If someone calls you on your phone very often, you can stop answering the call, turn off the sound, but the call will still interfere. You can solve the problem using the “Black List” function built into smartphones. This way the contact will be blocked and the person will not be able to reach you.
What is the “Black List” and what is it used for?
“Blacklist” is an additional feature that all modern phones 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 operator cellular communication. Unlike blocking via phone, the function is paid, but it provides more options. For example, except for incoming calls, you will not receive notifications about calls from the specified subscriber or his messages.
Adding a contact to the blacklist using the built-in function does not provide such opportunities, 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 Black List on Android
IN different versions mobile devices On the Android operating system, the method of adding a contact to the blacklist is slightly different. The main differences in settings exist between versions of Android below 4.0 and, accordingly, new versions above 4.0.
Adding to the “Black List” on Android below 4.0
On Android versions below 4.0, the number of the subscriber you want to block must be in the contacts list on the phone. In older versions of the operating system, you will first have to activate the “Black List” function and only then add a contact:
Adding to the “Black List” 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. However, every time after a call from a blocked subscriber, you will receive an SMS notification 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 unknown number, for example, an advertising agency, then add him to your contacts and blacklist, then he will not be able to get through.
Video: how to add to the “Black List” on an Android phone
Setting up the "Black List"
You can return a contact to the white list different ways. Most often, it is enough to do the same procedure as when adding, you just need to uncheck the box next to the “Enable black list” item (the wording will differ depending on different models telephones). Unfortunately, standard means Smartphones do not allow you to change other parameters, for example, specify a specific date when you cannot be reached, but this can be done using additional programs.
Additional blocking programs
With the software, everything is a little simpler, and all owners of Android smartphones can use it, and it doesn’t matter what version of the phone you have. IN Play Market Find an application called Blacklist. Key Feature 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 useful in cases where you are tired of 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 a subscriber by highlighting the number and clicking on the bucket image located in the right top corner.
Video: working with the Blacklist program ("Black List")
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 blacklist).
Whatever method you use, each blocked subscriber will hear that the number is busy. The messages he sends will not appear on the screen, but you can still view them.
Advanced functionality for setting up a blacklist is available only in 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 an antivirus, even set the date for disabling these functions.
All of these applications are distributed free of charge (there are paid versions with greater capabilities), so any user can download them if the phone parameters and system requirements Install the program on your smartphone.
Video: Blocking unwanted calls with Avast!Mobile Security
Possible problems and solutions
The main thing is that when you download and install the program, do it only with the help of official or trusted sources (Play Market or AppStore). Otherwise, you risk catching malicious software on your phone. software. With its help, attackers can easily figure out the contacts of the people with whom you communicate, your personal number phone and steal a huge amount of confidential data (especially if you often correspond via SMS messages). If you still use unverified sources, for example, forums where “firmware” versions of programs are posted, then install anti-virus software in advance.
When using a blacklist, one serious problem can arise - after adding a person to the blacklist, you can miss some important event. If you use an additional utility, then the person will not be able to let you know about it 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 end up there. Usually no one experiences any other serious troubles when working with blacklists (especially built-in ones).
Every smartphone owner operating system Android can quickly block unwanted contact. Both traditional tools of the operating system itself and additional applications will help with this. If it is not important whether you receive SMS from a blocked subscriber and you do not need to set a specific time and date, then use the standard options. 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.
Many people have times in their lives when they need to protect themselves from unwanted calls. This may be caused by a reluctance to communicate with specific people, perhaps simply avoiding meetings, etc. But for this method of ignoring I don’t want to change phone number, and there is no need for this. The MegaFon company has made a special service for its clients that places bets from specific subscribers. This option is called “Black List”.
The service is in excellent demand among the company's subscribers. And any clients who use communications from MegaFon can use it. Within the scope of this article will be provided full review service and methods of its use. All data in the article is presented for Moscow and the Moscow region. Cost and other information about the service may differ slightly from other regions. In this regard, before activating and working with the option in other areas, it is worth detailing the data for a specific territory. Detailed information can be obtained at any MegaFon branch, you can also call the operator at hotline or see details on the company's website.
