Manage call settings on your Galaxy phone

Last Update date : Dec 19. 2025
Incoming call screen on a Samsung Galaxy phone showing a call from David.

Managing call settings on your Galaxy phone helps improve call quality and gives you more control over how calls behave. This guide shows you how to block unwanted calls, reduce spam, improve call clarity and adjust sound and vibration settings.

Note: The screens and settings on your device may vary depending on your wireless provider and software version.

Follow these steps to access call settings on your Galaxy phone:

1 Open the Phone app from the Home screen on your Galaxy phone.
Phone app icon highlighted on the Home screen of a Samsung Galaxy phone.
2 Tap the More options icon (three vertical dots) in the top right corner of the screen.
More options icon highlighted in the Phone app on a Samsung Galaxy phone.
3 Tap Settings.
Settings option highlighted in the Phone app menu on a Samsung Galaxy phone.
4 Different options will be available, including:
  • Block numbers: Manage blocked phone numbers and prevent unwanted calls.
  • Spam protection: Enable tools that help identify and filter suspected spam calls.
  • Wi-Fi calling: Make and receive calls over a Wi-Fi network when cellular coverage is limited.
  • Call assist features: Access additional tools designed to enhance your calling experience.

You can block unwanted calls by blocking calls from unknown numbers or by entering a specific number manually.

1 Open the Phone app from the Home screen on your Galaxy phone.
2 Tap the More options icon (three vertical dots) in the top right corner of the screen, then tap Settings.
3 Tap Block numbers.
Block numbers option highlighted in Call settings on a Samsung Galaxy phone.
4 Tap the switch next to “Block calls from unknown numbers” to block calls from unknown or unspecified numbers.
Block calls from unknown numbers switch turned on in Block numbers settings.
5 To block a specific number, tap the Add phone number field, enter the number, then tap the Add icon to add it to your blocked list.
Add phone number field and Add icon in Block numbers settings on a Samsung Galaxy phone.
6 Alternatively, tap Recents, Messages, or Contacts to select a number to block.
Recents and Contacts options shown under Add phone number in Block numbers settings on a Samsung Galaxy phone.

You can turn on spam protection to help filter suspected spam calls.

1 Open the Phone app from the Home screen on your Galaxy phone.
2 Tap the More options icon (three vertical dots) in the top right corner of the screen, then tap Settings.
3 Turn on the switch next to “Caller ID and spam protection” to enable the feature.
Caller ID and spam protection switch turned on in Call settings on a Samsung Galaxy phone.
4 Review the terms of service and privacy policy, then tap Agree.
Agree button highlighted on the Caller ID and spam protection screen.
5 Tap Caller ID and spam protection to view additional options.
6 Turn on the switch next to “Block spam and scam calls”, then choose your preferred option:
Block spam and scam calls options shown with the switch turned on on a Samsung Galaxy phone.
  • Block all spam and scam calls: Block all identified spam and scam calls.
  • Only block high-risk scam calls: Block only calls identified as high risk, allowing other spam calls to come through.
7 When your phone rings, tap Block number or Report number at the bottom of the screen during or after the call, then choose one of the following options:
  • To block a number, tap Block number to add it to your blocked call list.
  • To report a fraudulent call, tap Report number, select a category, and add a comment if needed. Tap Report when finished.

Note: Available features may vary depending on your wireless provider and software version.

Wi-Fi calling lets you make and receive calls over a Wi-Fi network when cellular coverage is weak or unavailable. It can improve call quality, making it easier to hear the other person and be heard.

1 Open the Phone app from the Home screen on your Galaxy phone.
2 Tap the More options icon (three vertical dots) in the top right corner of the screen, then tap Settings.
3 Scroll through the options and tap Wi-Fi calling.
Wi-Fi calling option highlighted in Call settings on a Samsung Galaxy phone.
4 Turn on the switch at the top of the screen.
Wi-Fi calling switch turned on at the top of the Wi-Fi calling screen.

Note: We recommend setting your Roaming network preferences and updating your Emergency address to ensure Wi-Fi calling works properly.

  • During a call, press the Volume buttons on the side of your phone to adjust the call volume. If you have trouble hearing the other person, increasing the call volume may help.
Volume slider shown during an active call on a Samsung Galaxy phone.
  • If the call volume is still too low during a conversation, you can tap Speaker to switch the audio to the loudspeaker. This can make it easier to hear the other person, especially in quiet environments.
Speaker option highlighted during an active call on a Samsung Galaxy phone.

Note:

  • Network conditions: Call quality can vary depending on your cellular signal strength or network congestion.
  • Environment: Background noise or a noisy location can make it harder to hear the other person during a call.
  • Carrier limitations: Call clarity may depend on your wireless provider and local network coverage.
  • Device position: Holding the phone away from your ear or covering the speaker may reduce the sound level.

Follow these steps to customize sound and vibration settings on your Galaxy phone:

1 Open the Settings menu, then scroll through the options and tap Sound and vibration.
2 At the top of the menu, choose one of the following sound modes:
Sound, Vibrate, and Mute options shown at the top of the Sounds and vibration settings screen on a Samsung Galaxy phone.
  • Sound: Enables sound and vibration for calls and notifications.
  • Vibrate: Enables vibration only for calls and notifications.
  • Mute: Disables sound and vibration, keeping the phone silent for calls and notifications.
3 Below these options, additional settings are available to further customize your call experience:
  • Tap Vibrate while ringing to turn vibration on or off for incoming calls when your phone is in Sound mode.
  • Tap Ringtone to adjust the ringtone volume and choose a sound for incoming calls.
  • Tap Call vibration to adjust vibration intensity and select a vibration pattern.

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