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You can block disturbing callers in Moto G, Moto E and Moto X easily!Block calls and messages from certain callers!

Sometimes, you may want to want to block some callers for whatever reason.

But in Moto G (including Moto G 2014, or Moto G 2nd generation), Moto E, or Moto X (including Moto X2014), you cannot find the feature to block certain callers.

Then, how to block certain callers on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X?

This guide will show you 3 different methods to block certain callers on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X.

Method 1: Divert calls to voicemail to block certain callers on Moto G,Moto E and Moto XThe most polite way to block the caller is to transfer the calls to voicemail automatically. The callerusually would think you are on holiday or you are busy with some other tasks.

To divert the calls from certain callers to voicemail, you may follow these steps:

1. Start People app in your Moto G, Moto E or Moto X.2. Open the contact you want to block.3. Tap menu button (3 vertical dots) as shown below.4. Tap “All calls to voicemail” to check it.

Now, all calls from this contact will be diverted to the voicemail.

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Please note, this method of blocking certain callers only workswhen your phone is on. If you turn off the phone, the caller willget unreachable notification per the settings of your carrier.

If you set call diversion (to other numbers) when the phone isnot reachable with your carrier. The calls from these “blocked” callers will also be transferred to thatnumber when the phone is not reachable.

In other words, this setting is on your phone only. It cannot overwrite the settings of your carrier. And itwill be overwritten by the settings of your carrier.

Method 2: use an app to block certain callers on Moto G, Moto E andMoto XIf you want to block certain callers that are not on your address book, you may use some apps to do thejob.

There are many such apps in the play store. In this guide, I will show you one of them:  Mr. Number-Blockcalls & spam. The free features of this app are sufficient for most users.

Step 1: Install Mr. Number appYou can search Mr. Number-Block calls & spam in Google Play store.

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Once it is found, tap “Install” as shown below.

Tap “Accept” to acknowledge the permissions this app requires.

The app should be installed in your phone.

Step 2: Assign numbers or define rulesAfter the Mr Number app is installed,  start the app.

Tap the blocklist icon as shown below.

In the block list page, you have the options to choose hangup or voicemail. This is how the app handles calls fromanyone in the blocklist.

For example, you want to hang up the calls from certainnumbers, tap “+ hang up on someone” as shown below.

You will then prompted with the options to input the number, e.g.,  choose from a contact on the phone ortype the number directly.

Once you select the number, it will be added to your blocklist as shown below.  \

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Repeat the procedure for other numbers.

 

Step 3: That’s all.

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Step 3: That’s all.Now, calls from anyone in the blocklist will get  disconnected automatically (hang up) or be transferred tothe voicemail.

Please note, this method only works when your phone is reachable. It also can be overwritten by thediversion settings in your carrier.

Method 3:  Register with your carrier to block certain callers for yourMoto G, Moto E, and Moto XThe bullet-proof way to block certain callers on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X, is to register it with yourcarrier. Most carriers have such service for free.  A few may charge you.

So, call your carrier to find out the details  on their services related to blocking certain numbers.

This method works even when your phone is off  or unreachable.

Can you block certain callers on Moto G, Moto E and Moto X now?If you  you have any problems or questions to block certain callers on Moto G (including Moto G 2ndgeneration) , Moto E and Moto X (including Moto x 2nd generation), please post them  in the comment boxbelow.

The community will try to help you.

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Claire saysAugust 26, 2015 at 12:28 am

How do you block someone from texting you?

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simon saysAugust 26, 2015 at 12:31 am

Add them to spam filter.

You can also ask your carrier to block any numbers.

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yogaraj saysAugust 4, 2015 at 11:26 am

thank you so much its great helpful to everyone who wants to avoid unknown call

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patience saysAugust 2, 2015 at 6:11 pm

i block someone from calling my phone and today they were allowed to call why is that

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simon saysAugust 2, 2015 at 11:22 pm

How did you block the person?

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Shinkus saysJuly 29, 2015 at 1:39 pm

Is there any Android app which has the ability to block a call without a ring and the caller cannotsuspect that the number is blocked? Almost all the apps I have tried block the call with one ringand the choice I have is rooting which I don’t wish to try?TIAShinkus

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simon saysJuly 29, 2015 at 2:17 pm

To achieve this, you need ask the phone company to block the number. Most companiesoffer such filters. Apps cannot do this because apps only handle the call after your phonecompany connects your phone with the caller.

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Sachin saysJuly 11, 2015 at 5:49 am

How to save a new contacts in sim memory or in phone memory in moto e mobile?

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simon saysJuly 11, 2015 at 1:37 pm

Moto E does not save contacts to SIM card. New contacts are always under your Googleaccount.

When you save the contact, it will ask you to sync with one Google account. In this way,when you change phones or use multiple phones, it is not necessary to copy contacts.

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mohan saysJuly 3, 2015 at 1:28 am

If somebody has blocked me & I keep on calling them. Did they get any missed calls on theirphone or did they get any notifications showing that I’m calling

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simon saysJuly 3, 2015 at 8:59 am

It depends on how you are blocked.

if you are blocked in carrier network level, they even don’t have such info.

