Questions tagged [call-screening]
Questions about methods to block or otherwise handle calls from specific phone numbers.
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Where is the phone blacklist stored? [duplicate]
I have a problem with spam calls, they call me many times a day. To solve this problem, I've tried many call blockers apps (NoPhoneSpam, Calls Blacklist, CallBlocker, etc...) and none of them work. ...
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'Starts With' Call blocking settings on my S9 Android 10
Is it necessary to use leading +1, 1, or is the 3-digit area code sufficient? All versions are accepted. But does just 3-digit work? Thx.
Regards.
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Phone calls rejected automatically from a specific contact
I have a Redmi Note 7 phone, from Xiaomi.
Since some time, one specific contact cannot call me directly. Phone calls are automatically dropped and I only get a notification of a lost call. I can call ...
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How to deeply block/reject calls completely when DND mode is on?
I put my phone in DND mode but still when someone calls it doesn't reject the call rather the caller will hear the ring and my 4G/5G Network signal at the receiving end hangs until the caller drops ...
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Display a user-entered note when a contact calls
In android is there a way to display a user entered note specific to a contact whenever that respective contact calls? Something like this...
For context, it has to be similar to how Truecaller app ...
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Can I block phone numbers based on the area code, preferably without an app?
I have a Pixel 4a, on Android 11.
Can I block phone numbers based on an area code? Preferably without an app, but happy to use an app if it's necessary.
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Blocked numbers' calls still come through
I am currently under assailance of incredibly pestidious telemarketers that call me at the top of every hour, to the point of having literally ripped out a tuft of hair from my head.
I block all the ...
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How can I transfer blocked numbers/phrases?
I have many blocked numbers/message phrases list on my Samsung S8 Plus phone. Never rooted it and it has still official rom. I will use with the same rom. I will just format it but I don't want to ...
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How does a incoming call show my location?
I got a spam call on my mobile recently and while the phone was ringing, on the screen I can see my location displayed along with incoming person's name.
Why my phone was showing my own location for ...
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Block non-contact callers
I was wondering if there was a way to block all non-contact callers on my Samsung Galaxy A20 operating system Android 10. I have been through the settings and the only option I have is block contacts ...
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Call barring in Android
Is call barring is a native Android feature? I mean blocking of outgoing calls.
In some Android articles I see the screenshots where call barring is present in settings but in recent Android versions ...
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How is google call screen streaming audio to an incoming call?
I have been trying to stream an on-device audio file to an incoming call, I am not able to achieve that. but it looks google call screen is having no problem streaming audio to an incoming call.
I ...
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Is there a way to block incoming calls from specific phone numbers?
I want to block a number from calling me. I don't even want to know if the person even tried to call me. Don't want any notifications.
The person on the other end should not get a ringing sound when ...
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block facebook app in WiFi system
Honestly, I want for my kids not to use facebook.
But, they still use facebook app on the wifi network.
I successfully blocked facebook domain with the router management on my home wifi network.
So, ...
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Block calls by area code but whitelist contacts
I've noticed a huge uptick in robo-calls using the same area code as my phone number. I no longer live in that area of the country, so I know that calls from this area code (that aren't in my contact ...
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How to receive call and force that call to ring indefinitely to the caller but not the receiver
My ultimate goal is to handle incoming calls that are obviously robospam, in such a way so that the robocaller cannot detect that this is a valid phone number with a real human at the end (including ...
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Creepy caller blocked, but still gets through to my voicemail
I gave my phone number to someone who turns out to be unstable individual...crazy dude. I blocked him from my android phone, blocked from calls and messaging. Somehow he managed to call me, doesn't ...
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How to screen robocalls by forcing caller to press a certain key combination? (audio CAPTCHA)
I am trying to stop all those junk calls I am getting, I have tried quite a few apps like Hiya, TrueCaller etc; unfortunately, phone numbers are easy to spoof and those apps can't screen all that spam
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How do I block private numbers from calling me?
Android 7 on a motorola E4. This does not work for me as I simply don't have that menu.
How do I block private numbers from calling my phone?
I'm not looking for a 3rd party application. I'm ...
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How to block access to domains with DNS66?
I'm using the open source Android app DNS66 to block ads on my smartphone. Is it possible to block entire domains (like facebook.com, twitter.com) with it too? My goal: Nothing loads if I visit e.g. ...
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How can I block ringing of incoming calls of unknown numbers?
I would like to make sure that phone calls from unknown numbers never cause my phone to make any noise. I'm OK with it showing in my call log, but I don't want to be disturbed by someone who isn't in ...
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Block an outgoing call to a specific number
I have a relative who keeps calling a premium-rate telephone number. I want to block the ability to call this specific number because it is able to rack up a very high bill in a matter of hours.
They ...
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S7 Edge Messaging App Cannot Block a number that is not a contact
I can block a number that is a contact such as my mum. But I cannot block numbers by companies such as my network proviser Three. By block I mean stop receiving annoying text messages,
It is not ...
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How to block certain devices for my hotspot
I want to be able to let certain devices use my hotspot, block others. Is this possible? Or is it possible to block certain Mac ID's?
Device: General Mobile GM 5 Plus d Android One (Something sold ...
