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Call blocking

I am looking to block contacts and add some sort of blacklist program. I have downloaded a number of apps off the market place. But, unlike my old samsung phone which done this like a charm.
When the blocked person calls the phone will ring once and the blocked person phone will 'bring' once. Is there an app that will go straight to answerphone no rings and no brings, like my samsung did.

If you just want the person calling to go straight to answer phone then you can set a hero up to do this without any additional programmes?

crash_194 said:
If you just want the person calling to go straight to answer phone then you can set a hero up to do this without any additional programmes?
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mind telling us how exactly?
afaik the app "aFirewall" does exactly this.

I know if I edit my contact there is an option at the bottom, that allows calls from that contact be sent straight to voicemail.

Try Gblocker

tbaker077 said:
I know if I edit my contact there is an option at the bottom, that allows calls from that contact be sent straight to voicemail.
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wow, you are correct! nice feature, never noticed it. probably not as comfortable as a designated app for this, but at least it is a built-in feature

Callblocker does this.... but you need root.
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-ap-callblocker-zwpz.aspx
Comments say it doesn't work on Hero but it does on mine. The people who complained probably didn't root their phones.

Hi,
i have tried both gblocker and afirewall and they all ring once then block the call. Even the in built feature.

Search "SPC" on Market. I'm using it.
SPC - Super Private Conversations

App to unblock blocked numbers?

I've been getting a lot of calls lately from blocked numbers of people messing around. I know there are services out there, but is much rather pay for an app. Does anyone know of a good one on the market?
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

AFAIK, there isn't an app to do this. I was under the impression that when a private call comes in only the switch knows it's origin.

Is there an app to send block calls and even unknown numbers (people not on your contacts list) directly to voice mail?
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

I think Call Blocker or call blocker lite has the option to pickup then hang up instantly or send to voicemail. Check it out

Call me paranoid but I'm a bit distrustful of any app asking for call phone and full internet permission. Thanks for the suggestion though!

Lol i completely forgot If you're running DarchDroid i know you can goto Settings > Call Settings > scroll to the bottom > Blacklist
Edit: but its only for numbers you enter yourself tho, forgot about that aspect of what you were looking for :L

How to Block A Number and Text?

How can I block a phone number and text messages? I tried Sprints website and sad to say it doesnt look like it is working.
Any other ideas?

hmm. It worked for me when I had to do that once (from the sprint website)
Did you include the area code with the number? (and leave off the beginning 1?)
I am sure there is a messaging app or something that can do that, but you would most likely still incur usage on you bill (but you probably have unlimited msg... )

Where can I find it on the website again?

if you truley want to block someone just call sprintit takes five mins to do and trust me it def works...lol

Oh awesome, thanks Unsane. I'll do that.

CallFilter in the market will block calls for free and calls and tetxs in the pro version
also if you send a text to 9999 "block 10digit #" that will block texts

I know cyanogen mod has a option to blacklist numbers. Calls will go straight to voicemail. You could try going to your people app and selecting the number you want it to go straight to voicemail (asuming you have the number saved in your contacts) selecting the contact and at the botton youll see the option to send the number straight to voicemail. Not sure if this works for texts.

Sms guard is free in the market
Great app, puts all incoming texts into a folder within the sms guard app, never rings or pops up at all. Set it and forget it

u know sprint cant block people from calling u. U have to use an app or use the blacklist in the people that most of the roms have even the stock

big thanks for the "straight to voicemail" tip, WOW, love this.

asj2583 said:
I know cyanogen mod has a option to blacklist numbers. Calls will go straight to voicemail. You could try going to your people app and selecting the number you want it to go straight to voicemail
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That's an option in the stock roms as well. Just a feature Cyanogen carried over.

hellcatt said:
CallFilter in the market will block calls for free and calls and tetxs in the pro version
also if you send a text to 9999 "block 10digit #" that will block texts
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stevako said:
Great app, puts all incoming texts into a folder within the sms guard app, never rings or pops up at all. Set it and forget it
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yea but why bother with an app that takes space then uses a folder that takes space that you wont ever even use?

Vote for callfilter from me. Having unlimited minutes I have it set to pick up/hang up and I never know the person even called unless I go into my call logs which I rarely do.