Description of service
MegaFon's "Black List" option allows you to get rid of intrusive calls through soz this list contacts. For example, if there are several or one contact that needs to be blocked, you should use the service from the company, activate it and add the desired number to the list. When will it happen incoming call from a blocked subscriber, he will not hear the usual ones. In this case, the autoinformer will tell you that the phone number was dialed incorrectly, you should double-check the data and repeat the call.
Thanks to this, annoying people will no longer call. But if everything is more or less clear with calls, then you won’t be able to block text messages. The Black List service does not imply blocking messages.
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It is also worth noting that the option can be controlled not only from a mobile phone. It is very comfortable to use through your personal account on the company website. This method of use is very visual and understandable. Thanks to your personal account, you can put not only a phrase from the operator that the number was dialed incorrectly. For some blocked numbers, the hang up type can be changed to:
- The subscriber is temporarily unavailable;
- The subscriber is disconnected.
Each user of the MegaFon service can choose the desired phrase, it all depends on personal preferences. It is worth noting that if forwarding to other numbers is enabled, the “Black List” will not work.
Customers who want to connect to the service should be aware that use is not free. Every day the service will debit money in the amount of 1 ruble. Customers do not have to pay anything to add a contact to their unwanted list. The service activation and deactivation fees have also been waived.
Regarding the number of possible numbers to add to the list, they are not limited. Thus, you can add as many contacts as you like to the list.
It is worth noting that when zero balance, the subscription fee will not be charged. In this regard, the option will be temporarily suspended until the account is replenished.
You can add not only MegaFon numbers to the list. It can include any contact, any operator in Russia.
How to connect the Blacklist to MegaFon
To activate the service, the company has provided several methods:
- It is possible to use a service combination that is assigned to an option. To do this, dial *130# on your phone. . After dialing, press the call button. When the options menu opens on the screen. You will need to confirm the blacklist activations again. After this, you can add numbers to your blocked list.
- Another activation method is to send a text message. True, it should be empty. To send, the telephone number 5130 is used. Once connected, subscribers will be notified of successful activation via an incoming message.
- As in most cases, the option can be enabled on the company’s website by logging into your Personal Area. To access your account, you need a password, which you can receive after registration. The office is located in the upper right corner home page Megaphone.
- If you can’t activate the option yourself, company employees will come to your aid. Alternatively, you can dial 0500 and press the number 0. After this, the company operator will be called, who can be asked to connect. For this method, you will need to provide a code word or provide your passport details.
- In order not to wait for the operator’s response, you can go to the nearest communication center and contact specialists to activate the service. To do this, you should bring identification documents to the salon.
How to add and remove a number from the blacklist
After activation, you should also know how to manage the service. Thus, to add a new contact to the list, you should use the service set of characters and numbers *130*subscriber phone number# . It is worth noting that the phone number must be dialed in international format. Once the number is dialed and the call is made, the contact will no longer be able to make an incoming call.
MegaFon also allows customers to use another method of adding a contact to the list. To do this, you will need to send a text message, in which you indicate the phone number via “+79***”. It should be sent to number 5130.
Well, if you use a personal account, then it’s faster and easier to add new contacts through it. But this will require access to the Internet and a computer or laptop.
- Using your personal account.
- Send a message with the phrase “inf” or “inf”. The shipping number remains the same 5130.
- The easiest way is to use the ussd command *130*3# . After dialing, you need to make a call and the list will appear on the screen.
- If you have questions about working with the service, it is recommended to use the help desk developed specifically for this function. To do this, you will need to enter the ussd request *130*5# on the device , and then use the provided menu. You can also send a message to number 5130, indicating the word “help” or “help”.
