Block anonymous callers on Android - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I found many threads about blocking anonymous callers by adding Anonymous in the phone field and something like that. I found out that adding -1 to the phone number detects the call as unknown but the phone rings too even if I send the call directly to my voicemail. You can see my post here http://androidforums.com/incredible...k-restricted-unknown-numbers.html#post3644419
Is there any way to do this without any app.

If you want to do it without any app then your dialer must support it. MIUI supports this by default.

I think my dialer does not supports it then.

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Himalaya as a pager

Can anyone please advise on setting my Himalaya as a pager(through SMS)??? Can't seem to find any posts on this specific topic. Thanks in advance for the help
Interesting.. how do you suppose to do that? Disable your ability to receive phone call? But still able to receive SMS?
Hmmm.. interesting.. maybe you can do
(1) Make your ring tone silent (e.g. use a silent WAV as ring tone) but put a loud and long WAV for your SMS.
(2) Use the divert call feature, Setting -> Phone -> Services -> Call forwarding. Check "Forward all incoming phone call to", and put in a fake number. So, when anyone tries to call you, they will be diverted into the fake number. (e.g. for girls whom are getting irritating calls, you can use this method). However, you still have your SMS working.
Another option (not every phone has this, but WM5 seems to have) would be Setting -> Phone -> Services -> Call Barring -> Block Incoming calls.
Better test your thing before really using it (e.g. try SMS it). Haven't try these technique yet.
Anyway, pity that this phone is being used as a pager though. It is like buying a refrigerator use it as a cupboard.
pager
I probably phrased my question poorly. I wanted to be able to receive a page as an SMS message . I meant to do that in addition to the phone/email connections. Didn't mean to suggest to disable the phone at all. Thanks
You'll be needing an app on this page http://sharewareconnection.com/titles/alpha-paging.htm
SNPP protocol is available on the GSM band naturally, but you will need special session/application software for compiling data for use on the protocol.
I doubt you can do that. Firstly, you will need a station/provider to have a paging service, so you will have a page station for people to call to, you also need them (provider) to send you the signal. And, I'm pretty sure that you can't just accept any pager signal easily with a standard consumer devices and some cool software (esp that you still want the phone feature) as there are security features built into the page signal for better data transfer efficiency and privacy.
I think you will be carryign a pager for a while

Application Request: Group Call / SMS Blocking

HTC Hero (Sprint)
I would love to have an Android OS application that allows me to block calls from contacts derived from their group i.e. co-workers, family, favorites etc or Blocked / Restricted/ Unavailable numbers etc.
This application should provide the ability to configure blocking calls based on day (Mon, Tues etc) and time (6:00pm to 12:00AM etc)
Use Case: I want to send any contact in my phone that is in a Co-worker group to voicemail from Friday 6:00pm until Monday 8:00 AM without the phone ringing / vibrating etc.
I want to send any blocked / restricted / unavailable caller ID number directly to voicemail without the phone ringing / vibrating etc.
It would be great to prevent any on screen notifications from blocked calls / sms other then maybe a flashing indicator light.
It would be nice to be able to access a log of blocked SMS / Calls.
It would be nice to not have these calls show in the call log / history.
OPTIONAL:
1- It would be nice to be able to configure sending to voicemail or pickup and hangup preventing voicemail access.
2- Black list (block) or white list (allow) for specific individual contacts would be great.
I know we have the ability on the HTC HERO for Sprint to send contacts directly to voicemail in their profile...
afirewall allows you to establish white and black lists for blocking SMS and Calls but does not allow group blocking or restricted number blocking. ( I am currently using this application)
Google Voice appears to have some of this functionality native. I would like to see this native in the Android OS with the above enhancements.
This type of application will make a developer serious $$$.
Regards

Atrix Call Reject option?

