If someone calls your phone very often, then you can stop answering the call, turn off the sound, but the call will still interfere. The problem can be solved using the function built into smartphones - "Black List". Thus, the contact will be blocked, and the person will not be able to reach you.
What is the "Blacklist" and what is it used for
Blacklist is an additional feature that all modern telephones are equipped with. With the help of the "Black List", owners of smartphones based on the Android operating system can protect themselves from calls from hooligans and unpleasant people with whom they try not to communicate, block calls from various advertising agencies and their mailings.
You can block a contact through your mobile operator. In contrast to blocking through the phone, this function is paid, but it provides more options. For example, except for incoming calls, you will not receive notifications about calls to the specified subscriber, his messages.
Adding a contact to the blacklist using the built-in function does not provide such an opportunity, but it is completely free. In this case, calls from the selected subscriber will be blocked, but the system will automatically send you a notification about this call, and all messages sent by the subscriber will also be received.
How to add a contact / phone number to the "Blacklist" on Android
In different versions of mobile devices based on the Android operating system, the method of adding a contact to the blacklist is slightly different. The main differences in settings exist between Android versions below 4.0 and, accordingly, newer versions above 4.0.
Adding to the "Blacklist" on Android below 4.0
On Android version below 4.0, the subscriber's number that you want to block must be in the contact list on your phone. In older versions of the operating system, you first have to activate the "Blacklist" function and only then add a contact:
Adding to the "Blacklist" on Android above 4.0
Adding a number to the blacklist on smartphones with Android above 4.0 will be slightly different:
Please note that in all cases, after blocking a subscriber, you will no longer receive calls from him. Nevertheless, every time after a blocked subscriber calls, an SMS notification will come about the time and date of the call, and the subscriber will also be able to independently send messages to your smartphone. If you are regularly bothered by an unknown number, for example, an advertising agency, then add it to your contacts and to the black list, then he will not be able to get through.
Video: how to add to the "Blacklist" on an Android phone
Setting up the "Blacklist"
There are several ways to bring a contact back to the whitelist. Most often, it is enough to do the same procedure as when adding, only you need to uncheck the box next to the "Enable black list" item (the wording will differ on different phone models). Unfortunately, standard smartphone tools do not allow changing other parameters, for example, specifying a specific date when you cannot be reached, but this can be done using additional programs.
Additional programs for blocking
With the software, everything is a little easier, and all owners of smartphones based on Android can use it, and it does not matter what version of the phone you have. In the Play Market, find an application called Blacklist. The key feature of the application is that it allows you to block not only calls from subscribers, but also SMS messages.
To do this, you will need to make the following settings:
The application allows you to block even non-numeric numbers, which will be relevant in cases when you are bored with advertising companies. You can always view the history of blocked calls and messages in the "History" tab and even read the contents of SMS. You can unblock the subscriber by highlighting the number and clicking on the bucket image located in the upper right corner.
Video: Working with the Blacklist program
Another unique method also allows you to block incoming calls and messages from subscribers. Download Avast! Mobile Security antivirus from the app store (not all antiviruses have the ability to add contacts to the black list).
Whichever method you use, each blocked subscriber will hear that the number is busy. Messages sent to them will not be displayed on the screen, but you will still be able to view them.
The advanced functionality of setting the blacklist is available only for additional software. With their help, you can not only block the calls themselves, but also incoming messages, view their contents, the date of receipt and, in the case of antivirus, even set the date for disabling these functions.
All of these applications are distributed free of charge (there are paid versions with great capabilities), so any user can download them and, if the phone parameters and system requirements of the program match, install them on their smartphone.
Video: Blocking Unwanted Calls with Avast! Mobile Security
Possible problems and solutions
The main thing is, when you download and install the program, do it only with the help of official or trusted sources (Play Market or AppStore). Otherwise, you run the risk of "catching" malicious software on your phone. With its help, attackers can easily figure out the contacts of people with whom you communicate, your personal phone number and steal a huge amount of confidential data (especially if you often text via SMS). If you still use unverified sources, for example, forums where "flashed" versions of programs are posted, then install antivirus software in advance.
