Hi I've been getting a lot of annoying calls from places I don't even live close to and would like to block all incoming for text and calls if possible? Thank u!!
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AngelRyu said:
Hi I've been getting a lot of annoying calls from places I don't even live close to and would like to block all incoming for text and calls if possible? Thank u!!
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You and I both. Several times a day I get spam calls, reject them and it would go to voicemail. It got so bad I actually changed my number last week. Still get calls but not as often each day.
Calls Blacklist from the PLay Store is what you need
I came across a app called afirewall blocker and seems to be the best.
It only allows calls and text from contacts and blocks everyone else.
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Picked up an IO phone, and since we cannot activate the Evo on our Sprint lines yet, I am starting to use my google number for my main number. Figure good time to switch.
Dialing in and out is fine so far. I like that I can control who rings through to what phone etc.
I am not sure I am a fan of how it handles text. Seems like all SMS go into gvoice, AND into handcent, but handcent comes from some 406 number.
Anyone find a way to work around this? Of a way to make texting work more like it does if they text your phone?
Disable Google Voice (on the website) from texting the #, and just use the Google Voice app for SMS w/ the GVoice #.
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Just recently came up with a somewhat unexpected use for Google Voice: I programmed Google voice number into building's intercom system. Now when somebody tries to get into the building and dials my apartment, all my phones ring. Especially convenient, if you need to talk to UPS guy when you're at work.
Yeah, go to the website and disable SMS to your cell phone and just use the google voice application for texts.
sergey.povzner said:
[off topic, but still maybe useful]
Just recently came up with a somewhat unexpected use for Google Voice: I programmed Google voice number into building's intercom system. Now when somebody tries to get into the building and dials my apartment, all my phones ring. Especially convenient, if you need to talk to UPS guy when you at work.
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Cool!
I do something similar at work.
I have my GV calls forwarded to my office desk number and my cell phone at the same time. This way I have the option to answer using my desk number or my cell phone.
Bah, this does not seem like a good solution.
Handcent, Chomp, etc, have a great popup that I really like. Going through google voice app all the time isn't as handy.
I was also a little surprised that I am not able to send or receive mms at all through google voice. So any pictures / links have to be sent directly to my phone.
sergey.povzner said:
[off topic, but still maybe useful]
Just recently came up with a somewhat unexpected use for Google Voice: I programmed Google voice number into building's intercom system. Now when somebody tries to get into the building and dials my apartment, all my phones ring. Especially convenient, if you need to talk to UPS guy when you're at work.
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I've been doing this for years. Never occurred to me to tell anyone else about it. Thanks.
sergey.povzner said:
[off topic, but still maybe useful]
Just recently came up with a somewhat unexpected use for Google Voice: I programmed Google voice number into building's intercom system. Now when somebody tries to get into the building and dials my apartment, all my phones ring. Especially convenient, if you need to talk to UPS guy when you're at work.
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Also very handy if you have roomates.
I use both Handcent and the Google Voice app. I add the 406 number to the contact then I know who I am messaging, and if I delete the message I can still message them from Handcent. I emailed the email for the Google Voice app to see if they would be able to add a quick reply somehow within the app. We shall see how that goes.....
fireboy6275 said:
I use both Handcent and the Google Voice app. I add the 406 number to the contact then I know who I am messaging, and if I delete the message I can still message them from Handcent. I emailed the email for the Google Voice app to see if they would be able to add a quick reply somehow within the app. We shall see how that goes.....
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This won't always work as the number changes depending on when the message is sent.
As for setting it up to not send SMS to my phone, I tried that and it didn't work. You have one of two options if you're in my situation. Tell the GV app to not notify you of anything, essentially making it useless. Or have Handcent block the number that GV sends you texts from. You have to block a new one whenever it shows a new number but it works decently that way. I'm just stuck with getting two messages until friday lol
I am with you. The whole txt message thing is why I'll probably never use google voice for much else besides maybe a call forward.
chuckhriczko said:
This won't always work as the number changes depending on when the message is sent.