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Lock on installing
My brother is installing apps every time. I make an app lock password but he download the apk and install games. How I stop installation of apps
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Delivery of SMS from blocked contact
I would appreciate if someone could please let me know about the following:
When I block SMS messages from a contact and then eventually unblock it, then will I see all the messages that have been ...
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Block regular and whatsapp outgoing calls
I want to disable a certain number, not to make regular and WhatsApp outgoing calls on my sons phone. Is there a way, I can do this , without him knowing about it?
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Android 7.0 call block feature
I have honor 8 lite with android 7.0
I block a number from default dialer app, It should be blocked now but instead when someone calls me from that number he hears 1 or 2 seconds of my phone ringing, ...
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Block all calls from area code unless in Contacts
I need a way to block all calls from an area code, unless the number is in my contact list. Anyone know of a way to do that?
I found plenty of apps that can block by area code, but they'll also ...
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Volume up key to answer call
I'm running Android device on version 5.1 and my device doesn't have any buttons except power and volume.
I want my volume up key to answer incoming calls. Is there any exposed or any other method ...
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Blocking Websites/Apps on Samsung s6 [G920VVRS4CQA3]
After researching all day how to root my specific build number of the Samsung Galaxy s6, a G920VVRS4CQA3, it seems it cannot be done (safely, at least) due to the locked bootloader that comes with the ...
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How to block all messages and calls from any numbers?
I want to block all kinds of messages and calls from any numbers that come into my tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, rooted), but I still want to have mobile data available. What should I do?
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Automatically, seamlessly block Google-suspected spam calls
The Google Phone app now reports when a suspected call is spam. Right now when I receive such a call, I have the choice to block that number. But what I'd like to do is pre-emptively set it up so that ...
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Allow certain contacts to ring when phone on silent/night mode?
My WinPhone had this feature to set my phone silent at fixed hours of the night, but whitelist certain contacts for calls/texts.
I've recently switched to Android (OnePlus3) and while I'm sure this ...
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LG Bello II - Block numbers
How do I block numbers on LG Bello II?
I get a lot of calls from mr. "Unknown" so I would mostly like to block those. If possible I would prefer not to install extra apps for this.
I tried following ...
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What does the report in "block and report" do?
In the August Marshmallow 6.0.1 update, there appears to be a new feature called "block and report", which is triggered for some new calls. In this case, it was actually spam. Blocking adds the number ...
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How to block a range of phone numbers without any third-party apps
Is it possible to block a range of phone numbers
e.g. 02079460***
as I keep getting accident companies and personal injury calls.
I have read that these are fake numbers for use in TV and radio ...
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How to block number that ends with specific digits? [duplicate]
I am receiving quite a few unwanted calls (6 yesterday), although I am blocking the numbers and reporting all of them to Ofcom, I would rather simply not get them.
All of the phone numbers that are ...
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How can I delete Internet Browser form built-in apps?
I want to turn off completely access to www for my kid (quite smart kid :) ) and this is what I have:
Sony Xperia Tipo, rooted
Android 4.1.2. Cyanogenmod 10
What I need:
1. Ability to remove ...
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Block calls without ringing
I've a rooted phone (Samsung Grand Prime, without CM, just the STOCK Rom), and what I want to know if it's possible with Android 5.0 phone or newer to block calls without ringing. By default, the Call ...
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Where is the settings option to Divert or block incoming calls
Where can I find the option to divert and block incoming calls on my mobile.
I was unable to find it. It is available on all mobiles. Where is it in Android?
Android version: 5.0 Lollipop
Mobile ...
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Call reject that does not roll to voice mail
I have been getting lots of calls (one per day) from the same number. There is never anyone on the other end. I placed the number in my 'call reject' list. Now my phone never rings when that number ...
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How can I send incoming calls from unknown numbers directly to voicemail?
I have received incoming calls from an unknown number (no caller ID provided). When I answer, I get a recording which is clearly spam. Is there a way to send calls from an unknown number directly to ...
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Disable android Sensor only for Call
I'm using device GT i 9082, Android 6 AOSP ROM. My phone has a problem. While answering/dialing call, putting phone near to ear the screen goes off - this works fine but when taking phone off the ear ...
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Phone makes me dial 1 before answering a call
I have a Samsung Galaxy S5. Every call gets synced to my computer and I can't retrieve calls until I press the number 1. I miss most of my calls. This is undesirable. Please help me.
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How to block private numbers
I am getting way to many calls from marketers these days. I have listed my number on no call list and they still keep calling. Most of the time I can't be bothered to report everyone.
How to block ...
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Only allow forwarded calls
My job requires that I am on call from time to time, and contactable 24/7. There is an on-call phone that I typically forward all calls through to my own personal device.
Is there a way in which I ...
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Incoming call notifications not working - Phone state
In my Android phone, Incoming calls notification is not working.Out going is working fine.
Actually Whenever I am calling my mobile from my friend's mobile, Its saying "line is busy".
If I visit call ...
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"Reject with message" disappeared from the incoming call screen on Samsung S2 Plus?
I have Android 4.2.2 running on Samsung S2 Plus. I suppose that an update modified the configuration and now, when the phone is ringing for an incoming call I don't see anymore the option "Reject call ...
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Can I block calls based on a specific number prefix or pattern?
Is it possible to block calls starting with a specific number? For instance, I want to block calls from numbers starting with 1408 as they are all spam calls. The digits following these four, keep ...
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