Smart call

Smart Call

Smart Call can easily report or
block spam calls.

A man holding a Galaxy S10 Prism Black in his left hand and blocking an incoming suspected spam call during a meeting. A man holding a Galaxy S10 Prism Black in his left hand and blocking an incoming suspected spam call during a meeting.

No more staring at your phone debating whether to pick up or not. Report or block spam calls with ease.
And search for the phone numbers of local businesses straight from your Galaxy's native phone app.
Caller ID and spam protection

Deal with spam the easy way

The Smart Call function lets you know who's calling even when the number isn't on your contact list.
When it's spam, you can easily block the call, and then take action by reporting it.

Caller Id

A smartphone screen showing an incoming call from SAMSUNG. The screen image is displayed in blue based on the caller’s photo. A smartphone screen showing an incoming call from SAMSUNG. The screen image is displayed in blue based on the caller’s photo.

Not suspected to be spam

A smartphone screen showing that the incoming call is not spam. The screen image is displayed in green. A smartphone screen showing that the incoming call is not spam. The screen image is displayed in green.

Suspected to be spam

A smartphone screen showing the incoming call is suspected spam. The screen image is displayed in orange. A smartphone screen showing the incoming call is suspected spam. The screen image is displayed in orange.

Potential fraud

A smartphone screen showing the incoming call is either a scam or fraud. The screen image is displayed in orange. A smartphone screen showing the incoming call is either a scam or fraud. The screen image is displayed in orange.

Take action against spam

Before or after you respond to a spam call, you can choose to block or report the number so you won't be harassed twice.

A screenshot showing a scam or fraud call has just ended, including icons for six available options (Block, Report, Add to contacts, Call, Message, Video call).
A screenshot showing an incoming scam or fraud call and options that the user can select to block or report the number.
A screenshot showing the number registered as a scam or fraud and a list of recent calls from that number.
Tap either 'Block' or 'Report', depending on what you want to do
A screenshot showing the menu where the user can select a call type and enter a caller name and comment for a blocked spam number.
To report spam numbers, select the type of spam, write a comment, and tap the 'Report' button.

Search locally

No need to open an Internet browser. Search for local businesses directly from the phone app, using the Places tab.
Call them up or save the number to your contacts.

Places main

The Phone app's Places page, showing My location set to Seattle, a banner image of Seattle steak house, categories, and popular places. The Phone app's Places page, showing My location set to Seattle, a banner image of Seattle steak house, categories, and popular places.

Categories

The Phone app's Categories page, showing My location set to Seattle, and a list of categories including: Active Life, Art & Entertainment, Automotive, Beauty/Spas, Bicycles, Education, Event Planning & Services, Financial Services, Food, Health. The Phone app's Categories page, showing My location set to Seattle, and a list of categories including: Active Life, Art & Entertainment, Automotive, Beauty/Spas, Bicycles, Education, Event Planning & Services, Financial Services, Food, Health.

Local businesses

The local businesses page with the Food category selected. My location is set to Seattle and the price filter is set to “$$”. A restaurant list is displayed with names, ratings, distances, types, and services offered. The local businesses page with the Food category selected. My location is set to Seattle and the price filter is set to “$$”. A restaurant list is displayed with names, ratings, distances, types, and services offered.

Detailed information

The detailed information for a selected restaurant named 'Piroshky Piroshky‘. Showing a thumbnail image, phone number, rating, and address. The detailed information for a selected restaurant named 'Piroshky Piroshky‘. Showing a thumbnail image, phone number, rating, and address.

Business call

A screenshot showing an incoming call from the 'Piroshky Piroshky' restaurant. The background colour depends on the caller’s photo. A screenshot showing an incoming call from the 'Piroshky Piroshky' restaurant. The background colour depends on the caller’s photo.

How to Activate

  • Caller ID and spam protection

    METHOD 1

    Go to 'Caller ID and spam protection' in Call Settings.

    METHOD 1

    Go to 'Caller ID and spam protection' in Call Settings.

    A smartphone screen where the user can select 'Caller ID and spam protection' from 'Call settings', and then set 'Caller ID and spam protection' to On.
    METHOD 2

    Swipe down on the home screen and tap 'Caller ID and spam protection' in Notifications.

    A smartphone screen showing the 'Caller ID and spam protection' banner in notifications on the home screen.

  • Places

    METHOD 1

    Go to 'Search for places nearby' under 'Other call settings' in Call Settings.

    METHOD 1

    Go to 'Search for places nearby' under 'Other call settings' in Call Settings.

    A smartphone screen showing where the user can select 'Search for places nearby' in the 'Other call settings' menu under 'Call settings', and then set 'Search for places nearby' to On.
    METHOD 2

    Go to the 'Places' tab in the Phone app and tap the ‘Start’ button.

    A smartphone screen showing Places in the Phone app, with the title ‘A faster way to explore’ and the Start button displayed.
    METHOD 3

    Tap the 'Start exploring' button on a tips card in the Phone app.

    A smartphone screen showing a tips card that includes a title (‘A faster way to explore’), description (‘Find places nearby without a browser or map, and call them right away’), and the ‘Start exploring’ button.
    METHOD 1-1

    Go to 'Search for places nearby' under 'Other call settings' in Call Settings.

    A smartphone screen showing where the user can select 'Search for places nearby' in the 'Other call settings' menu under 'Call settings'.
    METHOD 1-2

    Go to 'Search for places nearby' under 'Other call settings' in Call Settings.

    A smartphone screen showing 'Search for places nearby' set to On.
    METHOD 2

    Go to the 'Places' tab in the Phone app and tap the ‘Start’ button.

    A smartphone screen showing Places in the Phone app, with the title ‘A faster way to explore’ and the Start button displayed.
    METHOD 3

    Tap the 'Start exploring' button on a tips card in the Phone app.

    A smartphone screen showing a tips card that includes a title (‘A faster way to explore’), description (‘Find places nearby without a browser or map, and call them right away’), and the ‘Start exploring’ button.
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  • * The features are provided by Hiya. (www.hiya.com)

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  • * Device and screen images simulated for illustrative purposes.