Situations often arise when you receive unwanted calls, which you don’t want to answer, but you have to be distracted by looking at who is calling. It is for such cases that the “black list” function is intended - by adding a subscriber to it, calls will no longer be received from the blocked phone. While it is very easy to transfer a number there, it is not always possible to delete it. And if the phone gets into an emergency by accident, not every user can cancel the action. What to do in such a situation – we will consider further.
Features of the function and its use
Blacklist in any mobile device is a function that blocks incoming messages and calls from a specific number. Depending on the device model and installed firmware, there are two situations:
- the user does not even know that his phone is receiving messages or calls from a locked phone;
- An icon appears in the notification area indicating a missed call, but there is no sound signal.
Important! You can only block a number that is saved in the memory of your mobile device, and not on the SIM card.
On different OSes, the menu item for entering into an emergency situation may differ
To block an unwanted caller on your smartphone, do the following:
- find a contact in your address book that should be blocked and open it;
- open the menu and activate the “Lock” item; depending on the device model, the inscription may differ slightly.
Many mobile operators provide a feature to block calls from certain users. To activate it, you just need to contact the service department or call the operator.
To block, you can also use third-party programs, in which case it will be possible to fine-tune, for example, when calling, the blocked subscriber will immediately hear a “Busy” signal, all incoming calls from numbers not saved in the phone book are automatically blocked, and so on.
How to remove a phone number from an emergency in the application
In addition to the settings provided in the iOS and Android operating systems, and directly depending on the manufacturer and the proposed shell, there are plenty of tools on the network for editing “Blacklists”. Calls Blacklist is presented on the Play Market digital store website and is capable of blocking calls, editing information from the phone book, and at the same time restoring contacts added to the emergency situation.
On Apple mobile devices, setting up the Black List is faster and more productive through Black List Call: you will even have the chance to add a short comment to blocked contacts and view the history of recent activity.
Removing a subscriber from the black list
The sequence of actions for deleting an emergency number depends on the operating system and the installed proprietary firmware. Let's look at this process using the most common options as an example.
Blacklist on Android OS
To restore a phone from being locked on a mobile device running Android, do the following:
- open “Contacts”;
- find the phone you are interested in and click on it;
- call the menu on the selected contact’s page;
- Find the item with blocking and uncheck it.
As a result, the blocking of the contact is removed, and you will again be able to receive calls and receive incoming messages.
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Samsung smartphones with proprietary firmware
Despite using Android, Samsung mobile phones run on a proprietary shell, as a result of which the sequence of actions is slightly different:
- go to the “Phone” application;
- select the “Journals” section and open the menu;
- Next – call settings, select the “Call Rejection” subsection;
- find the “Black List” item and click on it;
- in the window that opens, find the desired contact, mark it and click on the trash can icon.
In Samsung devices, emergency cleaning is different from Android
After this, the contact will be unblocked and calls can be received from it again.
iPhone devices
To remove a number from the blocked list on iPhone, follow these steps:
- open a list of contacts or recent calls;
- find the desired contact and open it;
- scroll through the available options to the end and click the “Unlock” button;
- If the number you need is not among those presented, you can return from calls by pressing the “i” icon opposite the phone and selecting the appropriate item to unlock.
Emergency is also available on iPhone
How to add a phone number to the blacklist
Want to block someone? The person will call you, but for him everything will look as if he made a mistake when dialing numbers. To achieve this effect, you need to perform a series of sequential operations:
- launch the “Phone” application;
- move to any of the three tabs (“Contacts”, “Favorites” or “Journal”);
- find an unwanted number;
- activate subscriber settings;
- Tap on “Block/Unblock”.
You do not need to delete anything - the harmful subscriber is placed in the blacklist using a special slider. Later you will learn how to unblock a number from the Samsung blacklist, but for now drag the slider to enable. Activate SMS rejection at the same time - this function will also be useful to you. The “Yes” key confirms the changes made.
Unlocking in third-party software and with the help of an operator
If a certain number was included in blocked numbers using special applications, to delete it you need to open the emergency, find the required phone there and click the “Delete” button in the parameters.
When the blocking was carried out using a mobile operator, to resume communication with him you will need to call the operator again or enter a special command. For example, in the case of the Megafon operator, the combination *130*6# is used to completely clear the black list; to delete a specific number, *130*079XXXXXXXXXX#, where XXXXXXXXX is the phone number. In the case of Beeline - *110*775#, for Tele2 - *220*0#.
Operator emergency function
The blacklist is a useful service that is used by many subscribers of mobile operators. Through the phone settings, access to it is provided completely free of charge. But the operator can also offer the client to create his own emergency situation for a fee. Different companies have different prices, as well as methods for removing a number from the list.
As a rule, mobile operators have their own applications. Through them and through your personal account, services are managed, as well as a blacklist. Therefore, first of all, to remove a number from an emergency situation, you should delve into the operator’s application. If this fails, you need to use one of the commands to completely disable the service:
- On Megafon – *130*6#.
- On Beeline – *110*775#.
- On Tele2 – *220*0#.
If it was not possible to clear the black list of one of the presented commands, it is recommended to contact your operator’s support service.
Blacklist on MIUI
One of the widest ranges of contact blocking functions is offered to users by the MIUI shell on Xiaomi smartphones. To add a number, you need to find it in contacts or recent calls, click on the arrow next to the phone and select “Block”.
