Using Tasker to block a specific number

Question

I was wondering if someone could help me with setting up a tasker profile to block an incoming call from a particular number. I've seen tutorials on how to block unknown callers or callers not in my contacts list, but I'd like to be able to specify a small group of numbers that would be blocked. Preferably I'd like to be able to just hang up on these callers, but sending to voicemail would be ok. I don't want the phone to ring or notify me at all of the incoming call. Thanks!

Answer 1

Per this link you can create a profile that defaults to phone silence and changes the ringer to not silent when someone you want to take a call from or is not a person you blocked and then when someone you have blocked calls it will answer the call and hangup.

Here is a summary

1. Create new profile Allow Calls

2. Add context --> State --> Incoming Call

   • Specify who to allow calls from (ex. C:FAV (for favorites) or !)

   • "!" reverses logic (such as is not contact) and 0 can be used for anyone calling from a restricted or unknown number

3. Add Task --> Audio --> Ringer Volume

   • select ringer level (7 is highest)

4. Add Exit Task --> Audio --> Ringer Volume

   • select ringer level 0 (to silence the ringer once the phone call is done)

5. Create new profile Blocked calls

6. Add context --> State --> Incoming Call

   • Specify who to block (ex. !C:FAV (is not on favorites) "0")

7. Add Task --> Phone --> Take Call

8. Add Task --> Phone --> End Call

This should allow your phone to ring when a favorite is calling and pickup and hang up on someone you wish not to talk to without you even knowing.