If you are being harassed by calls from a certain number and you have an Android phone, then you can easily block this number (add it to the blacklist) so that they don’t call from it, and do this in several different ways, which will be discussed in the instructions .
The following ways to block a number will be considered: using built-in Android tools, third-party applications for blocking unwanted calls and SMS, as well as using the corresponding services of telecom operators - MTS, Megafon and Beeline.
The Play Store has many applications designed to block calls from certain numbers, as well as SMS messages.
Such applications allow you to conveniently set up a black list of numbers (or, conversely, a white list), enable time blocking, and also have other convenient options that allow you to block a phone number or all numbers of a specific contact.
Among these applications with the best user reviews are:
As a rule, such applications work on the principle of either “not notifying” about a call, like standard Android tools, or automatically sending a busy signal when there is an incoming call. If this option to block numbers also does not suit you, perhaps the following one may interest you.
"Black List" service for mobile operators
All leading mobile operators offer a service for blocking unwanted numbers and adding them to the blacklist. Moreover, this method is more effective than actions on your phone - since the call is not simply rejected or there is no notification about it, but it is completely blocked, i.e. the caller hears “The called party’s device is turned off or is out of network coverage” (but you can also configure the “Busy” option, at least on MTS). Also, when a number is included in the blacklist, SMS from this number are blocked.
Note: I recommend that for each operator you study additional requests on the corresponding official websites - they allow you to remove a number from the black list, view the list of blocked calls (that were not missed) and other useful things.
Blocking a number on MTS
The “Black List” service on MTS is activated using a USSD request *111*442# (or from your personal account), cost - 1.5 rubles per day.
Blocking a specific number is carried out using a request *442# or by sending an SMS to toll-free number 4424 with the text 22*number_to_be_blocked.
For the service, you can configure action options (the subscriber is not available or busy), enter “alphabetic” numbers (alpha numerics), as well as call blocking schedules on the website bl.mts.ru. The number of numbers that can be blocked is 300.
Blocking Beeline numbers
Beeline provides the opportunity to add 40 numbers to the blacklist for 1 ruble per day. Activation of the service is carried out using a USSD request: *110*771#
To block a number, use the command *110*771*number_for_blocking#(in international format, starting from +7).
Note: on Beeline, as far as I understand, an additional 3 rubles are charged for adding a number to the blacklist (other operators do not have such a fee).
Blacklist Megafon
The cost of the number blocking service on Megafon is 1.5 rubles per day. Activation of the service is carried out using a request *130#
After connecting the service, you can add a number to the blacklist using the request *130*number#(it is not clear which format is correct to use - in the official example from Megafon, a number starting with 9 is used, but I think the international format should work).
When calling from a blocked number, the subscriber will hear the message “Wrong number dialed.”
I hope the information will be useful and, if you need to prevent calls from a certain number or numbers, one of the methods will allow you to do this.
There are situations in life in which we are bothered by annoying calls on our mobile phones from strangers or those with whom we have no desire to talk. The so-called black list is a salvation from such moments, but not everyone knows how to block a subscriber on LG. In this article we will describe the standard blocking method using third-party applications, the latter are also capable of blocking not only calls, but also SMS and mms messages.
In order to add a contact to the blacklist on an LG smartphone in the standard way, you need to go to the “Settings” menu and in the “Wireless Networks” section select “Call Settings”. The same effect can be achieved through the “Phone” application, also known as the dialer, tap on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen and select the last item. In the call settings that open, you need to select the “Call Rejection” item from the “Incoming Call” section. A menu opens before us where you can configure call blocking from the list, block all calls, automatically reject incoming calls from hidden numbers and, of course, add an annoying caller through the Contacts application, call history, or enter the number manually.
In this way, you can ensure yourself a quiet and peaceful environment without resorting to using third-party programs, and anyone trying to bother you will only hear short beeps, like when a line is busy. But what if you need to block not only calls, but also messages? Here we will be helped by applications from Google Play, which are created specifically for fine-tuning the blocking. The most popular of them are discussed below.