[Q] Call blocking

I really miss the callblocking from cyanogen damn creditors trying to call me all hours of the day. Is there a way to get that up and running with temp root?

i, too, would love to have this back.

Likewise, blacklist was awesome
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

schwiz said:
I really miss the callblocking from cyanogen damn creditors trying to call me all hours of the day. Is there a way to get that up and running with temp root?
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I think you can add them as a contact and have it send that number directly to voicemail.
Youmail works good for this as well.

You can use an app in the market called Call Block. You can set a blacklist and have the phone either hang up on them or send it to voicemail. Works on texting as well for those pesky exes ;-) haha

sixcoronas said:
I think you can add them as a contact and have it send that number directly to voicemail.
Youmail works good for this as well.
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lol don't want them leaving me messages either

hiko36 said:
You can use an app in the market called Call Block. You can set a blacklist and have the phone either hang up on them or send it to voicemail. Works on texting as well for those pesky exes ;-) haha
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^^^ This. It's an app called Mr. Number Call Block (at least, the one I use is). It's free, and works great. Has an automatic blacklist for suspected spammers, too, like telemarketers and such. Worth a shot.

Just got it and right after install it block a call from someone that I didnt even put on the list.. it just knew.. awesome!!

HELP - Block private/unknown calls

Hi,
is there a way to Block private/unknown calls on stock rom?? Tryed bunch of apps and not working..
any help?
thanks

Truecaller works pretty well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.truecaller&hl=en_US
Also Calls Blacklist - Call Blocker works well too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vladlee.easyblacklist&hl=en_US
Both give you the option to automatically block private/unknown numbers. They also give you the option to block a number series (ex. Block numbers that start with 1877)

@ ogkillergreen,
i have tryed truecaller and calls blacklist but they aren't working prorperly..
TRuecaller never blocked a private call... the call blacklist blocks on the begining but then stops to block..
any ideas or solution?
thanks

ogkillergreen said:
Truecaller works pretty well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.truecaller&hl=en_US
Also Calls Blacklist - Call Blocker works well too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vladlee.easyblacklist&hl=en_US
Both give you the option to automatically block private/unknown numbers. They also give you the option to block a number series (ex. Block numbers that start with 1877)
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None works with my phone.. another help? call blacklist blocked 2 or 3 unknown calls, no more.. then phone rings.. now rings always.. truecaller the same......

did you actually go through all the settings in true caller? Works perfectly here for a long itme..

I use Hiya, works very well

wase4711 said:
did you actually go through all the settings in true caller? Works perfectly here for a long itme..
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Did i go through all the settings? what do you mean by that? i choose to block unknown/private calls and it didn't block none..
any idea?
thanks

Typically (at least for the "calls blacklist" app) the app asks if you want to set up the app as your "default phone" app. If you choose not to do this, then it will not "intercept" any call blocking you have configured. Check to see in your apps, which is the default "phone". If its still your actual "phone" app, then these apps will not be able to block anything.

I actually use Hiya, costs $2.99/month for Android users. (Works on iOS as well). It can do a ton of stuff you are looking for.

garfield1022 said:
Typically (at least for the "calls blacklist" app) the app asks if you want to set up the app as your "default phone" app. If you choose not to do this, then it will not "intercept" any call blocking you have configured. Check to see in your apps, which is the default "phone". If its still your actual "phone" app, then these apps will not be able to block anything.
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I have set up the app as default phone.. i did it.. but it didn't block them.. dont know what to do..

Have you tried youmail? There's a free plan & has worked for me for over 15 years

nelsonscp said:
I have set up the app as default phone.. i did it.. but it didn't block them.. dont know what to do..
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In the app i'm using, it initially didn't block either.... coz i missed a few steps (I'm using the app i mentioned in my earlier post, "calls blacklist"). I loaded the app, and turned on the "calls" (I didn't enable sms). Then, i figured out, i had to hit that little "down arrow" on the right, and actually select "private" and "unknown" numbers. Mine has been blocking ever since.

I block unwanted numbers in the dialer itself,,, I have google dialer installed and don't know if OOS dialer has the same options as the google dialer.
This is what i do ,,,,,, Go to dialer settings in settings you see blocked numbers and caller id and spam.
In blocked numbers you can block the spamcaller.
in Caller Id and spam suspected spamcalls.