When using the blacklist, one serious problem can arise - after adding a person to the blacklist, you can skip some important event. If you used an additional utility, then the person will not be able to let you know about him at all, because incoming messages will also be blocked. Also, be careful when dialing a number when adding a contact to the blacklist, so that another person does not accidentally get there. Usually no one has any other serious troubles when working with blacklists (especially built-in ones).
Each owner of a smartphone on the Android operating system can quickly block unwanted contact. This will help both traditional tools of the operating system itself, and additional applications. If it doesn't matter whether SMS will come from a blocked subscriber and you don't need to set a specific time and date, then use the standard features. In all other cases, various applications will come to the rescue. After blocking, neither calls from the blocked subscriber, nor SMS messages will bother you.
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Not all phones have a feature that will allow you to add a number to the blacklist. This allows you to block the subscriber so as not to receive incoming calls and messages from him. But what to do in cases where there is simply no such function on the phone. And in such situations, the subscriber can use a special option that the company provides for its subscribers. It works on the same principle, but there are some restrictions on the number of blocked numbers. To learn more about the terms of service, you should familiarize yourself with this material.
You can always limit your social circle, and this allows you to do Beeline Black List service... With the help of it, the user independently determines those subscribers from whom he can call and those who will be blocked.
To use this option, you must activate it on your number. After that, configure it and add all the necessary numbers to the black list. Thus, all unwanted numbers are blocked on your mobile phone.
Connect the "Black List" on Beeline
This option is not included in the basic set of services and, therefore, you need to activate it yourself. You can activate the service on your phone in different ways, the simplest of them are described below:
- Using USSD *110*771#
- Through the user's personal account
- During a personal visit to the office of the company
- By calling the support center
The easiest and fastest way to activate is to use a special service activation command. To do this, you need to dial a request on the phone and press the call button. You can also activate any option through the self-service system of subscribers "My Beeline".
Find a service in the list of services and leave a request for its connection. Well, for those who cannot perform activation on their own, visit the company's office or call the Beeline operator. The company's employees will independently make the connection and explain how to use the service on the phone. Special attention should be paid to service management.
How to add a number to the blacklist
Just connecting the service is not enough. After activation, you need to manually add all the numbers that need to be blocked. It should be noted that the user can add no more than 40 numbers to the block list. The addition takes place as follows:
- To add a number, you need to dial the combination * 110 * 771 * subscriber number # and press the call button. After which the number will be added to the list
- In order to delete a subscriber's number that was previously added to the list, dial the combination on the phone * 110 * 772 * number of the subscriber to be deleted # and press the call button
You can always view a list of all numbers that are blocked. This can be done using the combination * 110 * 773 # and press the call button. But that's not all, the option allows you to view the calls of blocked numbers per day, for this you just need to dial * 110 * 775 #.
Service usage cost
With regard to tariffication, this service is provided to all users for a fee. In this case, the fee is charged both for adding numbers and for using the service itself. On the prepaid payment system, the user is charged a monthly fee of 1 ruble per day.
If the subscriber uses the service on a postpaid system, then 30 rubles will be charged from him once a month. For adding one mobile number to the black list, 3 rubles will be charged.
If the user needs to view calls from blocked numbers for this day, then 5 rubles will be deducted from him for each such request.
How to disable the "Black List" on Beeline
There are times when using this option no longer makes sense. And in order not to waste money on paying for a service that is no longer needed, it is enough to simply deactivate it. And this can be done in various ways. Among such methods, the following can be used.
Smartphones running on Android OS have a very convenient feature - barring calls from hidden numbers... As far as I can see, very few users are aware of its existence. Therefore, today we will talk about it.
