Smart devices have revolutionized our communication landscape, adding a plethora of features designed to enhance our lives. One such feature, call screening, has emerged as a convenient way to filter incoming calls. While this can be a valuable tool, there may be times when you desire a more direct approach to your calls.
If you find yourself longing to bypass the watchful eyes of call screening on your Google Pixel device, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process step by step. By following these simple instructions, you can regain full control over your incoming calls and eliminate the potential interruptions posed by this feature.
Access Phone App Settings
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Before you can modify the settings for your phone’s call handling features, you must first access the phone app’s settings menu. This menu provides a comprehensive list of options that allow you to customize various aspects of your phone’s calling capabilities, including call screening and other advanced settings.
Select Call Screening Options
You can customize call screening to meet your needs. Here are some options you can select:
Option | Description |
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Screen All Calls | Have your device screen all incoming calls, including those from unknown numbers. |
Screen Only Unknown Numbers | Only have your device screen calls from numbers not in your contacts. |
Never Screen Calls | Disable call screening completely. |
Custom Screening | Set up specific rules to determine which calls to screen. |
Turn Off Automatic Call Screening
Automatic call screening can be a useful feature, but it may not be necessary for all users. If you find that this feature is blocking wanted calls, you can turn it off with just a few simple steps.
Steps:
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap on Phone.
- Scroll down and tap on Call Screening.
- Toggle the Automatic Call Screening switch to the off position.
Once you have completed these steps, automatic call screening will be disabled on your device. You can still manually screen calls by tapping on the Screen Call button when you receive a call.
Disable Suspected Spam & Fraud Filter
Suspected spam & fraud filter is a useful feature that helps protect you from unwanted calls. However, if you’re finding that legitimate calls are being blocked, you can disable this filter.
To disable the suspected spam & fraud filter:
Step | Actions |
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1 | Open the Phone app. |
2 | Tap the More button (three dots) at the top right of the screen. |
3 | Select Settings. |
4 | Tap Spam & Call Screen. |
5 | Toggle the Suspected spam & fraud switch to the off position. |
Once the suspected spam & fraud filter is disabled, you will continue to receive calls from unknown numbers, but the app will no longer block them as suspected spam. You can re-enable the filter at any time by following the same steps and toggling the switch back to the on position.
Confirm Call Screening Deactivation
After you have taken the necessary steps to de-activate call filtering, it is essential to verify that the changes have been successfully implemented. This section provides a comprehensive guide to help you confirm that call filtering has been successfully disabled on your device.
Verify Call Screening Deactivated
Once you’ve followed the steps to turn off the call blocking feature, it’s essential to verify if it’s deactivated successfully. This step ensures that your device is no longer filtering potentially unwanted calls.
Q&A:
What is Call Screening and how does it work?
Call Screening is a feature on Google Pixel devices that uses Google Assistant to screen incoming calls. When you receive a call, Google Assistant will answer the call and ask the caller to state their name and reason for calling. You can then choose to answer the call, send the caller to voicemail, or block the caller.
Why would I want to disable Call Screening?
There are a few reasons why you might want to disable Call Screening. For example, you may not want to use Google Assistant to screen your calls, or you may find that Call Screening is blocking calls that you want to receive. Additionally, Call Screening may not be available in all languages or countries.