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Block calls for everyone except for contacts
Although you mentioned using Android 4.1.2, I recently stumbled across this question and thought a more recent answer might be useful to others:
On Android 5.0 "Lollipop" and later this can be ...
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How to mute ads?
Video ads use Android media stream to play sound
Muting the phone media mutes ads as well
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How can I mute the YouTube app while playing music on another player?
You can play video in browser instead of youtube app. In browser you can mute the audio.
If your browser launched youtube app when clicked on video link, you need to copy the url and paste it inside ...
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How do I completely mute the sound in phone calls?
Posting an answer that took me too long to find.
Settings > Accessibility > Hearing Enhancements > Mute all sounds
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Gmail: How do I mute ALL coming mail *except* mail from certain senders?
You might try:
whitelist a couple of email-addresses and mark them as important.
On the general tab of gmail settings choose: Important mail notifications on.
Hope this solves your issue.
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How to record video with mic off?
If you are ok with a different camera app, then please try the following-
Install Open Camera
Go to Settings (Top right settings icon) -> Video settings...
-> Toggle Record audio option to disable ...
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How can I mute the YouTube app while playing music on another player?
You can try a couple alternative apps. They have some advanced features that the official youtube app lacks.
NewPipe: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.schabi.newpipe/
Skytube: https://f-droid.org/...
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Android P, Total Silence
Looks like Google has removed this feature in Android P. There is a feature request open here -> https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/80089859
You can go and Star that ticket to show your support ...
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