Removing a number from the list is possible in some ways:
- Through your personal account;
- Via service code *130*phone in international format# ;
- Send a text message to the operator at number 5130. The body of the letter should include the number of the subscriber from whom you want to unblock.
Unfortunately, using the service does not allow you to view the contacts of people who tried to call. The company did not think through this functionality.
How to disable
To deactivate the service, use any convenient method:
- Taking your passport with you, contact a specialist at the company salon. Also, if you have your passport information, you can ask the call center operator for help with deactivation. To do this you need to call 0500.
- Service Guide will allow you to independently deactivate the blacklist in a couple of minutes. To do this, you need to go to the active services section, go to the “Black List” and click on the disable button.
- Without access to the Internet, disconnection is possible by typing the ussd command. She looks like *130*4# . After this, you should make a call and remove the subscription fee, along with the blocking effect will be terminated.
- You can also write a message and send it to 5130. The text should say “OFF” or “off”.
With the advent mobile phones The time for communication has increased, and at the same time personal space has sharply decreased. Anyone can violate the comfort zone and it is often difficult to get rid of annoying people, and multiple missed calls, if you simply do not answer the call, can be unnerving. How can you prevent certain people from bothering you at all? How to add a number to the “black” list?
Add a number to the Black List - ways
- Using the phone's operating system.
- Using downloaded special applications.
Before downloading the application, make sure that you can make do with the settings of the device itself so as not to unnecessarily take up memory on your phone.
How to add a number to the “Black List” using the device’s operating resources?
For different versions of Android, the sequence of actions will be different.
For Android version 4.0 and higher
- Open “Contacts”.
- Select the desired number from the list. It must be saved in the phone, not on the CIM card.
- Open the “Menu”. You can use the icon in the form of three bold, horizontal dots. It is located at the bottom of the screen.
- In the menu window, opposite the item “Blocking” incoming call", put a tick.
- Incoming calls from an unwanted subscriber are blocked.
- You can remove the block just as easily by simply unchecking the box.
For Android version below 4.0
- The number to be blocked must be saved in the phone, not on the CIM card.
- Open “Settings” - “Calls” - “All calls” - “Call rejection”.
- Find “Black List” - “Add”.
- Next to “Include in blacklist”, check the box.
- Open “Contacts” - “Menu”. To do this, press “Contacts” with your finger and hold until it appears.
- Select “Add to blacklist”.
- To unblock a number, you need to uncheck the box next to “Add to blacklist.”
How to add a subscriber to the Blacklist on different phones?
Samsung, smartphone
- Open the Phone application - Call List.
- Select the number to block.
- Open " Additional functions" and select "Add to blacklist".
- Remove a number from the “Black List”: “Settings” - “Call Settings” - “Call Rejection”.
LG
- Open the "Phone" menu.
- In the upper right corner, click on the three dots and select “Call Settings” from the pop-up menu.
- Open the "General" section and select "Call Rejection" - "Reject a call from ..." and select a number.
If your phone does not have the Black List function, you can install it by downloading the application you like from the Play Market or another source. There is enough choice, including free versions. There are applications with wider functionality than in the operating system, for example, SMS blocking.
How to get rid of unwanted calls for Android using Voicemail feature
IN different versions it may also be called “Add contact to voicemail” or “Direct blocking”.
A contact marked in the directory with the “Direct blocking” checkbox will receive busy tones.
You can set “Voicemail” to a non-existent subscriber number, then the unwanted subscriber will receive the signal “ This number not serviced." This method is only suitable if you do not use Voicemail.
Using this method or installing the application is your personal choice.
As a result of adding a number to the Black List for a blocked subscriber, when you call, after the first ring, the call will be automatically dropped.
Your personal space and comfort will be under your control.
The telephone was invented to communicate and transmit information. And it is also needed to bring people together. But it often happens that, due to certain reasons, we do not want to pick up the phone and answer the call. He still doesn't stop talking. That’s when a person begins to think about the question of how to protect himself from such problems. Fortunately, phone manufacturers also faced this situation, so they took care of the function in the phone - a blacklist. By definition, a “black list” is needed to protect oneself from unfriendly people or other entities with whom the subscriber has neither the desire nor the mental strength to talk. Or differently. The blacklist includes those people and organizations that are denied the privilege to communicate with this subscriber.