What is a hidden number
Number hiding is one of the functions of GSM networks. As a rule, any mobile operator has a paid service of hiding the number. Different operators may call it differently: either "Anti-identifier", or "Incognito", but the essence is the same, since it is based on the ability of the GSM network to hide the Caller ID of the caller.
If the subscriber has paid for such a service, he can choose to hide or show his phone number during a call. When you receive a call from a hidden number, the phone screen displays instead of a number or name: Number is hidden... On different phones, the hidden number may also be called Private Number, Withheld or Unknown.
When is the function of barring incoming calls from hidden numbers useful?
It is logical to assume that most often number hiding service used by subscribers who have reasons to hide it. It can be taxi services, which often call from GSM gateways, because they do not want to be called back to the gateway number, and representatives of various other companies. Sometimes, even your friends can call you from a hidden number in order to intrigue or prank you. However, collectors, scammers and other unpleasant personalities often use similar techniques.
From my experience, I can say this: the number hiding service was most often used by people with whom very few people want to communicate. As a rule, the calls of such people are not answered, and their phone numbers are blacklisted. Therefore, this is one of their methods to get through to someone who does not really want to talk to you.
A function of barring calls from unknown numbers actually adds an unknown number to the blacklist.
How to block unknown callers on Samsung Galaxy S8, S9, S10, Note 8, Note 9
Using Android 8.0.0 as an example with Samsung Experience 9.0 shell:
Ready! Banned and undefined numbers will never get through to you!
How to block hidden number on Huawei phone
To enable a similar option in Huawei, do the following:
Blocking hidden numbers on Xiaomi
Using the example of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 running MIUI 10.0.4.0:
You can also block SMS messages from all senders who are not included in your contact list. To do this, in the antispam settings, select the item Blocking messages, and in paragraph SMS from strangers select Block: 
How to add a hidden number to the blacklist. Android 4
Sign in Settings:
Go to section My device and select Challenges:
Please select Call rejection:
Here first go into setting Auto-deviation mode:
and select the mode Black list:
Then go into setting Black list In chapter Call rejection:
And check the box next to Unknown:
Now all calls from prohibited (hidden) numbers will be rejected automatically.
How to add a banned number to the blacklist in Android 2
Sign in Settings:
Please select Challenges:
Enter setup Call rejection:
Please select Auto-deviation mode:
Select mode Black list:
After that, you will return to the section Call rejection... Enter setup Black list:
and check the box next to Unknown:
Barring calls from hidden numbers in Android 5
Settings
My device
Challenges
Enter setup Call rejection
and make sure the mode is selected Black list:
Enter the number management from the auto-reject list:
Check the box next to Unknown:
Do not forget! Often the subscribers you need can also use the hidden number - for example, the same taxi services.
Attention! The function of hiding the number does not at all guarantee that your number will remain unknown. In the best case, it simply will not be displayed on the screen of your interlocutor, however, the operator always has comprehensive information about all phone numbers. Switching equipment cannot establish communication between two subscribers, "not knowing" the numbers of both.
There is also a function that can be called "anti-anti-identifier" on the fingers and this is not a joke. This service has long been used by persons close to the government, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and some other structures.
Probably, every mobile user finds himself in a situation where he needs to "get rid" of an unwanted incoming call. It is clear that if such a call occurs once, then it can simply be ignored or rejected with a button. But, if such calls begin to interfere with your life, then the easiest way is to use the automatic functions of their rejection. On smartphones using the Android operating system, this can be done quickly and efficiently in several ways.
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You can block an unwanted number on Android smartphones:
- Operating system tools
- By means of the smartphone itself (some models have special functions)
- By means of third-party programs
We will tell you about all the methods on this page of our site.
Where is the "Blacklist" on Android?
V "Call log" or in "Contacts" select the subscriber you want to block. Click on it and hold it for a couple of seconds. After that, a menu should appear on the display of your smartphone, one of the sections of which will be "Add to blacklist".
After a number is included in this list, when it is called to your smartphone, it will be automatically reset.
