Where is the blacklist on Android and how to create it

The times when calling a stranger was considered indecent are gone. The sales manager will be surprised to hear such archaism. The sales industry has developed a whole system of working with “cold contacts,” that is, for calling strangers who may become clients in the future. To protect against uninvited sellers and any unwanted people, the smartphone provides a special service - a black list. Often this is a temporary step - relationships with many are renewed and the person can be removed from the blacklist at any time, as soon as communication becomes appropriate.

How to blacklist on your phone

What is a blacklist for?

In general, this service is in demand among subscribers and is very convenient. The blacklist allows you to block incoming calls from certain subscribers. This can be done both on the phone itself and on the mobile operator’s server. It is worth remembering that in the latter case the service is paid according to the tariffs of the mobile operator.

When the service is activated, the blocked subscriber, when trying to call you, hears in the handset: “This number cannot be reached, it is not available.” The advantage of blocking through the operator’s server is that you can move the SIM card to another phone and the blocking will remain.

For modern smartphones, you can always find a suitable blacklist program in the application store. Such programs are available for different operating systems; they differ slightly in functionality.

There are many paid applications in the play market, which, however, work flawlessly. And whatever one may say, it is better to pay for the program once than to constantly pay the operator.

It is recommended to install all applications from the company's application store. First you need to read the reviews and pay attention to the number of stars.

What is it and how does it work?

There is a specific section in your page settings. You can add custom pages here. If you do this, the person will completely lose access to viewing your profile. When he tries to log in, he will see the following message.

The user has restricted access to his page - we cannot view it

Most often used for the following purposes:

• Restricting access to your page and data for unwanted persons.
• Blocking spammers.
• Rough withholding of your information. To more precisely configure access, it is advisable to use the parameters from the “Privacy” section.

How to blacklist a phone on an Android smartphone

Most people use smartphones with the Android operating system. However, depending on the manufacturer of the mobile device, its own proprietary shell may be installed on top. Because of this, calls are blocked differently on different models. The easiest way to block mobile phones on pure Android is to do it like this:

• Open the Phone and go to the Call Log;
• Find an unwanted contact, click on it and hold your finger for a few seconds, then select the “Block/report spam” option;
• A window opens where you need to check the box next to “Report the call as spam” and then click Block.

You can block a number in another way. To do this, open Phone, then click on the menu icon in the upper right corner and select Settings. Go to the Call Blocking section and click on the Add number button.

In the same way, you can unblock numbers that are already on the blacklist.

Samsung

Smartphones from this manufacturer are among the most popular on the market. To add a number to the blacklist on this device, you need to proceed in this way:

• Open the phone;
• Select a contact from whom you do not want to receive calls and click on the Options button, which is located in the upper right corner;
• Click on the Add to blacklist line.

To remove a contact from the blacklist, you need to open Phone, then Options and Call Settings. Next, select Blocking and Blocking List.

Xiaomi

On these smartphones, adding contacts to the blacklist occurs a little differently.

• Open Settings – Security – Blacklist;
• Click on settings in the upper right corner and activate the Enable blocking option;
• In this field, select the sub-item Blacklist numbers and add here the numbers of all subscribers from whom you do not want to receive calls.

Do not forget that the sequence of actions may differ slightly depending on the version of the software installed on the smartphone.

Meizu

Owners of such smartphones can get rid of annoying calls in this way.

1. Open the Phone section and go to the Dialing tab.
2. Find the desired number and select the “Blacklist” sub-item.

To remove a number from an emergency or add more numbers there, you should open the Security application and go to the Spam blocking tab. Click on the additional menu and select Blacklist Settings. Next, click on the Add to blacklist option.

Lenovo

On most smartphones running the Android operating system, a blacklist is standard functionality. To add a contact to an emergency on a Lenovo phone, you need to do this:

• Go to the Phone application and select All settings;
• Activate the latest function from the Black/White lists;
• Find the desired contact in the phone book and long press on it. A context menu appears in which you need to select the “Add to blacklist” section.

You can also block individual subscribers using software. There are many such programs in the Play Market that help block numbers.

Other models

You can also add phone numbers to the blacklist on HTC smartphones. They do it like this:

• Open the phone;
• Press and hold your finger on the desired contact for several seconds;
• A context menu appears where you need to select Block and confirm your actions.