I'm coming from the Captivate, and the only option I'm really missing on the Atrix is the call reject feature. I want to be able to automatically reject calls from certain numbers and unknown numbers, can't find the option there anywhere.
I know I can use the 'silent rington' trick, but that's not idea and doesn't work with unknown numbers.
Any thoughts?
Are you asking to blacklist certain numbers, dismiss a call like with volume down, or have all calls for a period of time go straight to voicemail?
Blacklist numbers, I found an app for it though that I'm gonna try
Reject with Text
I was wondering something similar. With the Captivate and many other phones I had, there was an option to "Reject with Text." This was a nice feature I used every now and then. It seems that it is missing on the Atrix, does anyone know of an app or something that can do something similar?
I would suggest using Google Voice, which is free and open to anyone now.
You give out your GVoice number, and set GVoice to forward to your cell phone. No one ever needs to know your cell number direct, and if you change it..you just change the setting in GVoice.
GVoice allows you to actually block individual numbers--and generate specific responses to them! And you won't pay for the call, which would use cellular airtime if it was just your cell phone blocking it.
When editing a contact ---- under "Additional info" -> "Call handing" you can select "send strait to voicemail" .... however Mr. Number block is great for this by automatically blocking known spam by sending straight to voice mail or my favorite the "answer and hangup" tactic
The best solutions as stating before is Google voice as you can play a "this number is disconnected" or "the number you are calling does not accept unknown/blocked numbers" voice mail greeting.
Contacts > [Select a contact] > Additional Info > "Send straight to voicemail" [Check box]
I downloaded an app that works for me. The Contact thing is fine for numbers that you know, but not for unknown caller numbers.
I've tried Google Voice and wanted to like it, but its not my cup of tea.
It looks like the reject call feature and list is missing on this ROM, but not a big deal since there are apps to handle it.
AsSiMiLaTeD_77 said:
I downloaded an app that works for me. The Contact thing is fine for numbers that you know, but not for unknown caller numbers.
I've tried Google Voice and wanted to like it, but its not my cup of tea.
It looks like the reject call feature and list is missing on this ROM, but not a big deal since there are apps to handle it.
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The reject call feature works perfectly...the reason they don't allow you to just block all unknown calls is because almost nobody would actually need that. What if your mother ends up being rushed to the hospital because of an accident and the police try calling your phone (the number she gives)? Police officers usually leave messages but what if he doesn't want to so he tries calling a few times and thinks your phone is off because it always goes directly to voicemail?
It's not that hard to just hit "Reject" when you get a phone call from an unknown number...
hotleadsingerguy said:
The reject call feature works perfectly...the reason they don't allow you to just block all unknown calls is because almost nobody would actually need that. What if your mother ends up being rushed to the hospital because of an accident and the police try calling your phone (the number she gives)? Police officers usually leave messages but what if he doesn't want to so he tries calling a few times and thinks your phone is off because it always goes directly to voicemail?
It's not that hard to just hit "Reject" when you get a phone call from an unknown number...
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The police would not be calling from an 'Unknown' number, if the police are calling me I'd see a number displayed on the caller ID.
I've NEVER received a call from a number tagged as unknown or blocked that wasn't a telemarketer call.
The 'reject call' feature, as I've seen it implemented on MANY other Android phones in the settings menu, is MISSING on this phone. Its not that it doesn't work, its that it is missing (AFAIK anyway)
I agree that it is missing, I miss it too. I used it all the time for a few numbers that kept calling me and asking for random names. Seriously though the same number would call and each time ask for a different name. All i ever had to do before was enable auto reject and click "add to reject" when that number, or set of numbers called. Now I will have to add it to contacts and then reject it. Not a big deal, and good to know that I have an option.
soo in the end whats the name of the free program that can reject automatically the unknown callers? i need that 2.(the SGS+ had that feature and it was awsome, i really need it)

Add to Blacklist - Does not Work ?