IMPORTANT: On some devices it is impossible to send numbers from the "Call Log" to such a stop list. The applicant for the blacklist must be saved in the "Contact Book". Therefore, before "banning" such a number, it must be entered there.
How to add a phone number to the "Blacklist" on Android through call settings
On some smartphones running on Android OS, the annoying number can be entered into "Black list" manually. To do this, you need to open "Call history", go to "Settings" and press "Rejecting Calls".
In the list of unwanted numbers that opens (if you already have one), click on "Add" and enter the number of the subscriber, calls from which must be ignored.
IMPORTANT: If you want to "pardon" a number in the "Black List", then go to it and highlight the number you need, click "Delete".
How to block a phone number using Android OS
Unfortunately, not all Android smartphones have a Black List. But this does not mean that the owners of such devices need to look for offers from third-party developers. You can use the tools of the operating system itself. For example, like this.
Go to "Contacts" and choose the number from which calls are causing you moral troubles. Click on it and call the context menu. A list will appear: change, delete, etc. At its end we find Voicemail Only and put a tick next to it. Now, if the owner of this number wants to call you, he will hear short beeps.
Features to block unwanted calls on some Android devices
Some developers use special solutions in their devices to block unwanted calls.
Nexus 4: Voicemail Forwarding
The role of a kind of blocker of unwanted numbers in the Nexus 4 smartphone is played by forwarding to voice mail. We choose "Redirect all calls to voicemail"... If you do not have it or it is not configured, then calls will simply be blocked.
Sony Xperia T: Call Barring
In the Sony Xperia T smartphone, you can get rid of some incoming calls using the function Call Barring... You can find it in the call settings of this device. With the help of "Call Barring" you can block international calls and roaming, as well as, most importantly for the topic of this article, some incoming calls.
IMPORTANT: This function can be activated using the barring code. barring passcode.
HTC One: Blocked Contacts
On the HTC flagship, you can get rid of unnecessary incoming calls using the above Call Barring function. But, also in this smartphone there is another way to "forget" some subscribers once and for all. To do this, HTC One comes with a preinstalled application. We open it, call "Menu" and find Blocked contacts... Push the button "Add" and add the unnecessary number to the list.
LG Optimus G: Call rejection
LG has made the easiest way to get rid of intrusive and unnecessary calls. Go to "Settings", click "Call" and "Reject call"... And we add the numbers that are in our stop list. On the LG Optimus G smartphone, you can reject both single numbers and groups of numbers.
Galaxy S4: Blacklist
For Samsung Galaxy S4 owners, the developers have activated the creation function "Black lists" for blocked subscribers. To do this, you need to open the application "Telephone" and choose "Call settings"... Then we press Call rejection and choose "Automatic stop list"... Add a phone number and save.
In addition, the owners of this Samsung smartphone can enable rejection of all calls at a specific time. To do this, we find in "Settings", chapter "Device" and click on "Lock mode"... We activate this mode and choose what and when to block. In addition to incoming calls, this way you can block notifications coming to your smartphone, alarm clock, etc.
IMPORTANT: If calls are selected, then they will be rejected automatically and at the same time, the phone will not sound or turn on vibration. But, about all rejected numbers, you can see a notification on the smartphone screen.
Block unwanted contact with Android app
A very simple solution to reject unwanted calls is to install special applications from the Play Market. There are a lot of such applications, let's focus on two of the most popular.
This is a great utility that you can use to create "Black" and "White" list in your smartphone. It is distributed in two versions. The free Call Blocker option has intrusive ads. The paid version is not only "cleared" of ads, but also has several special features. For example, storing SMS messages and call history.
The program has an intuitive interface and everyone can easily understand it.
Calls Blacklist
This app also has two versions. Paid version Calls Blacklist costs only $ 3. But, everyone can download a fully functional free version on the Play Market. With this application you can create "Black" list of unwanted contacts and forget about them once and for all.
You can add numbers both from the application itself and from the phone book and call history.
