New Delhi: Are you also fed up of receiving unwanted marketing calls and credit card offers throughout the day? Repeated ringing of the phone and seeing unknown numbers on the screen is no less than a headache. But don’t worry, there is a magical ‘Hidden’ setting hidden within your smartphone, once activated, these unwanted callers will stop disturbing your peace. Let us know the easy way to use this setting in Android and iPhone.
For Android users: Spam calls will be blocked with the press of a button
If you use an Android smartphone, you do not need any third-party app. Your phone’s dialer itself is capable of blocking these calls. of your phone to start it Dialer (Phone App) open and given in the corner three dots by clicking on Settings got into. here you Blocked Numbers You will get the option of. inside it ‘Unknown’ Or ‘Block calls from unidentified callers’ Turn on the toggle. By doing just this, numbers which are not saved in your contact list will not be able to contact you.
For iPhone users: ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ is a very useful feature
Apple is known for the privacy of its users. If you are an iPhone user, you can completely silence unknown numbers. For this iPhone Settings Go to and scroll down phone Tap on the option. here you ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ feature will appear, it On Do it. After this, the phone will not ring if a call comes from an unknown number. That call will go directly to the ‘Recents’ list, which you can check later at your convenience.
Now WhatsApp scammers will also be controlled
Nowadays, not only normal calls but also scam calls from international numbers on WhatsApp have increased. To stop this, WhatsApp Settings > Privacy > Calls go in and ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ Enable it. This setting will protect you from the noise of unknown video and audio calls.
Caution is also necessary: do not miss any important call.
Although this setting will give you peace of mind, a little caution also needs to be taken. After turning on these features, sometimes even an important call from a delivery boy or a new person may become silent or blocked. Therefore, it is advisable to check your ‘Missed Call’ or ‘Recents’ list once or twice a day so that no important work gets stopped.
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