Nowadays, most operators offer such a service - adding unwanted numbers to the blacklist. To do this, you only need to dial a few numbers and that’s it, voila, the subscriber is unavailable! Let's look at how to enable a blacklist for different mobile operators using the example of leading operators. So, Beeline offers this option: *110*771*++++++++++++# and a call key. Instead of plus signs, you must insert 11 digits of the unwanted subscriber’s number. The number must be written starting from 7. If a subscriber from the unwanted group returns to priority again, he can easily be resuscitated. To do this, you need to dial the following set of numbers: 110*772*++++++++++++# and the call key. MTS also offers a service for blacklisting a phone. In this case, the algorithm of actions is approximately similar.
So, to add to the black list, you need to press sequentially: *880*26*++++++++++# and call. In this case there are 10 plus signs, instead you need to dial the phone number without 7. If you need to return a subscriber from the list, press the following combination: *880*27*++++++++++++# and call. Plus signs are the same subscriber number without the 7. How can MegaFon subscribers add a number to the “black list”? A combination of numbers helps to do this: *130*++++++++++++# and the call key. The number must be dialed starting from 7. To restore the number, repeat the combination: *130*++++++++++++# and the call key. But, by the way, at MegaFon this is not the only opportunity to add a subscriber to the category of prohibited ones. How to blacklist a number using an operator, what is necessary for this and what are the features of such manipulation.
So as not to waste energy and nerves on unwanted calls, you can call the operator at 0500. Using the autoinformer’s prompts, you can reach the operator. He will listen to the essence of the problem and tell you how to blacklist the number. To activate the list of malicious individuals, you should send an empty SMS to number 5130. Soon you will receive a notification that this list is connected and now you can add guilty subscribers to it. However, this service is paid - 1 ruble per day. But the connection itself is free. This service is also convenient because even if negative balance it will continue to block unwanted callers. They will still hear the operator’s response: “The number is dialed incorrectly. Please check that you dialed the correct number and call back."
There are also variations in answers for such subscribers. You can choose them yourself by going to the Service Guide website. The following variations are offered: “Rejected” or “Unavailable”. As for SMS messages from the list of ignored subscribers, they will not come only from those numbers that are identified by the network. If the number is hidden, then such SMS will be delivered. The blacklist contains up to 300 numbers, and they do not necessarily have to be serviced by MegaFon. These may be subscribers of different operators. When considering the question of how to add a number to the blacklist, it is worth mentioning that you can just as easily remove it from there, and absolutely free. There is also a function that allows you to view and make adjustments to the blacklist. To do this, just dial: *130*3# and the call key.
If you want to disable such a list and remove all numbers from it, then you can use either the combination of numbers *130*4# and a call, or send a text - off or off to number 5130. The same function is sometimes available in the phone settings. In this case, without contacting the operator, you can simply put the culprits on ignore list with a slight movement of your hand. So, for a subscriber to become Persona non Grata, just go to the settings, select “Blacklist Settings” or “Applications” and select “Add to Blacklist”. The reverse process occurs in the same way. The only difference is that you need to select a subscriber from the black list who returns to the white list and click the “Delete” option. Some phones do not provide this ability to manipulate numbers.
In these cases, it remains possible to use the service mobile operator or download mobile app. There are quite a lot of such programs, for example, CallFilter, Handy Blacklist or BlackListCaller, they allow you to ignore an unwanted number and automatically drop such a call. Inventive mobile phone users have come up with a simple way to ignore unpleasant interlocutors. To do this, it is proposed to record the ringtone “Silence” or “Complete Silence” and set up call forwarding of these subscribers to any other, non-existent number. Which option to choose is a matter of taste; all these methods are proven. However, it is worth remembering that the number format must be international and it must be stored in the phone’s memory.
