like the title says, because i had just finished using Call Control's Call Blocker Pro app free for a year when i left a review and submitted to them via FB. Are there any apps of the kind you guys would recommend that is just as great as Call Control with no root required? There are too many to choose from, idk what's the supposed "really good one".
Have a look at Tasker. It's MASSIVE and will do a tonne of things more than block calls, but you can set it to block calls not in your contact list, block hidden numbers or block specific contacts.
For example, I have a contact called "Ignore Me" and Tasker is set to block all calls from that user. Whenever I get a call from a new number I want blocked I just add it as another number to that contact and I never get any more calls.
I've tried many call blockers but Tasker is the only one that has given me all I asked for, plus it can do soooooo much more!
You can get Tasker here...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm
and here's a helpful guide for getting going with it...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110775
Archer said:
Have a look at Tasker. It's MASSIVE and will do a tonne of things more than block calls, but you can set it to block calls not in your contact list, block hidden numbers or block specific contacts.
For example, I have a contact called "Ignore Me" and Tasker is set to block all calls from that user. Whenever I get a call from a new number I want blocked I just add it as another number to that contact and I never get any more calls.
I've tried many call blockers but Tasker is the only one that has given me all I asked for, plus it can do soooooo much more!
You can get Tasker here...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm
and here's a helpful guide for getting going with it...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110775
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that looks great and all, but i want something that specifically and simply blocks calls/sms as good as Call Control does...without the use of root
Give phone call blocker a try:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=embware.phoneblocker
Works perfect for me.
Root call blocker
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What's difference between Extreme Call Blocker Droid and Call Blocker?(both by dev. Greythinker)
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Nexus 5 5.1.1 stock rooted.
Is there any app that can block, drop or reject a call without it going to VM for specific numbers ?
also block sms messages from specific numbers.
Ideally I'd like to be able to blacklist using wildcards and full numbers.
I've found plenty of apps that work, but when the block the caller I end up with the call going to VM and I get lots of junk voicemail messages.
Thanks
No one ?
I'm hoping this can be done!
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Anybody know how to block unwanted numbers on this phone?
Thanks!!!
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Anybody know how to block unwanted numbers on this phone?
Thanks!!!
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I haven't been able to find the setting for it It was easy on my Note 4. I use CM Security and it has it built in so that works pretty well.
Unfortunately it's not built in like on some other devices. I do the same thing I did on the Nexus 6, which is create a contact called SPAM. Then in Contacts, you go to that contact's settings and there's an option for Send Calls to Voicemail, check that box. Then as unwanted calls come in, you just long-press them and add to that SPAM contact. Mine has a couple hundred numbers so far, and this works really well.
On tmobile I just click phone app and hit the menu at the upper right for settings. Reject call list. Hope this helps.
I guess it's different on the Verizon version because I don't see that option
Block the number from your account on verizon's website.
A basic feature that every phone should have. Once again VZW deletes a useful feature (see LG G4), Why???!!!
Why would they keep that feature on a device when they can charge you $5 a month for Family Base?
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I was searching for the same problem and here is what I found:
"Find out how to block unwanted calls and messages. You can block up to 5 phone numbers for each line on your account with no charge with My Verizon".
Also:
"Permanently block up to 20 contacts for a low monthly fee. You'll also be able to monitor and limit minute, text and data usage for up to 10 devices on your account"
Cost: $5/month"
I saw some non-verizon apps for blocking phonecalls. Anyone tried it?
Thanks,
zb
There is an option that you can send all calls to VM so I would say to create one contact and just keep adding the number you want blocked and select to send that contact's number to VM.
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It sucks that Verizon eliminated the Block Caller from this phone!
I like the idea to make a Spam Contact and force it into V.M. every time - although I do get some telemarketing terrorists who will leave a message ... then I'm stuck going through them to eliminate the good V.M.'s from the bad.
I also use an App called TrueCaller. It's not perfect, but it's mostly effective. Carefully select the options you want and block any calls you like. I've allowed them to block calls their database has found to be spam/scam and it works quite well. At the end of a week, I'll surf through the calls they've blocked that I never saw hit my phone and it's impressive.
Hope this helps.
You can create a contact then add the numbers that you want to block then use the 3 dots on the right and select send to VM.
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I used Sync.me from the appstore. Not only does it sync your contacts, but you can also enable SPAM blocking and it has some pretty advanced caller ID as well. I have a HTC M9, but would think it works on the LG V10.
I use Reverse Lookup +, I've used it for years for this.
I used QuickShortcutMaker (on play store). Start the app then search for call reject. Create a shortcut. Done. Calls go to Voicemail. Doubt it blocks sms though.
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Found out that the call blocking is still in the phone, just hidden.
To get to it Nova Launcher has to be installed:
1. Long Press on home screen
2. Select Widgets
3. Activities widget and drag to home screen
4. Scroll down to Call Services and click to drop down menu
5. Select Call Reject Mode (.CallRejectActivity)
And there you go, you have access to the call reject list!
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I was searching for the same problem and here is what I found:
"Find out how to block unwanted calls and messages. You can block up to 5 phone numbers for each line on your account with no charge with My Verizon".
Also:
"Permanently block up to 20 contacts for a low monthly fee. You'll also be able to monitor and limit minute, text and data usage for up to 10 devices on your account"
Cost: $5/month"
I saw some non-verizon apps for blocking phonecalls. Anyone tried it?
Thanks,
zb
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The apps worked great -- until Verizon removed the settings from the V10. The apps were just "front ends" for those settings on the phone plus they added a bit more functionality.
The apps no longer work without the blocking settings VZ removed.
Can anyone tell me if there's a way to block certain callers using the stock phone app? If not, any recommendations on adding a call blocking app? Looked at Google's Phone app, but evidently the Sony phones aren't compatible.
Thanks in advance.
All the Call Blocking Apps I could find seem to only have the ability to block all calls that the number isn't in your contacts list. I would assume (but maybe not) you can create an app that has access to not only read the phone number of the caller but if there is a matching caller ID name. If that were the case, I am perplexed why none of these apps have a feature to block all calls not in contact list *AND* Caller ID Name is blank or has no letters (in case the function returns the phone number) I know many apps keep a black list database but the problem is, many of the Robo Caller farms don't have all their numbers listed in the black list -- they are constantly changing their blocks of numbers they use -- but virtually none of them return a caller ID name. - you just see a phone number. And note, I am not talking about calls marked "Private", most apps block those.
Is this really not techincally possible or are most of these call blocking app developers overlooking this useful feature?
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All the Call Blocking Apps I could find seem to only have the ability to block all calls that the number isn't in your contacts list. I would assume (but maybe not) you can create an app that has access to not only read the phone number of the caller but if there is a matching caller ID name. If that were the case, I am perplexed why none of these apps have a feature to block all calls not in contact list *AND* Caller ID Name is blank or has no letters (in case the function returns the phone number) I know many apps keep a black list database but the problem is, many of the Robo Caller farms don't have all their numbers listed in the black list -- they are constantly changing their blocks of numbers they use -- but virtually none of them return a caller ID name. - you just see a phone number. And note, I am not talking about calls marked "Private", most apps block those.
Is this really not techincally possible or are most of these call blocking app developers overlooking this useful feature?
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I think technically they can, but the problems with that are if what happen if someone who just got your phone number call you. All any other services that want to call you in case of an emergency.
i have my note8 setup to send any number not in my contscts to voicemail using Call control. by turning on dnd mode in settings my whitelist and my contacts are aloud .
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