How to use call barring on a Samsung phone

How to Enable Call Barring on My Samsung Galaxy Phone?

Discover how to activate and customize call barring on your Samsung Galaxy device to block incoming and outgoing calls. Learn about SIM-specific settings, password requirements, and troubleshooting tips.

Call barring on your Samsung Galaxy phone lets you block specific types of calls—either incoming or outgoing—based on your needs. This feature is especially useful when traveling internationally or managing dual SIM setups to prevent unwanted calls on your work or personal number. Follow these steps to enable and configure call barring on your device.

1. How to Activate Call Barring on Your Samsung Galaxy Device

1. Open the Phone app on your Samsung Galaxy device.
2. Tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to Supplementary services or Call settings (the exact label may vary depending on your device and Android version).
4. Select Call barring or Call barring settings.
5. Choose the type of call barring you want to enable:

- All incoming calls: Blocks all incoming calls.

- All outgoing calls: Prevents all outgoing calls.

- Incoming calls when roaming: Blocks incoming calls while traveling abroad.

- Outgoing calls to premium numbers: Restricts calls to high-cost numbers.

6. Enter the required password when prompted. If you don't know the password, try 0000. If this doesn't work, contact your service provider for assistance.
7. Toggle the switch to enable the selected call barring option.

2. Additional Things to Check

- Ensure your device supports call barring. Some carriers may not offer this feature.

- If you have a dual SIM device, select the correct SIM card (SIM1 or SIM2) before configuring call barring settings.

- Verify that your network connection is stable when enabling call barring to avoid interruptions.

3. Supported Samsung Galaxy Devices

Call barring is available on most Samsung Galaxy devices running Android OS 9.0 (Pie) or later, including:

- Galaxy S24, S25, S26 series

- Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip series

- Galaxy A series (A15, A25, etc.)

- Galaxy Note series (Note9 and newer)

4. Why Call Barring Might Not Work

- Your carrier does not support call barring services.

- The incorrect SIM card is selected in the settings.

- The password entered during activation is incorrect.

- Network connectivity issues are preventing the settings from applying.

5. Related Samsung Support Topics

→ How to manage dual SIM settings on Samsung Galaxy devices

→ Troubleshooting network connectivity issues on Samsung phones

→ How to reset network settings on Samsung Galaxy devices