[Q] How to unblock phone numbers on android? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I downloaded a call blocker application on my jellybean android phone. Just for testing purposes, i entered my brother's number in the blocked list. I wasn't satisfied with the app so i uninstalled it, but my brother's number remains blocked (call gets disconnected automatically exactly after one ring ).
I tried installing the same app again but couldn't find the number in the blocked list. So couldn't unblock it.
I am sure it is stored somewhere in the system that it gets blocked everytime . Can anyone shed some insights on this?
PS: btw i guess the app was root call blocker. Not completely sure about this

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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 .
jje
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

[Q] How to change my Androids physical phone number to my Google Voice number?

I have been looking all over for something about this and can't find anything What I'm trying to do is take my disconnected Android device and change the physical phone number to my Google Voice number so it will pick up texts and what not. I need to do this because my phone will not install Google Voice...probably because it's rooted and my custom ROM is not compatible
My other problem is: I tried Whatsapp and they need a phone number to send you a text to confirm the phone...WELL when my phone got deactivated by my carrier (Cricket), they take your number away and change it to a number that's not even a real number with area code 555...which doesn't exist. Kind of in a jam here..
All I want to be able to do is send text messages through wifi without a phone data plan/activation. If there is an app out there that doesn't require a phone number to use and the receiver of my text messages do not need the same app to communicate, that would be great! Here's to wishful thinking lol.
Any help would be much appreciated Thanks

[Q] SMS with ATT?

I have an unlocked Xperia Z2 tablet with ATT. The data plan works perfectly, and the tablet has its own phone number. The IMEI number is that of a phone and tablet so I have to pay a higher charge for the line and it supposedly has unlimited calls and messaging.
Here's the problem though. All of the apps that come with the device which could conceivably be used to send an SMS message or make a phone call are Verizon exclusive and require a contract with Verizon to use. I attempted to install message or phone apps, but the Google Play Store sees it as a tablet and not a phone and won't provide those and I'm unsure if any apk files would work around it. I don't need to be able to make phone calls, but I do need to be able to send text messages to the tablet and not to any other device. Simply spoofing the number isn't going to be enough. It has to have its own unique number. I know that the hardware is supposed to be capable of doing that, but I can't seem to get anything on it that will work.
What are my options? I know once I get it properly rooted I can delete those apps, but how do I get them replaced?
Also, something I'm curious about. The only 4G bands this is tablet gets on the AT&T network are H++. Why doesn't it go any higher for the latest high end tablet?
EDIT: I used this tool(I'm not allowed to link anything here, even though I was allowed to link in a previous post?) to download the APK for handcent and then moved it to the tablet and installed from there. It had no problem installing, but when it asked to be made default it got stuck in a loop trying to allow it. After I eventually selected to skip it said certain features won't be available until it is default. (I hated the whole default thing that was added in 4.4. On my phone it keeps me from using multiple messaging apps properly) and I was able to SUCCESSFULLY send a text! I checked the phone and it was send as an SMS message from the phone number of the tablet. I was also able to reply without any problems.
The only issue now is declaring the default messaging app, which I don't appear able to do. The Verizon message app is the default and probably locked itself as such. ugh. Anyone have any suggestions?
Oh, and it told me "Voice calling not supported" so I don't know if the tablet itself is incapable of making calls or if it's another bug introduced by Verizon.

Help! My phone is blocking ALL incoming phone calls! Help!

