How to Mute Calls From Specific Contacts on iPhone and Android
Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you want to silence calls from a particular person on your iPhone or Android device? While the “Do Not Disturb” mode is a great way to silence all calls, it doesn't offer the option to mute individual contacts. Blocking the caller might seem like a harsh step. So, what's the alternative? Luckily, there's a simple solution: assigning a silent ringtone to specific contacts. This allows you to mute calls from those contacts without them knowing. Let's see how you can do this on both Android and iPhone.
Muting a Contact on Android
Android doesn't have a built-in feature to mute calls from specific contacts. However, you can easily download a silent ringtone from the internet and assign it to the contact you want to mute. Here's how:
- Download a silent ringtone for Android from websites like Mobcup.net or Zedge.net.
- Open the Contacts app and find the contact you want to mute.
- Tap on the three-dot icon and select “Set ringtone.”
- Go to “My sounds” and press the Add (+) button. Then, choose the Silent ringtone you downloaded earlier from the Downloads folder. Save the changes.
Now, whenever that person calls you, your phone will ring silently. You won't be disturbed by their calls, but they won't know that you have muted them.
Muting a Contact on Samsung
If you have a Samsung Galaxy phone, follow these steps to mute a specific contact:
- Open the contact and tap on “Edit” (or “Edit contact”).
- Look for “Ringtones” under “View more.”
- Tap on the add (+) button to open the explorer.
- Select the Silent ringtone from the Downloads folder.
By assigning the silent ringtone to the contact, your phone will play the silent ringtone instead of the default tone when they call you. This method doesn't block the calls or send them directly to voicemail.
Silencing a Contact on iPhone
Unlike Android, iPhone doesn't offer a native silent ringtone or the ability to use no ringtone for a contact. However, you can download a paid silent ringtone from the App Store or create your own using the GarageBand app. Here's how:
- Download and install the GarageBand app from the App Store.
- Create a silent ringtone using one of the two methods: recording a silent ringtone or downloading one.
- After creating the silent ringtone, assign it to the contact in the Contacts app. Open the contact, tap on “Edit,” and select the silent ringtone under “Ringtone.”
Now, when that person calls you, your iPhone will play the silent ringtone instead of the default tone. This way, you can mute their calls without them knowing.
Silencing Messages
It's important to note that the methods mentioned above only mute calls, not messages. If you also want to silence messages from specific contacts, you can do so in the Messages app. For example, on Samsung Galaxy phones, you can change the message tone for a specific contact. Simply go to the Messages app, open the contact, and customize the message tone settings.
In conclusion, muting calls from specific contacts on your iPhone or Android device is possible with the help of silent ringtones. By following the steps outlined above, you can enjoy a peaceful and undisturbed experience without blocking or offending anyone.

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