If you are blocked through apps, yes, most apps offer the blocking history.

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bhagath saysJune 23, 2015 at 2:43 pm

thank you soo much this helped me to get rid of a dick

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Chandrashekhar saysMay 20, 2015 at 2:01 pm

I tried it rings then says user is buisy

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simon saysMay 20, 2015 at 11:54 pm

Does your Moto G ring?

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Lik minh (@ladylikminh) saysJuly 28, 2015 at 1:22 am

Awwn my motog with KitKat block them and never ring it! And now the lolipoop is notlonger working it rings and can’t evens et a ringtone to none and have read that Mrblock stopped working on this version of OS. Don’t know what to do or if downgrade isan option I’m getting crazy about this debt searching people from the last users keepcalling me!

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simon saysJuly 28, 2015 at 11:41 am

You need wait for the developer to update the app.

At mean time, you can try:1. this app:or 2. In contacts app, divert the call to vociemail.

Chandrashekhar saysMay 20, 2015 at 1:18 am

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By the massage of callers in whatsapp

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simon saysMay 20, 2015 at 1:52 pm

What did they get? no reachable? not answered? You should try it yourself.

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cdatta saysApril 23, 2015 at 11:10 am

I use avast antivirus, which has a call blocking feature. it works quite well for me.

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Roxanne Gutierrez saysApril 17, 2015 at 7:39 pm

The three little dots on my contact only offers – Share and Place on Home screen. How can Ihave the other other options shown?

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simon saysApril 18, 2015 at 1:53 am

Tap edit icon (pencil) first for the contact, then tap 3 dots. You will then see all of theoptions.

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Kishore saysMarch 28, 2015 at 6:04 am

How to Block SMS in Moto X 1st Gen

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simon saysMarch 28, 2015 at 11:33 am

I think Mr. Number app can also block sms on Moto X.

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Kishore saysMay 20, 2015 at 5:24 am

How many apps to install, this all are mandatory things why they don’t give default.

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simon saysMay 20, 2015 at 1:46 pm

It depends on user. Some users may never use this feature.

AK saysMarch 27, 2015 at 5:24 am

how to see the list of blocked calls in moto G (Ver. lollipop)

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if anyone knows this?

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simon saysMarch 27, 2015 at 12:12 pm

In the Mr. Number app, there is a Blocked history for such info.

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Gayathri saysMarch 22, 2015 at 11:47 am

I use moto g gen2.. How can I block SMS from certain number?

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simon saysMarch 22, 2015 at 1:28 pm

Mr. Number shown in this guide can do this.

You can also ask your phone company to block such numbers.

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manndy saysMarch 12, 2015 at 11:51 am

just about to try this hope ght works all these spam calls drives me nuts gr

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simon saysMarch 12, 2015 at 1:52 pm

you can also report to your phone company and they can also block certain numbers for you.

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Harry Palmer saysFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:52 pm

awesome app. I recommend.

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tiffany roberts saysFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:59 am

How do i block messages from certain number

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simon saysFebruary 11, 2015 at 11:20 am

You need find other apps. If it is a spammer, you should report to your phone company andthey can block it for you.

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Ilia saysMarch 9, 2015 at 9:26 pm

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Check with Hangouts help. If Hangouts is your default sms app, you can block people with ittoo.

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J.Porter saysMarch 16, 2015 at 10:30 pm

What exactly is hangouts used for?! I will try to block numbers of that is the case usinghangouts!!

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simon saysMarch 16, 2015 at 11:52 pm

Hangouts app is for messaging (sms or mms) instant messaging and vioce/ videochatting. You can set it as the default messaging app.

If you need block some numbers permanently or to report spam sms, you cancontact your phone company.

Milan saysFebruary 10, 2015 at 2:48 pm

Hi…Some of my phone book contacts don’t able to call me. They able to call other and I also ableto call them. What can be wrong?? I m using moto g 1st gen.

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simon saysFebruary 11, 2015 at 12:14 am

Did you block any numbers on your phone? What notification (not reachable or not pickedup) did they get when calling you?

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Adrienne Najjar-Keith saysJanuary 12, 2015 at 5:19 pm

You’d think they’d make blocking an easy to use native feature.

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NEEL saysJanuary 5, 2015 at 4:53 am

BUT IF THE VOICE MAIL IS ONLY NOT ACTIVATED HOW TO DIVERT THE CALL

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simon saysJanuary 5, 2015 at 10:21 am

You don’t need a real voicemail.

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vikram saysJanuary 2, 2015 at 3:54 pm

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i need how to make setting for non contact number barring

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Chandrashekhar saysMay 19, 2015 at 6:42 pm

All Incoming calls in my motoE 2nd generation has been blocked automatically yet i havenot installed any app for it what to do?

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simon saysMay 20, 2015 at 1:01 am

How do you know they are blocked? In the call log?

Do you see any messages or notifications on the phone?

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