Application "Blacklist"
This program is equipped with a fairly large set of tools to add a subscriber to the black list on LG, blocking everything and everyone from him. The application will save you from both annoying calls and SMS and MMS messages, and will also notify you about the work done.
Blacklist application
A program with similar functionality and the same rich set of tools. Its only significant difference from the previous application is the lack of the ability to block multimedia MMS messages, but instead there is a schedule for enabling and disabling blocking.
Sometimes we all get bothered by constant calls. A carelessly left contact on the Internet, a filled out form in a store, or annoying friends. Whatever the reason, adding a number to your blacklist is easy. And today we will tell you how to do this.
Blocking numbers on Android
On smartphones, the “black sheet” function is installed by default. The problem is that not on all smartphones the emergency response is available directly from the “Contacts” menu. As an example, the instructions use OS 6.5, but don’t worry, no changes regarding the blacklist have appeared in new versions of the system.
"Calls" and "Contacts"
The easiest and most effective way is to use the built-in capabilities of each phone.
Call menu:
- Find the number you need.
- Click on it and hold.
- Select “Block number” from the list.
Contacts menu:
- Open your contact list.
- Go to “options” and “Settings”.
- Select "Call blocking".
- Set up an emergency situation.
The downside is that the blocked subscriber will call you by hiding the number.
How to reject hidden calls
To make sure they don't reach you, allow your phone to automatically reject calls from hidden numbers. For this:
- Go to Call Settings from your phone's settings menu.
- Open the Call Rejection menu.
- Click on “Reject from list” or “Reject from”.
- Check the “Hidden numbers” checkbox.
From now on you will not be disturbed by any hidden calls.
Blacklist on Samsung
Samsung smartphones released before 2016 use the TouchWiz shell. Therefore, working with emergencies here is different from regular Android.
- Find the number.
- Click on it and open the context menu.
- Select “Add to blacklist”.
Block numbers on iPhone OS
With apples the situation is simpler. Both iPhone and iPad have a built-in add to emergency feature:
- Open the “Phone” window and click on the blue button with the “i” icon next to the number you want to block.
- Go to the “Data” tab and click on “Block subscriber”.
A blocked contact will not be able to call you, write to you, or make a video call. To manage the blacklist, go to the “Edit” menu through the “Settings”, “Phone” and “Blocked” menus.
Do Not Disturb feature
To block calls from hidden or unknown numbers, create a “White List” of contacts. Only those who are members will be able to call you. Don't forget to turn off this mode if you are waiting for an important call.
Applications
In addition to the standard emergency functionality that is available on every device, there are also specialized programs. They are needed to expand your emergency management capabilities and are available for download in the Play Market and App Store.
- Truecaller;
- Call Blocker;
- Call Control;
- Hiya;
- MrNumber;
- iBlackList.
Each of these programs has its own database of spam numbers. Due to the fact that users have access to them, the databases are constantly updated.
In addition to call barring, the apps also prevent blacklisted callers from sending you SMS. In addition, most programs can block calls from landline numbers or by city or country code.
After installation, the programs replace the standard dialer on your smartphone. And you can enter emergency numbers directly during the call.
Mobile operators
You can block unwanted numbers not only using programs. Your mobile operator is capable of this too. The four largest Russian operators have special services for creating your personal emergency.
Tele 2
The subscription fee is 1 rub. per day, and 1.5 rub. for inclusion in the list. The maximum size is 30 positions. The instructions are below.
MTS
There are three ways to connect the MTS blacklist:
- By command *111*442#.
- Free SMS to number 111 with the text 442*1.
- Manual activation in your personal account on the company website.
Before entering unwanted numbers into it, wait for the connection notification. The cost of the service is 1.5 rubles. in a day.
- to add a subscriber to the list, send SMS 22*7ХХХХХХХХХХ# to number 4424;
- remove from the list - repeat.
Beeline
There is no subscription fee, but every time you add a number, 3 rubles will be debited from your account.
