually reconfigure known spammers blocking

⚠️ Attention: On some devices (for example, Samsung A54 and newer), resetting the application Phone may result in the loss of call history for the last month. Before the procedure, export the history via Settings → Accounts and archiving → Archive data.

What to do if the reset did not help?

If after the reset, spam calls are still blocked, the problem may be in:

1. Phone firmware — some custom ROMs (for example, LineageOS) have built-in spam filters at the system level.

2. Operator services — check USSD commands (*111# for MTS, *105# for Beeline).

3. Third-party applications - antiviruses like Kaspersky or Dr.Web may have their own call blocking modules.

4. Using ADB commands for deep disabling (for advanced)

If the standard methods did not work and you do not have root access, you can try to disable spam filtering through ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This method requires connecting the phone to a computer, but does not violate the warranty.

You will need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 📱 USB cable (preferably original)
• 🔧 Installed drivers ADB and Fastboot
• 🔐 Enabled USB debugging on the phone

Step-by-step guide:

1. Enable Developer mode on the phone:
   • Go to Settings → About phone → Build number.
   • Tap on Build number 7 times until the "You have become a developer" notification appears.

Go back to Settings → System → For developers and enable USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your computer and confirm trust in this PC.

Open the command line (or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and enter:

adb shell settings put global spam_protection_enabled 0
adb shell settings put global caller_id_blocking_enabled 0

These commands disable global spam protection settings at the system level. To Samsung an additional command may be required:

adb shell settings put secure call_blocking_enabled 0

After completing the commands, restart the phone. Check to see if restrictions on incoming calls are gone.

⚠️ Attention: Changes via ADB may be reset after a firmware update. Also, on some devices (for example OnePlus with OxygenOS), these commands only work until the first reboot - repeated execution is required.

5. Disabling spam filtering through your carrier

Many mobile carriers actively block spam calls at the network level, and these blocks are independent of your phone settings. If you have disabled everything on the device, but calls still do not go through, the problem is most likely on the operator’s side.

How to check and disable:

• 📞 USSD commands:
  • MTS: *111*789# → disable "Spam protection"
  • Beeline: *110*789# → deactivate "Antispam"
  • MegaFon: *105*789# → disable "Protection from fraudsters"
  • Tele2: *155*1 → management of the "Calmness" service
• 🌐 Personal account: Go to the operator’s website or mobile application (for example, “My MTS”, “My Beeline”) and find the “Services” or “Additional options” section. Look there for everything related to spam or protection.
• 📄 Contract: Some tariffs (especially corporate) include forced filtering. Check the conditions in your personal account or check with the operator by phone 0890 (for MTS), 0611 (for Beeline), etc.

If USSD commands do not work, contact the operator’s support and ask disable all incoming call filtering services. Please specify that you need complete deactivation and not temporary shutdown.

6. Third-party applications for managing calls

If system methods do not give the desired result, you can use third-party applications to manage incoming calls. They will not only disable blocking, but also provide advanced settings (for example, white lists, availability schedules, etc.).

Top 3 tested applications:

• 🛡️ Truecaller - despite the fact that this application itself blocks spam, in its settings you can disable all filters and use it only as a call with advanced functions. Path: Settings → Blocking → Disable everything.
• 📞 Drupe —an alternative call with flexible rules for incoming calls. Allows you to create exceptions for unknown numbers.
• 🔧 Call Control - a specialized application for managing blocking. You can manually configure which numbers to let through and which not.

Warning: Some antiviruses (for example, Avast or 360 Security) have built-in call blocking modules. If you have them installed, check their settings or delete them.

How to configure Truecaller to skip all calls:

1. Open the application and go to Settings → Blocking.
2. Disable:
   • 🚫 Spam blocking
   • 🤖 Blocking robocalls
   • 📵 Blocking hidden numbers

In the section Exceptions add number masks that should always pass (for example, +7* for all Russian numbers).

⚠️ Attention: Applications like Truecaller collect data about your contacts and calls. If privacy is more important than functionality, use Drupe or Call Controlthat do not require access to your address book.