In the same way, you can add more numbers to the list and, if necessary, remove them.

LG mobile devices are also in great demand. Here, adding contacts to the emergency situation occurs like this:

• Open the Phone application;
• Click on the additional menu, these are three dots located in the upper right corner;
• Select the Call Settings section, and then the Call Rejection item;
• Tap on the Reject calls item and then add the contacts of annoying callers.

Modern smartphones from other manufacturers also have a similar option. Most often you can find it in the settings, in the Security section. If something does not work out, it is recommended that you carefully read the instructions for your mobile device.

Methods for iPhone

The iOS operating system boasts the best implementation of blocking incoming calls. However, you may also need to install third-party applications on your iPhone. First, let's look at the iPhone's own capabilities.

Native iOS capabilities

The following numbers are not recommended for blocking:

1. Find the subscriber's profile in the phone book and open it.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the menu and tap on “block caller”.
3. The smartphone will ask permission for this action, confirm it.

After this, the profile of the unwanted contact will change slightly. The message “unblock subscriber” will appear.

When this contact tries to call you, he will hear one long beep, followed by a series of short beeps.

It may also go to voicemail.

Third party software

If you lack the built-in functionality of iOS, you can download additional applications to block annoying contacts:

1. Application "Call Blocker: Block spam calls". There is a smart lock function. The user can create their own blacklist or set a filter for spam calls.

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‎Call Blocker

Developer: UnknownPhone.com

Price: Free+

1. Numbo Call Blocker application. A free program that has the function of blocking unwanted numbers. There is also a spam contact database, but users write that it is very small.

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‎Numbo: Caller ID

Developer: Numbo sro

Price: Free+

Question answer

Users often ask: how to activate the option to filter unwanted calls on their iPhone. They are also interested in some aspects of the operation of blacklists. Let's talk about this in more detail.

Where is the blocked list?

iPhone has a blacklist. To view it, do:

1. Open “Settings”, then enter the “Phone” item.
2. Unscrew the tape towards the bottom. Find the line “Blocked contacts”, tap on it.
3. A complete list of prohibited numbers will open.

In this menu you can not only view, but also remove the old number or add a new one.

Is it possible to reject all strangers?

In version 13 of the iOS operating system, this option appeared by default. To enable it, you need:

1. Go to the “Settings” of the gadget, scroll down to the “Phone” item, and enter it.
2. In this menu, unscrew the tape to the bottom, and check the box next to “Mute unknowns.”

When activated, the blocked subscriber will automatically be transferred to an answering machine when trying to reach the user.

Why do you need Do Not Disturb mode?

This option is made to prevent the user from being distracted by the smartphone.

When you activate Do Not Disturb mode, only vibration will work, but you can turn it off. Caller information will not appear on the display. The mode is convenient for night time, at school or at work.

Will I receive SMS from an emergency number?

It all depends on what functionality the subscriber uses. By default, SMS messages from emergency contacts are blocked. In some applications, you need to enable this option yourself.

Block incoming calls on iPhone

On iPhones you can also block some phone numbers. In addition, it is possible to block SMS messages from certain subscribers or from unfamiliar senders. Blocking on Aifne can be done in several ways.

Smartphone

1. Go to the Phone application and go to the recent section. Here click on the information icon next to the phone number you want to block.
2. Scroll the screen to the very bottom and select the Block subscriber option here.

You can add several dozen subscribers to the Black List. If desired, they can be removed from there at any time.

FaceTime

You can also block certain subscribers using this program.

• Go to the FaceTime program and click on the information icon next to the phone number you want to block;
• Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select Block caller.

If you wish, you can also block SMS messages from certain subscribers. To do this, go to the messages section, select the desired conversation and then click on the information icon, then enter the number or name of the subscriber. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select Block caller.

After the subscriber is blocked, he will still be able to leave voice messages on the answering machine, but you will not receive a notification about this. However, the person calling you will not receive a notification that he is blocked.

A universal way to block numbers on push-button phone models

First of all, you should turn to the functionality of the device itself. Typically, on such older models, number blocking is carried out through the “Contact List”. For this:

1. Go to “Contacts”.

2. Select the subscriber and click “Block”. On some models, this option is called “Block contacts” or “Add to emergency”.

