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Tired of spam calls? Activate these hidden settings on Android and let your phone handle them
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Tired of spam calls? Activate these hidden settings on Android and let your phone handle them

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 10:00

Spam calls are a recurring problem for many mobile phone users. When the phone rings, the person is interrupted from what they are doing and, when answering, they often find themselves dealing with unknown numbers that result in unwanted commercial calls or, in worse cases, fraud attempts.

The article addresses the frustration caused by these interruptions and presents a solution for Android users. Hidden settings in the operating system are mentioned that allow the phone to automatically manage these unwanted calls, without the need for manual intervention from the user.

The main objective of these settings is to automate the process of blocking or filtering suspicious calls, allowing the device to identify and handle these situations without bothering the user. These functionalities, although less known, are available in the Android system and can be activated to significantly reduce the number of spam calls received.

Why this matters

Readers who use Android phones in Portugal can directly benefit from these settings to significantly reduce the spam calls they receive on a daily basis. The configuration is especially relevant given the increase in telephone fraud attempts, allowing users to protect themselves without needing to install third-party applications. The article responds to a common frustration and offers a practical and immediate solution to a problem that affects millions of users in Portugal.

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