As for setting it up to not send SMS to my phone, I tried that and it didn't work. You have one of two options if you're in my situation. Tell the GV app to not notify you of anything, essentially making it useless. Or have Handcent block the number that GV sends you texts from. You have to block a new one whenever it shows a new number but it works decently that way. I'm just stuck with getting two messages until friday lol
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You either have to choose - use the GV app or use Handcent or whatever other SMS proggie you like. If you use the GV app, turn off SMS forwarding and all texts are handled within the GV app itself, no charges for texts with your carrier, and there is no need to deal with 406 numbers because the app is all integrated with your contacts.
If you need to use an SMS proggie, then of course you'll have to forward text to your GV account as SMS' and the benefit of GV is lowered.
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.
What are you people using for a call blacklister or blocker?
I'd like calls and SMS blocked, the phone not ringing when a call is blocked, callers not sent to voicemail, and the ability to use wildcards, such as starting with +234 for instance.
Oh and should be OK with Moto Voice.
I've tried some and most have poor interfaces and spend more time showing me ads than letting me use the app!
Thanks
m+a+r+k said:
What are you people using for a call blacklister or blocker?
I'd like calls and SMS blocked, the phone not ringing when a call is blocked, callers not sent to voicemail, and the ability to use wildcards, such as starting with +234 for instance.
Oh and should be OK with Moto Voice.
I've tried some and most have poor interfaces and spend more time showing me ads than letting me use the app!
Thanks
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Are you rooted? If so, there is a xposed module that does what you want...
Hello everyone!
I was wanting to know if anyone knew of a good call blocker that works well. I have been getting a ton of spam calls from random numbers, they are never the same., so blocking each one seems to be a endless task I would like to be able to block all calls and text msgs from anyone who is not in my contact list. I have a Sprint S8, and Note 8. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Get a copy of truecaller.
While I used it, it blocked 95% of spam calls.
I use this one and it's very effective.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.webascender.callerid
I personally use YOUMAIL as default voicemail and call blocker. You can set different funny prerecorded greetings, for spammers and marketing I choose one that says, like the following number is disconnected or your calling an Indian CSR.
On top you get free transcribing for like 10 minutes of messages.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youmail.android.vvm
I'm researching call blockers. I'm currently inundated with spoofing type spam since most of the calls appear to come from my local area. Therefore I plan to setup the call blocker to block any callers not in my Contact list. After the call, I will check my voicemail to determine whether the call was legitimate. If legitimate I will tag them as safe so that future calls will be accepted.
While TrueCaller seems a nice call blocker, the free version has so many ads that they become a major distraction. The free version of Hiya is a joke and can't even meet my limited requirements. I like Should I Answer, but I'm interested in feedback from others before making a decision.
How can I turn off phone calls but still receive hangout messages and possible sms messages.
Droidlife4ever said:
How can I turn off phone calls but still receive hangout messages and possible sms messages.
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Got a ****ty old recycled spam ridden Sprint number with collection calls all day. I would love to find an answer because do not call registry doesn't do anything.
Ask Sprint for a new number? Block each collection call as it arrives.... unless the numbers are computer generated like telemarketers, there has to be a finite limit to the numbers they use? Turn on do not disturb? Set a phone ringtone that is in fact silence?
Paul
For blocking spam calls you may want to check out the app I use which you can find here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mistergroup.shouldianswerpersonal&hl=en_US . It does ask you to set it as the default phone app but you can always do that and use another app without any issue. Each time a number calls that's not listed in their system it gives you a pop up which would allow you to set your own rating and block the number, Normally the way its setup it will block numbers with 3 or more bad reviews but you can always set an override on the popup after the call or through the app itself as it lists numbers who have called for numbers so that the number is blocked next time they call. You can also set it so that only numbers from your contacts can call but if you do that then you may have trouble checking your voicemail as that's not a number most people have in their contacts. It has a dark mode and some other options as well that may be of help to you in reducing spam calls. Its also free as well.
954wrecker said:
Got a ****ty old recycled spam ridden Sprint number with collection calls all day. I would love to find an answer because do not call registry doesn't do anything.
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Have you tried deleting the phone apk?
Or removing it with magisk?
Droidlife4ever said:
How can I turn off phone calls but still receive hangout messages and possible sms messages.
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Turn the network into LTE only, it make you can't receive or make any call, but I dont know about the SMS messages.
fahrul said:
Turn the network into LTE only, it make you can't receive or make any call, but I dont know about the SMS messages.
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Sprint coverage is so ****ty especially on LTE you would be without data all the time