How to Use the Mr. Number App

Co-authored by Travis Boylls

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Mr. Number is a mobile application that can block calls and text messages, provide "reverse look-up" and caller ID. This wikiHow teaches you how to use Mr. Number.

Part 1

Part 1 of 3:

Using Mr. Number

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Download and install the application. Mr. Number is available from the Google Play Store on Android phones, and The App Store on iPhone. Use the following steps to download and install Mr. Number:
- Open the Google Play Store on Android or App Store on iPhone.
- Tap the Search tab (iPhone only).
- Type Mr. Number in the Search bar.
- Tap Mr. Number.
- Tap Install or GET.
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Open Mr. Number. Mr. Number has a blue icon with arches that form an "M" and an "N". Tap the icon on your home screen or apps menu to open Mr. Number.

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Tap Get Started. It's the blue button in the center of the page.
- Make sure the checkbox next to "I've read and agree to Mr. Number's Terms of Service and Data policy" is checked.
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Subscribe to Mr. Number. Mr. Number requires a subscription fee of $2.99 per month, or $14.99 per year. A free 7-day trial is available. Tap Monthly or Yearly to pick a subscription plan. Then tap Subscribe.
- You may need to enter your password, FaceID, or TouchID/fingerprint to purchase a subscription.
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Allow Mr. Phone to access your phone features. When you first start Mr. Phone, it will ask you to allow it to have access to your phone, contacts, text messages, etc. Tap Allow on all options it asks you to allow access to.
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Tap the Calls tab. It's the first tab at the bottom of the screen that has an icon that resembles a clock. This tab displays a list of all your recent calls. You can tap a number to call the number.
- A "green thumbs-up" signifies an accepted/exception number or if you have disabled blocking during that time.
- A "red thumbs-down" classifies calls that you have blocked and the block reason from the blacklist.
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Tap the Keypad tab. It's the icon that has 10 buttons resembling a phone dial pad. This displays the keypad.
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Dial a number. Use the keys on the keypad to dial a phone number you want to call or look up.
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Tap Lookup. This appears below the phone number when you finish dialing it. Tap this button to look up the phone number you dialed and receive information about the phone number.
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Tap
. It's the blue button at the bottom of the screen that resembles a phone receiver. This calls the phone number you dialed.
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Tap the Premium tab. It's the tab that has an icon that resembles a star. This displays a list of the premium features you have activated.

Part 2

Part 2 of 3:

Blocking Calls

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Tap the Block List tab. This is the second tab at the bottom of the screen. It has an icon that resembles a circle with a line through it. This is where you can block numbers and place exceptions.
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Tap
. It's the icon that resembles a circle with a plus sign (+). This allows you to add a new blocked number.
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Tap a method to block a number. Methods include the following:
- Choose from contacts
- Enter a number
- All numbers beginning with...
- Recent calls or text.
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Enter or select a number to block. If you are selecting a number from your contacts, or recent calls, tap the number you want to block. If you want to enter a number, enter the number.
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Tap Block. This blocks your call the number you selected. The recipient will not be able to contact you.

Part 3

Part 3 of 3:

Configuring Mr. Number in Settings

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Tap the Settings tab. It's the tab that has an icon that resembles a gear. This allows you to access the Settings menu.
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Tap Call Settings. It's the first option at the top of the Settings menu.
- Alternatively, you can tap Help & Support for further instructions about how to use the app.
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Tap the toggle switch
next to "Contacts Only" (optional). This blocks all calls except those that are on your contacts list.
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Tap Scam and fraud calls. This option allows you to decide what to do with suspect scam and fraud calls. Tap one of the following options:
- Block (send to voice mail): This automatically blocks all suspected spam and fraud calls, but allows them to leave you a message.
- Show warning: This option displays a warning on suspected spam and fraud calls.
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Tap Nuisance calls. This option allows you to decide what to do with suspect nuisance calls. Tap one of the following options:
- Block (send to voice mail):. This automatically blocks all suspected nuisance calls, but allows them to leave you a message.
- Show warning: This option displays a warning on suspected nuisance calls.
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Tap Calls from private numbers. This option allows you to decide what to do with calls from private numbers that don't display caller ID. Tap one of the following options:
- Block (send to voice mail):. This automatically blocks all calls from private numbers, but allows them to leave you a message.
- Show warning: This option displays a warning on calls from private numbers.
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Tap Calls from saved contacts. This allows you to decide how caller ID handles your calls from your contacts list. You can select one of the following options:
- Show Caller ID: This shows your contact's caller ID information.
- Do Nothing: This option does not show caller ID information for your contacts.
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Tap All other incoming calls. This allows you to decide how caller ID handles all other incoming calls not in your contacts list. You can select one of the following options:
- Show Caller ID: This shows your the caller's caller ID information.
- Do Nothing: This option does not show caller ID information for your incoming calls.
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Tap Delete all call history. This option allows you to delete your call history.

Community Q&A

Question

Will the person that I blocked calls or texts from know that he is blocked?

Community Answer

No, he won't know he is blocked. If that person tries to text or call you, then he won't be able to, and could assume he has been blocked.
Question

What does it mean to get caller ID?

Community Answer

A caller ID is simply someone who is calling your identity. Sometimes, someone has an anonymous identity, so they can hide it.
Question

If a caller has been blocked, what do they hear when trying to call the number that blocked them?

Community Answer

They hear an automated voice say something like: "The person you are trying to reach is currently unavailable. Please press 1 to send a message."