Suddenly, my phone has decided to block ALL calls, even from my favorite contacts and voicemail. I just cannot receive incoming calls. The notification shows "Missed call from (blocked) [contact name or phone number]." The [contact name or phone number] part shows the name of the contact or phone number that is being blocked.
EDIT: Outgoing calls work just fine.
I have disabled blocked/black lists on the phone app, removed any restrictions from Hangouts/Voice and any other apps that interfere with the phone functions. I have restarted the phone and restored the phone app from Titanium. I have frozen/uninstalled any third party apps that provide calling/texting functions, such as voice, hangouts, talkatone, etc. I have even cleared cache and removed default app options from phone/contacts.
This problem suddenly started and I just cannot figure out what may be causing this problem. When I search online, it shows listings of apps that block calls, etc., but nothing that addresses my problem.
I am an advanced user - I have root on my current phone (Galaxy s3 with 4.4.2), and have installed custom roms on previous phones (an old Charge, s2, S3), etc. I am not a newbie, so, PLEASE answer my issue without condescension - THANK YOU.
I do not want to factory reset my phone - any ideas about what might be causing this problem and how to resolve it?
Phone info: Galaxy s3 with 4.4.2, rooted, on Verizon (I535).
Thanks.
Verizon tier 2 tech not helping
Tier 2 tech hasn't helped at all!
My only thought would be that what ever file that handled blocked calls got corrupted, and it wasn't removed when you uninstalled it. The only thing that might help is reflashing the rom. Now I never advise a dirty flash due to issues that can come of it but as you don't want to factory reset then it might be an option.
As you are not a noob my suggestion would be to format just the system partition, and reflash. Or you could just reflash. Either way is not 100%
Verizon thinks it might be a SIM card problem. So, I'll replace it and see how that works. If not, a bloody re-flash it will be.
Any other ideas in the meantime?
Thanks.

After updating hidden numbers are blocked - won't let me answer them

Hi,
I was waiting for a call today and every time they tried calling me my Swift 2 Plus rejected the call within a ring before I could pick up. In my missed calls it says they have a hidden number. This never happened until today and it was only the other day when I OTA updated from Cyanogenmod to the latest phone updates (I had been putting it off). This timing could be a coincidence and due to an app update I suppose? The phone app I was using before is True Phone Dialer & Contacts and now I have that stil and also obviously have Truecaller as well. I'm not sure which is causing the issue although in the call list, True Phone Dialer is listing the calls as 'blocked' rather than 'hidden'. But I had been using that app fine until now.
Anyone have any idea? I'm not sure how I can even test this unless I get someone with a hidden number (easy to do?) to call me with True Phone & Contacts uninstalled. Truecaller doesn't seem to let me uninstall it.
Many thanks
EDIT: Sorry I thought I was in a different section of the forum. If this is not the correct section then can a mod move this to the correct place, thanks.
It's very likely related. TrueCaller seems to block calls from blocked/unknown numbers by default. I suspect that if you open a TrueCaller account and login to the software the option will be there to choose whether to block... I could see the option - but it was greyed out.
I was aware of this issue after getting my Swift 2X which already had the update installed. I installed the Google default dialer/phone app and systematically disabled TrueCaller and made the Google Phone app default. When my wife calls me from work it is an Unknown number so it was important for me to me able to receive calls from unknown numbers. Plus the Google dialer just works better.
To test whether calls will be blocked:- if you are in the UK dial your mobile phone from a BT landline with the prefix 141. So if your number is 07123 456 789 you need to dial 141 07123 456 789.
MattP79 said:
It's very likely related. TrueCaller seems to block calls from blocked/unknown numbers by default. I suspect that if you open a TrueCaller account and login to the software the option will be there to choose whether to block... I could see the option - but it was greyed out.
I was aware of this issue after getting my Swift 2X which already had the update installed. I installed the Google default dialer/phone app and systematically disabled TrueCaller and made the Google Phone app default. When my wife calls me from work it is an Unknown number so it was important for me to me able to receive calls from unknown numbers. Plus the Google dialer just works better.
To test whether calls will be blocked:- if you are in the UK dial your mobile phone from a BT landline with the prefix 141. So if your number is 07123 456 789 you need to dial 141 07123 456 789.
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Sorry I didn't notice you'd replied, thanks for your advice. I'd already tried the 141 prefix but it couldn't replicate so possibly it was something weird with that particular witheld number. I haven't rooted but I think I've successfully disabled Truecaller. Not sure which is the best phone app to replace it with. The google dialer app says it's incompatible with all of my devices.
For now I'm going to try using Simpler Dialer.

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