7. Checking for viruses and malware

Sometimes call blocking can be a consequence of malware that masquerades as system services. If you notice that:

• Calls are blocked selectively (for example, only from certain operators)
• Spam protection settings turn on spontaneously
• Unknown applications appear in the list of installed ones

—it makes sense to check your phone for viruses.

How to check:

1. Install an antivirus with a good reputation (for example, Malwarebytes or Bitdefender).
2. Run a deep system scan.
3. Pay attention to applications with rights ADMIN or SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW —they are often used by viruses to block calls.
4. Check the list of device administrators: Settings → Security → Device administratorsDelete suspicious entries.

If the antivirus finds threats related to Telephony or Call Blocking, delete them and reboot your phone. After this, check whether the operation of incoming calls has been restored.

Symptoms of infection with a virus that blocks calls:

Symptom	What to do
Calls are dropped after 1-2 signals	Check applications with rights to make calls (Settings → Applications → ⋮ → Special access → Call management)
Notifications appear about "anti-fraud" from an unknown source	Scan immediately phone for viruses
Some incoming calls have disappeared	Check whether applications like Call Recorder or Call Blocker without your knowledge are installed

8. settings

If none of the methods helped, and calls are still blocked, the last option remains: a complete reset of the phone. This will delete all data, including contacts, messages and installed applications, so use this method only as a last resort.

How to reset correctly:

1. Create a backup copy of important ones. data:
   • 📱 Contacts: export to VCF via Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Export.
   • 📸 Photo/video: copy to your computer or to the cloud (Google Photos, Yandex Drive).
   • 📝 Messages: use applications like SMS Backup & Restore.

Go to Settings → System → Reset settings → Delete everything data.

Confirm the action and wait for the process to complete (it will take 5-15 minutes).

After the reboot, set up the phone as new, but do not restore data from a backup first check if incoming calls are working.

If after resetting the problem disappeared, it means that the software or settings were to blame. You can recover data little by little by observing the behavior of the phone. If the lock returns, one of the restored applications is probably to blame.

⚠️ Attention: On some devices (for example, Samsung s Knox), resetting to factory settings can lead to your Samsung account being blocked if you have forgotten the password. Make sure you remember your login details!

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about blocking spam calls

Is it possible to disable spam filtering only for certain numbers?

Yes, most phones and applications (for example, Truecaller) allow you to create white lists. Add the required numbers to the exceptions, and they will go through even if spam protection is turned on. On Samsung this is done through Phone → ⋮ → Settings → Blocking numbers → Allowed list.

Why, after disabling spam filtering, some calls are still not received pass?

Possible reasons:

1. The operator blocks calls at the network level (check USSD commands).
2. You have a third-party blocking application installed (antivirus, call from another manufacturer).
3. The caller's number is on the blacklist of your phone (check Phone → ⋮ → Settings → Blocking numbers).
4. Problems on the side of the caller (his operator can block outgoing ones).

How to permanently remove built-in spam protection on Android?

To completely remove system spam filtering modules, you will need root access. Using them, you can:

• Delete spam protection APK files (for example, com.android.spamprotection).
• Edit system files in /system/priv-app/.
• Use Magisk to disable services through modules.

Without root, you can only disable the function via ADB (as described in section 4), but after updating the firmware it may return.

Will calls be blocked if I disable spam protection?

After disabling all incoming calls will go through without filtering, including spam and fraudulent numbers. To minimize risks:

• Use third-party applications (for example, Truecaller) in manual mode - they will show who is calling, but not block automatically.
• Add important numbers to contacts - this way you will always be see who is calling.
• Set up the "Black List" service with your operator and manually add spammers there.

Is it possible to disable spam filtering on a phone without Google services (for example, on Huawei without GMS)?

On devices without Google Mobile Services (for example, Huawei after sanctions) spam filtering works through the manufacturer’s own services. To disable it:

1. Go to Phone → ⋮ → Settings → Blocking and filtering.
2. Disable all optionsrelated to anti-spam protection.
3. If there is a section Huawei Mobile Services → Protection, disable call filtering there.
4. Check if the application is installed Huawei CallKit —it may have its own settings blocking.

On such devices, resetting the application Phone or completely resetting the phone to factory settings can also help.