Today, cellular operators are trying to offer as many options as possible that will interest customers. Among all the attractive offers there is this one MTS Blacklist service. It works easily. Essentially, you prevent a number from calling you. Enable the option, enter the hated phone number. This subscriber will not be able to call you or send you an SMS message until you want it. When trying to call you, the blocked subscriber will receive short beeps in response.
As they say: no way to get through, no problem.
How to connect MTS Blacklist
The option is available to all Mobile TeleSystems subscribers, although it cannot be installed on all tariffs. If you are the owner of the “”, “Online”, “MTS iPad” or “Cool” tariff plan, then before installing the offer you will have to change the tariff plan. To be able to block the receipt of sms, “Sms Pro” is additionally connected, this type offers when connecting to the blacklist are provided free of charge.
Activating the Black List service from MTS is not difficult. There are two ways to do this.
1 The first option is to make a connection there. To log in you will need a login and password. Your login is your phone number. The password is obtained separately via SMS. Once you receive the password, you can remember it, and then always log into the assistant using it. You can also request a new password each time you log in and log in calmly. Everything is connected in the “services” section. There you find information about the offer, click “connect”
2 The second method is by sending a special command via phone. The numbers shown on the display are *111*442#. After which you will receive a notification that the function is enabled
How to disable MTS Blacklist
When you activate the offer, the question arises of how to disable the Black List service on MTS. Representatives of the company took care by offering 3 options to choose from:
1 Just send a request *111*442*2#, the option will be disabled.
2 If you are not satisfied with the first method, send an SMS message with the text 442*2 to number 111, you will receive the required result.
3 Use the functions of the Internet assistant. Go to the site, disconnect where you connected.
How to use the Black List
You need to know how to use the Black List service on MTS. The system offers you many options for using the offer. For example, a user can prohibit receiving calls or SMS, either individually or simultaneously. You configure what the caller will hear, i.e. These are busy beeps or the phrase “subscriber is temporarily unavailable.”
That's all the functionality paid service The MTS blacklist does not end there. It is best to visit the company's website and rewrite all the necessary commands related to the options. You can even set a specific time when the blacklist will operate.
Everything is managed, right down to deleting the option itself, through USSD commands, or directly through your personal account. Part useful commands this service can be read below:
- *442*0# — Help with the service
- *442*2# — Help with service management commands
- *442*20# — Shows the entire list of rules
- *442*4# — Shows a list of blocked calls
How to add a number to the MTS blacklist?
After connecting the service, you need to enter a number of commands to add numbers to the black database and set certain rules for them.
- To add a ban with a “Busy” response, you need to dial the combination *442*21*subscriber number#
- Add a ban with the answer “Unavailable” - you need to dial the combination *442*22*subscriber number#
- Add permission for a number - *442*23*subscriber number#
- Delete a rule for a number - *442*24*subscriber number#
- To clear the entire list of rules, dial *442*25*subscriber number#
Attention: The subscriber number is entered in international format (for example, 79121234567)
Cost of the MTS Blacklist service
Included in the cost of the service includes the use of the “sms Pro” function. You don’t have to pay anything to enable or disable the function. Managing teams through numbers 111, 4424 and 232 is also free. The only thing you pay for is to use the option. Therefore, the answer to the question of how much the Black List service costs on MTS will be 1.5 rubles per day. This is the entire price of the issue that will have to be paid.
Limitations of the Black List service
You should immediately assume that the maximum threshold of numbers that can be listed as unwanted is 300 pieces. If calls and SMS are blocked, then receive MMS messages you will always be there, from everyone and in any case. Not all tariff plans support the ability to block.
To get a better acquaintance with the option, you should visit the company’s official website, here you can find answers to all questions, even on how to remove the Black List service on MTS. All information is clear and service management is simple. It’s enough to learn a couple of queries and your life will be much easier with a blacklist against unwanted calls.
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