How to Enable or Disable Call Barring on iPhone & Android (Easy Guide)

Before enabling call barring, check if your carrier supports it and ensure you have the required PIN or password. Also, be aware that it may affect features like voicemail or call forwarding.

• Carrier Support: Some carriers may only allow you to block incoming or outgoing calls. So, it’s best to check with your carrier to see if they support international call barring.
• Password or PIN: Most phones ask for a PIN or password to turn call barring on or off. This code is usually set by your carrier, so you need to contact them to obtain it.
• Compatibility with Other Features: Enabling call barring options can interfere with the voicemail or call forwarding features in your device. It’s advisable to test or ask your carrier before turning it on.

Activating call barring may vary depending on whether you use an Android, Samsung, Google Pixel, or an iPhone device.

To enable call barring on Android, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Settings on your phone app.
2. Navigate to the Supplementary Services or Carrier Call Settings.
3. Click on Call Barring and choose Voice Calls.
4. Select the type of call barring you wish to activate.
5. Enter a call-barring password if required. (usually 0000 or 1234 by default)
6. Confirm to activate the service.

For Samsung

To activate call barring on Samsung, follow the following steps:

1. Go to the Phone App.
2. Tap on the three-dot menu option and select Settings.
3. Click on Supplementary Services.
4. Select Call Barring.
5. Toggle on the types of calls (incoming, outgoing, or international) you want to bar.

[The steps provided for activating call barring on Samsung phones have been sourced from Samsung’s official support page.]

For Google Pixel

To turn on call barring on a Google Pixel, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Phone App and go to Settings.
2. Click on Calling Accounts.
3. Select the SIM Card you want to enable call barring for.
4. Tap Call Barring.
5. Tap on the type of call (incoming, outgoing, or international) you want to bar.
6. Enter the call barring password.
7. Confirm to activate the service.

[The step-by-step instructions for enabling call barring on Google Pixel have been prepared after reviewing practical demonstrations from a YouTube tutorial.]

iPhones don’t have built-in call barring features, so you must integrate a third-party call barring app. TrueCaller is the most popular call barring app, which allows you to restrict receiving unwanted calls on your iPhone.

You can install the app from the App Store and follow these steps to enable call-barring on iPhone:

1. Grant the necessary permissions and allow Truecaller access to notifications.
2. Open the Settings on your iPhone, scroll, and tap Phone.
   Select Call Blocking & Identification.
3. Turn it on to enable it.

Deactivating call barring is as simple as enabling, but the process differs between Android and iPhone.

To turn off call barring in Android, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Settings on your phone app.
2. Navigate to the Supplementary Services or Call Settings.
3. Click on Call Barring and choose Voice Calls.
4. Select the specific call restriction you wish to deactivate.
5. Enter the call barring password.
6. Confirm to deactivate the service.

If you use third-party apps like TrueCaller to block calls on your iPhone, you can deactivate them by following these steps.

1. Open the Settings on your iPhone, and go to Apps > Phone.
2. Select Call Blocking & Identification.
3. Toggle all switches off to deactivate it.

If supported by your carrier, you can activate or deactivate call barring on both Android and iPhone by dialing specific MMI (Man-Machine Interface) codes in the phone’s dialer.

Here is a table that shows the most commonly used codes and the type of call barring they activate.

The call barring option is a useful feature when you want to control outgoing or incoming calls on your phone. It can help you prevent unwanted charges, avoid disturbances, and manage call restrictions with ease.

However, the steps to enable or disable call barring may vary between Android, Samsung, Google Pixel, and iPhone devices. Android users can activate it directly from the call settings, while iPhone users can use third-party apps like TrueCaller. You can also use an MMI code as a quick alternative for both platforms if supported by your carrier. And, if you face any issues, you can always reach out to your mobile carrier for assistance.