---
title: "How to set up Hiya Spam Blocker for Android"
description: "Step-by-step guide to install and configure the Hiya Spam Blocker app for Android"
url: https://spamblocker-support.hiya.com/en/articles/1-how-to-set-up-hiya-spam-blocker-for-android
collection: "Getting Started"
updated: 2026-11-06
language: en
---

# How to set up Hiya Spam Blocker for Android

Step-by-step guide to install and configure the Hiya Spam Blocker app for Android

## Install Hiya Spam Blocker

1.  Go to the **"Hiya: Spam Blocker"** page in the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.webascender.callerid) and tap **Install**
    
2.  Open the app follow the on-screen instructions
    

## Set Hiya as your default phone app

To block and identify calls, Hiya Spam Blocker needs to be your default phone app:

1.  When prompted, tap **Set Default Phone App** (or go to **Settings → Apps → Default apps → Phone app → Hiya**)
    
2.  To show Caller ID over other screens, allow **"Draw over other apps"** when prompted
    

## Set up blocking

1.  Tap the **Blocking** tab at the bottom
    
2.  Tap **Block List** and use the **+** button to add numbers
    
3.  Turn on **automatic spam & nuisance blocking** (Premium): open the **Premium** tab and enable **Spam Blocking**
    

_On older versions of the app, blocking options can be found via_ **_Settings → Call Settings_**_._

## Allow your contacts

Go to **Settings → Call Settings** and make sure **"Calls from saved contacts"** is set to **Do nothing** so your contacts always ring through.

**_Note:_** _Hiya only uses your phone's contact list to appropriately handle calls. We do not use or share contact information for any other purpose._

June 4, 2026 - Android 14.x, 15.x