To remove and fine-tune the emergency settings, open the settings of the mobile device, then select “System applications”, “Phone” and “Antispam”. In this section, you can configure incoming messages, calls from contacts, hidden and unfamiliar numbers, and organizations that have several telephone numbers that differ by 1-2 digits.
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To cancel the blocking, you need to go to this menu and delete the one you need, as a result of which calls and messages will come from it again.
On MIUI ES has many functions
An application that allows you to block users
Although the built-in application allows you to quickly block a contact or hidden incoming number, the functionality of the factory utility is very limited. This is precisely why many users recommend using third-party software for these purposes.
One of these programs is “Black List”, which can be downloaded from Google Play. This application will allow you not only to add a number to the emergency situation, but also to block SMS, as well as prohibit calls for users without numbers (hidden subscribers). The software has an intuitive and simple interface, so you will quickly figure out how to use it.
Now you know how to block an annoying user and/or block calls from unknown callers. Once a subscriber is added to the blacklist, he will not be able to call you even from a hidden number.
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How to unblock a blocked number if the PIN or pack codes are entered incorrectly?
In the situation with the PIN code, everything is quite prosaic: if you enter the combination of numbers that can be found on the insert in the SIM card envelope three times incorrectly, you need to enter the pack. After this service, the number will be restored. You only need to enter the pack code if you know it for sure, since if you enter it wrong ten times, you can block the SIM card once and for all. If you have just such a situation, then there is no other way but to go to the operator’s office. Here they will replace your SIM card, keeping the same number.
Call Blocker
In the Play Store, the user can find an application called Call Blocker, which works perfectly on Samsung phones. The Call Blocker program is a set of utilities that can help deal with both unwanted numbers and determining whether the number is a scammer number.
The program has its own database of numbers of scammers, advertisers and attackers, which is especially useful if a person receives calls very often from different numbers. All blocked phones will not bother the user with their appearance, because they will all be immediately placed in the archive folder.
Features of Call Blocker:
- Multitasking. The program perfectly blocks both incoming calls and SMS messages.
- Call recognition and instant blocking.
- Enhanced CallerID - this feature allows the application to identify contacts independently, without user assistance.
- Do not disturb - Creating a time schedule during which the user will not be distracted by SMS and calls.
These are not all the features and functionality of the program, but it’s worth familiarizing yourself with them in more detail after installation.
Call Blocker
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How to enable the blacklist using a third-party application for Android
The blacklist can be launched using another method - through third-party resources and applications. This method is suitable in cases where the phone receives a huge number of calls. Such applications can block several numbers at once.
Applications for blocking numbers
You can download applications for blocking incoming numbers through Google Play. The following may be suitable:
- "Black list" for blocking calls and messages. It has an accessible, intuitive interface that provides the ability to independently add and remove numbers. At the same time, it takes up very little space in the device’s RAM and does not interfere with its normal operation;
- "Blacklist PRO" is an improved version of the previous application. Allows you to block not only messages and calls, but also numbers starting with certain combinations of numbers, for example, all incoming calls from advertising organizations, banks, etc. In this case, there is no login using a password, as well as notifications that the subscriber tried to call or left a voice message;
- “Call Blocker” has the most clear and simple interface, a very small number of functions and settings. But they are enough to block subscribers, calls and messages. In addition, the application allows you to block incoming calls from unknown numbers;
- “Don't Call Me” is a simple application in Russian that allows you to block incoming calls and messages from unknown numbers. To enable the feature, you need to go to “Call Log” and select the number you want to exclude. The main advantage of this resource is the availability of an extensive database of numbers for advertising agencies, banks and collection agencies. They are automatically detected and blocked.
Note! All of the apps listed are completely free, but some of them have paid features and add-ons. It is up to the subscriber to decide whether to connect them or not.
Thus, the blacklist allows you to make using your smartphone as convenient and simple as possible. It will forever get rid of annoying calls at any time of the day and messages from subscribers. All that remains for the user is to find the most convenient way to use it.
1 01.12.2020
I think everyone, at least once in their life, has had the need to add a number to the blacklist in order to get rid of unwanted calls. But, regardless of whether we want to block a specific person or an entire company whose operators are driving us crazy with the offer of services, we often would not want the person we are blocking to know about it. Therefore, it is logical that many are interested in whether a blocked user will know that he has been added to the blacklist . Let's figure it out together.
It’s not that difficult to identify whether your number has been blacklisted
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Let's start with the fact that there are several ways to block a phone number . Depending on which one you choose, the blocked subscriber will see different results when trying to call you.
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If you are constantly being redirected to voicemail or hear short beeps, you are most likely blacklisted
The first method is not to block the number directly, but to allow only voice calls from it. Accordingly, when the subscriber dials your number, it will be forwarded to voicemail, which you can then listen to. True, not everyone likes this option, because, although it allows you to burn bridges, it still leaves a kind of ferry for communication. In the end, you will still receive voice messages, which means you will be able to listen to them.
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The second way is to add the number to the blacklist. Many applications, including standard ones, allow you to do this. But, no matter which one you choose, the outcome will be the same: the person calling you will endlessly hear intermittent beeps, as if you yourself are trying to call him at the same moment. If your default app doesn't have a call blocking feature, download Phone from Google. There is also the ability to block incoming calls, as well as configure the detection of spam calls, which is also very useful.
Where is the blacklist in Samsung Galaxy S 3?
Go to the dialer (phone), “Menu” button, Call Settings -> Call Rejection and there you will see the “Black List”.
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