A more complex method is to add contacts to one group and set the alarm type to “Silent”.

The disadvantage of both of these methods is that you will first have to spend a long time entering unwanted contacts into your address book and performing a bunch of manipulations. In addition, a persistent caller will constantly hear beeps, so he will continue to try. Also, at the time of his calls, the owner of the phone himself will not be able to use a push-button mobile phone to make calls.

Third party software

In the Play Market you can find many programs that allow you to block not only calls, but also SMS messages. In such applications, you can configure blacklists and even set their duration.

The most popular applications of this type:

• AntiNuisance - Allows you to block a number immediately from the caller list.

• Number - With the help of such a program, you can not only limit the circle of callers, but you will also be warned about suspicious calls and numbers.

• Call blocker - A completely free utility, with the same set of options as other applications.

All the programs in question do not take up much memory. When trying to make a call, the blocked subscriber hears frequent beeps, as if the line is busy, or cannot get through at all, as if the network signal is weak.

For smartphones running the iOS operating system, you can also find special programs in the application store.

from the operator

Most Russian operators provide a service called Black List. However, as practice shows, such a service is not very popular. And there is an explanation for this. Operators provide this service for a fee, that is, every month you need to pay an additional 50 rubles. In this case, only telephone calls are blocked, but the blocked user can send messages as usual.

1. MTS. There are several ways to blacklist a number. Dial *442# call and follow the instructions. Send an SMS message with the text 22*phone number to number 4424. You can enter a number of numbers into the emergency situation in your personal account, here you can even set a schedule and hours when the number will be unavailable for a number of subscribers. Connection and disconnection are free, the subscription fee for the service is 1.5 rubles per day.
2. Beeline. To add a number to an emergency situation, dial *110*771*subscriber number in international format#. To remove a contact from an emergency situation, dial *110*772*subscriber number in international format#. View calls per day from subscribers included in the list *110*775#. The subscription fee is 1.01 rubles per day. Adding one number to an emergency situation will cost 3.05 rubles.
3. Megaphone. To connect, dial *130# and follow the instructions. Or send an SMS message to number 5130 with the text + (space)XXXXXXXXXXXX. Connection is free, the subscription fee for the service is 1 ruble per day.
4. Tele 2. Activate the service *220*1# and call. To add a number, dial *220*1*subscriber number, then # and the call button. The subscription fee is 2 rubles per day, the cost of adding one number is 1.6 rubles.

This method of blocking is also inconvenient because you need to figure out how to block contacts correctly. Often this requires consultation with a specialist.

Method number 2: If the person is not friends

Step #1 . To quickly block a person who is not your friend, go to his page.

Step #2 . Under your avatar, click on the three dots and then on the “Block” button. That's it, now this person will not be able to write messages to you and view information on your page.

Block a person.

How to block SMS

Depending on the smartphone model, the sequence of actions may differ. For mobile devices running operating systems from version 6 inclusive, the sequence of actions will be as follows:

• Open the Messages application;
• Click additional settings, these are three dots in the upper right corner;
• Select the Block messages option;
• Select Blocked messages;
• After this, a list of all blocked numbers opens.

But do not forget that even if a number is blocked, the caller can leave voice messages, although notifications about this will not be received.

How to remove a number from the blacklist

Sometimes after a while it is necessary to remove the number of a certain subscriber from the black list. You can do it like this:

• Go to settings and go to the Applications section;
• Click on the section Calls – All calls;
• They are opening a state of emergency here;
• They look at who is there and delete the necessary numbers.

Blacklist is a rather useful service that allows you to temporarily block certain numbers. The easiest way to block a contact is on the phone itself, but if you wish, this can be done using your operator or third-party programs.

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Option 2: Number in contacts

If you want to block the number of a user whose data was previously saved in the address book, use the “Contacts” application or the system dialer tab of the same name.

1. Open Contacts and find the number from which you no longer want to receive calls. Tap the profile icon on the left to go to the details page.

   If necessary, use the search by entering the name assigned to the subscriber or part of it in the appropriate line.

2. Call up the menu.

3. Select "Block numbers".

4. To confirm, tap on the words “Block” in the pop-up window. Additionally, if there is such a need, Fr.

At this point, the problem stated in the title of this article can be considered solved.