- *110*771# - activate emergency;
- *110*770# - deactivate;
- *110*771*number with 8#;
- *110*772# - remove a number from the list. Upon request, you will be provided with instructions;
- *110*773# - view the list.
Megaphone
You can connect by sending a blank SMS to 5130 or using the command *130#. After this, you will receive a notification that the service has been activated.
On gadgets running Android OS, it is possible to add unwanted subscribers to the blacklist. But not all users know how to block a number on Android quickly and without much effort.
You can block unnecessary or unfamiliar numbers using:
built-in Calls program;
a special application designed to block calls;
antivirus software.
How to block incoming calls through the standard application
The easiest way to block certain incoming calls is to use the standard Calls application.
The algorithm for blocking numbers may differ depending on the version of the operating system and the software shell from the device manufacturer. For example, on HTC Sense, Xiaomi MIUI or Samsung TouchWiz of the same version of the operating system, the procedure will be different.
The easiest way to do this is for owners of devices with “pure” Android (without a proprietary shell). To prevent unwanted calls from calling, just press and hold the desired number in the call log until the blocking option appears.
To block a number on a Xiaomi phone, you need to do the following:
launch “Phone”;
click on the “Menu” section located in the lower left corner of the screen;
select the “Black list” option;
click on the “Calls” tab;
click on the item “Blacklist numbers”;
Click “Add” at the bottom of the screen;
From the proposed options for searching and adding a contact, select the most suitable one.
On a Samsung phone, you can perform this operation through the standard “Calls” or “Messages” programs.
To blacklist an unwanted phone (using Android 4.4 as an example):
open “Messages”;
Click on the “Options” button in the upper right corner of the screen;
select “Settings”;
click on “Block message”;
indicate the number to be blocked.
An unknown number is blocked differently. To prevent a hidden caller from calling, the user needs to open the settings in the “Phone” application on their smartphone and activate the “Block anonymous calls” option.
How to block a call using antivirus
Many antivirus software for Android (Dr.Web Security Space, Avast Mobile Security) provide the ability to manage incoming calls.
Anti-virus software with call blocking must additionally be downloaded to the device via Google Play.
Note: The call blocking feature may not be available in the free version of the antivirus.
To add a number to the blacklist on Android via Avast Mobile Security, you need to follow this procedure:
1. Open Avast Mobile Security (this can be done through the application menu or the notification panel at the top of the screen).
2. Click on the menu icon in the upper left corner.
3. Select “Call blocking”.
4. Click on the plus icon, which can be found in the lower right corner.
5. Select one of the suggested options for searching for a contact, for example, “From call log.”
6. Select the phone that needs to be banned.
To block a subscriber via Dr.Web Security Space, you need to follow these simple steps:
launch mobile antivirus;
click on the “Skip all” section;
From the proposed options, select “Customize”;
first click on the “Black List” tab, and then on the “Add” button;
indicate the subscriber number. When you click on the input line, options for searching for a contact (from the contact book, call log or message log) will appear on the screen;
in the “Actions for incoming” column, decide which operation from unwanted contact should be blocked: only incoming calls or only SMS, or both;
click on the “Save” button;
Select “Black List” from the proposed profiles.
After configuration, the corresponding section will appear in the main menu of the program.
How to block incoming calls using special applications
Another way to add a subscriber to prohibited contacts is to install software designed to block incoming calls and SMS (Call Blocker, Black List, etc.).
Unlike antivirus software, many of these programs are free (there is no need to purchase a license to fully use the software).
To block an unnecessary contact using Blacklist software, you need to do the following:
launch the software;
Click on the plus icon in the lower right corner;
select a method to search for a number, for example, “From the call list”;
find the number and touch the button in the form of a checkmark, which is located in the lower right corner.
You can prevent your device from receiving calls from unknown numbers in the following way:
in the menu, click on the “Settings” section;
go to “Blocking”;
Check the box next to the “Unknown numbers” option.
