This hidden Samsung Galaxy S26 feature will filter out scammers and other nuisance calls — here how you switch it on

1. Open Call Settings

The first step is to head into the Settings menu, then head to Apps > Samsung Apps > Call settings. Alternatively, you can access the Call Settings by launching the phone dialer and then clicking on the three dots in the top right corner to enter the settings.

2. Turn on Call Screening

From there, you need to tap the Call Screening option, then toggle the feature ON at the top of the page. You'll be asked to select a language, and then Download that language if you choose anything other than U.S. English.

This will give you the option to choose whether to screen calls from unknown numbers as and when they happen. However, there is an auto-screen option that can handle this for you.

2a. How to manually screen calls

If you choose not to automatically screen your calls, you will need to initiate the process manually. For this to happen, you'll need to wait for a phone call, then tap the Call Assist button, followed by Call screening and Galaxy AI will get to work.

3. Turn on Auto Screen calls

Galaxy AI can automatically screen calls from unknown numbers, but you'll need to toggle on the Auto Screen feature first. You'll then be asked to confirm you want to turn on Caller ID and spam protection as well. We recommend you choose the Turn On option.

3a. Turn on Caller ID and spam protection

Make sure to hit the toggle to turn on Caller ID and spam protection, then Agree to the terms of service and privacy policy. Following that Toggle on the Block spam and scam calls option, and choose whether you want to block them all or only the most high-risk scam calls.

4. Configure your Auto screen calls settings

Finally, you'll need to tell Auto Screen calls which calls you want to screen. The options are Suspected spam and scams or a blanket screening on all Unknown callers. It's up to you to decide the right option for your needs.