Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 – How to Block Calls

Are you tired of receiving unsolicited calls? Instead of keeping your smartphone in Silent Mode, you can try blocking the number instead. That is easy to do on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. Keep reading to find out how to put an end to unwanted calls once and for all.

Block Calls via the Blocklist Feature

If you are tired of screening your calls or know exactly who you want to block, the Blocklist feature may be the best option for you. Follow these simple steps to block unsolicited calls:

Step 1 – Access the Security App

First, tap on the Security app icon from the Home screen.

Step 2 – Access Blocklist

Next, access the Blocklist feature by tapping on the option from the Security menu. This will open the Blocklist for your phone. Here you will see previously added numbers and contacts for both text messages and calls. You can toggle between both lists using the tabs at the top of the screen.

Step 3 – Add to Blocklist

Tap on the gear icon in the upper right corner of your screen. This opens the Blocklist settings menu. Add a new number to the list by tapping on Blocklist numbers. The next screen shows a list of numbers you already have in your Blocklist, if any.

Select Add near the bottom of the screen to add another number. You can also specify whether you want the new addition to apply to both text messages and calls or only one of them.

Edit Blocklist Rules

In addition, you can also edit Blocklist rules for your device. Adjust your personal settings from the Blocklist menu. Available rule editing options include:

• Only allow calls and messages from Contacts
• Only allow calls and messages from the exceptions list
• Block all calls and messages

You can also create your own Blocklist rules. These types of rules may be convenient when you are in a staff meeting or at the movies. Specifying different rule protocols may help you to quickly adjust calling parameters without having to edit the rules every time. Instead, you would simply enable the special rule for a particular situation.

Setting changes for customized rules may include:

• messages from contacts
• calls from contacts
• messages from strangers
• calls from strangers
• private numbers

You can choose whether to allow or deny calls from these sources when you set new rules.

The Exceptions List

Perhaps you want to block all calls and only let emergency calls and messages come through to your device. If that’s the case, you can always add numbers or contacts to the Exceptions List.

Tapping on Exceptions in the Blocklist Rules menu will give you the opportunity to add new numbers or edit existing ones. Any numbers or contacts on this list will go through to your Redmi Note 4, regardless of what block rules you put into place.

Final Thought

Once you start using the Blocklist, you may wonder how you ever lived without it. Changing the Blocklist options on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is simple, so go ahead and create different rules for every occasion to save you time throughout your busy day.