To add a subscriber to the list of blocked calls using the Call Blocker program, you must do the following:
1. Launch the software.
2. Go to the “Black List” tab and click the “Add” button.
3. Enter the phone number manually, find it in the contact book or call log.
4. Click “Add”.
Everyone has had such a situation when unknown numbers called your phone and started “making fun” of you. Sometimes there are worse situations, so in this article you will learn how to block a number on Android. All these methods will be useful and powerful in their own way. We have selected the simplest methods that are suitable for everyone.
Blocking without third-party utilities
This method will be useful to you if you have Android 6. If it is lower, this method will not work for you. Don't despair, below are the ways to block a number just for you!
- Go to contacts, select the number you want to add to the blacklist.
- Press and hold it with your finger until a new window appears with a choice of actions for the selected number
- Now select “Block number”
- Ready! Now you will not receive notifications from this number and it will not be able to call you. More precisely, the unwanted subscriber will have dial tone, but it will not appear to you that the person is calling you. If you need to simulate the unavailability of your number, the methods below will suit you.
Interesting fact: on older versions of the OS, you can partially use this function if you select “forward all calls to voicemail” in the contact properties. Partially, but still helps in some situations.
Blocking with additional apps
The advantage of this method is that, in addition to adding a person to the blacklist, you can use additional functions, for example, so that your phone blocks the desired number or SMS from it at a certain time. You can create groups of blocked numbers, edit the white and black list. Also, you can put protection on calls, in which you will be notified of unwanted or dangerous numbers. This method is very interesting, since here you can flexibly configure number blocking.
List of the best applications from the Play Market:
- Do not call me
- Black list
- Call Blocker
There are a lot of such applications on the market. Just search for “Blacklist” and select the appropriate application, and then follow their instructions.
Complete number blocking using your operator
This is the most effective method, since it completely blocks the subscriber and when he tries to call you, he is notified that you are not in the network area or are unreachable. Below we will look at how to use this method for different operators in the CIS countries.
In addition to blocking a call, this method also blocks SMS from this number. Unfortunately, operators ask for money for this method, but not much, only 1 - 2 rubles per day, and for this price you can block several numbers at once.
Blocking a number via MTS
Enter a combination of numbers: *111*442# this code activates the blacklist function for 1.5 rubles
This way you can block 300 numbers. Very cool way
Blocking a number via Beeline
To block 40 numbers per day you need to pay 1 rub.
Activate the service: *110*771#
Block number: enter code: *110*771* and a number with a country code (+7, +38, etc.)
Unfortunately, on Beeline, to add a number to the blacklist, you need to pay over and another 3 rubles (not per day, but just an additional, one-time commission) This is not critical at all!
Blocking a number via Megafon
Price per day – 1.5 rub.
Activate the service using the code: *130#
In this method, an unwanted person calling you will hear that he allegedly entered the number incorrectly.
Blocking via Tele 2
You can add the blacklist service through the following combination of numbers: *220*1#.
To disable this feature, enter the number *220*0# and the call button.
Well, if you are confused and don’t know if this feature is currently working, just enter the following combination: *220#.
It’s interesting, but connecting this function is free, but for using the blacklist, you need to pay 1 ruble per day. To add 1 number to the blacklist, you will pay 1.5 rubles. Maximum, you can block 30 numbers at a time. To add a number to an emergency, enter this combination:
*220*1*8(phone number)# and press the call key. Ready!
To remove a number from blocked contacts, enter the code: *220*0*(phone number)#.
Conclusion
That's all. We discussed the most useful and working methods. They're all insanely simple if you need superficial number blocking. So, if you want the unwanted subscriber to receive beeps, but not be notified of his call, the first and second methods will help you.
If you want to use additional, useful functions for flexible configuration, you will have to download additional software from the Play Market. And to completely block a contact, so that when they call, they are notified that the number was dialed incorrectly or that your phone is turned off (although this is not the case), the last method will suit you. Thank you for reading the article. We hope it was useful!