Hi All,
I needed to stop a contact calling me so I added them to the blacklist, to check I tried blacklisting my personal mobile calling the Samsung Galaxy S2, so I can see when I view the contact details the no entry symbol on the number ( Why does it not show on the contact list?, surely it would make more sense to also show on here so you can see which contacts you have blacklisted rather than have to edit or view details for each one to find?), however when I try to ring the Samsung it still rings and I can still hear ringing on my personal phone which is not what it says in the instructions ?
When I check the call log, the number is there with the no entry symbol also so it obviously knows its blacklisted, but its not stopping the call ?
Anybody else tried this?
PS: I am now using the Lightning ROM so maybe this could be aproblem with the rom so if somebody could check who is on stock rom that would be great.
Also, is the blacklist option limited to the number of entries?, is it also suppost to block sms ?
SMS can't be blocked. It depends on the network and will be sent through. You can alternatively put them under Spam/Blocked folder, that's all you can do.
About Blacklist of Contacts in GSII, yes it DOES work. I am using it from the first day. You just have to press and hold on a Contact or Call Log to add it/them to Blacklist. Yes, there is no sign whatsoever that you will see as blacklisted, but to confirm just go to, Settings-Call-Call rejection-Black list to see which number/s you have added under Blacklist. And I do believe that Blocking capability also depends on the Network, other party, whom you've blocked, will hear Ring for a second or less before hearing the Busy tone. I didn't like that, thus installed Root Call Blocker and I can say it works just the same as the in built call blocker of GSII. I am still searching for an app which could be able to do real block, i.e- Elimination of ring at the first second or two and hear Busy/Unavailable tone straightaway, but still I doubt it would work or not as it depends on the carrier you are on IMO. Still if anyone knows a good app please let us know.
Regards.
the same problem here...
i was able to block contacts by the blacklist but all of sudden i cannot...
i added them in black list and the symbol shows the they are blocked but when they calling the phone ring again...
i don't know what to do....
alwi said:
the same problem here...
i was able to block contacts by the blacklist but all of sudden i cannot...
i added them in black list and the symbol shows the they are blocked but when they calling the phone ring again...
i don't know what to do....
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Possible corrupt file back up data and factory reset phone .
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I think the way blacklist works changed after the last droid update.
go to settings -> call -> call rejection -> auto reject mode ( set to Only blacklist )
The GII Blacklist is limited to 100 entries

Any Call Blocking Apps that can Block the Second Call?

Are there any Call Blocking applications that can Block the incoming call, if it is on the Black List, while on an existing call?
Call blocking app I've tried is unable to block the 2nd call, and comes through as a normal call which isn't blocked, but this defeats the purpose of a Call Blocking app.
Is this an Android restriction, or an App restriction?
I do have Youmail, so I can enter numbers I want Blocked, into contacts, and have them Ditched, where the caller would hear a disconnect message.
But I'd like to known about a capable Call Blocking application.
Actually, I have to check with Youmail to see if Calls can be Ditched while on another call.
I use the blocking system that comes with the phone and all calls events texts are blocked..
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
The gs3 has one built in. Phone/recent/ longpress on undesired #, add to reject list.
edIt- I used call blocker gold on previous device which worked well. Gonna use the built in one for now.
edit_2- ninjaed while editing lol.
Sent from my SCH-R530U using Tapatalk 2
I didn't know about the built in. Thanks,
But while I'm on a call, and the Blocked call comes in, it's going to Voicemail after 4 rings, even though I don't see the incoming call ringing on my S3.
The first time I tried it with the built in call Blocker, I didn't hear the outgoing voicemail gtg, and the call showed being blocked. The 2nd try, the call got through.
Can anyone verify that the S3s call Blocker effectively blocks an incoming 2nd call, while you're on an existing call?
Haven't tried... But maybe the app needs root access? There is an app called root call blocker.
SiNJiN76 said:
Haven't tried... But maybe the app needs root access? There is an app called root call blocker.
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I purchased RCB a year or so ago, and activated it on my S3. I set up the Profile and Black List, etc.
While on another call, incoming blocked calls didn't ring on my S3, But the calls went to VM after 5 rings. The Blocked call showed on the RCB list of blocked calls. I've tried 5 Block Actions. I'll have to contact the Developer and inquire about Blocking a "2nd Call."
I've been using my GV# from my device, to call my Sprint # for testing. Maybe that's causing a conflict?
I don't think so, But I'll have to call my S3 from another phone, to Test.
I purchased Extreme Call Blocker Droid from the Market, But while on another Call, the incoming Blocked Call disconnected the Call I was on, and VM picked it up, instead of Blocking it.
The Developer mentioned that the app should have just let the Incoming call through as an Unblocked call, and Not disconnect the Call I was on, because there are limitations with the Android system, where Blocking apps cannot block incoming calls while on another call. This is not what I want because it defeats the purpose of a Call blocking app.
Calls sometimes getting blocked and sometimes not? The Caller will then know that the Number is still "Good."
I'm still looking into this to see if this is an Android, Google or App Limitation.

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