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
I've been using Extreme Call Blocker for a while now, and it has never let me down until I switched over from the Evo to the Thunderbolt. The dev for this program said it could be the customized rom I'm on. I've tried several different roms and they all give me the same issue.
When an inbound call comes in it will hang up on the caller even though they are not in the block list. What's strange is when they call back a second time, they can usually get past the blocking program. I'd really like to have my call blocking program back. It's nice to be able to block calls by area code ie. 800,866, 877,888... I've seen a couple roms that have this function built into it but it's limited to just contacts within your address book, not to mention the lack of exporting the blocked numbers to the sd card.
Can anyone provide me a call blocking program that is working with the Thunderbolt? Thanks.
You need a better app, with more better stuff. Use Root Call Blocker - its not for the faint of heart but it works real good.
Have u try Mr. Number? It's free from marketplace.
ftgg99 said:
You need a better app, with more better stuff. Use Root Call Blocker - its not for the faint of heart but it works real good.
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Do you use it and does it work in blocking calls and SMS BEFORE ringing the phone?
Most call blocker just do hang up, so the phone still rings at least once.
I'm happy to report root call blocker has been working flawlessly.thanks
Alright,
So work has this genius idea that they are going to forward my work extension to my cell phone, and if I don't answer it within approx 15 seconds, it will go to my work voicemail.
I do not want any phone calls coming to my cell phone. That is my personal phone, and it really really pisses me off that they are trying to do this.
So, my awesome Samsung Infuse droid should do the trick here.
I have the call blocker app, works great.
But I need something to block calls with certain area codes. If I block about 3 area codes... I'm covered. No phone annoying phone calls all the time.
So, I ask you guys... area code specific call blocker.
HOW?
Thanks.
CM7 built in call blocker has variables so you could block everyone calling with X area code.
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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.
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..
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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.
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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.