MOTO X Play - Block Number

[Anonymous]

Hi.

I am recieving a lot of nuisance texts and calls from an ex, who frankly I want nothing to do with anymore. I have a MOTO X Play running Android 6.0.1. On my old phone also with O2, an HTC Desire 510 blocking numbers was a fairly simple task an appeared easy to find. However with the X Play I can't find it.

Any help regarding blocking numbers would be appreciated, cheers. I've managed to block it on individiual apps (WhatsApp) but can't find the overall one for SMS/calls

- Cheers

[adamtemp64]

Is this of any use ? http://allaboutmotog.com/moto-g-how-to-guide/how-to-block-certain-callers-on-moto-g-moto-e-and-moto-...

[jonsie · Accepted solution]

Blocking incoming calls from a Number:

1. Open the "Contacts" app.
2. Select the name of the contact that you wish to block.
3. Tap the pencil icon to edit the contact.
4. Press the "Menu" icon depicting three vertical dots.
5. Tap to select "All calls to Voicemail".

How to block calls and texts on a Moto X - The Cell Guide

www.thecellguide.com/moto-x-howtoblock.php

[Bambino]

This app from the Play Store also works well: 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrnumber.blocker&hl=en

[Anonymous]

I've re-added the number to contacts so I can set it to send it to answer phone. Can I now delete the contact and it'll retain the setting, or do I now need to keep this contact forever so it'll retain the block? If that's the case then its hardly a good defualt solution?

So now the phone stuff is sorted out, how to stop the SMS side?

[Bambino]

The app I suggested will block calls and texts. I don't believe you can delete the contact. If it's being blocked you won't know when they call or text. You can just ignore it. The caller/texter will most likely eventually tire of it all. If the calls and texts are malicious you can report it to the police.