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Any app to Block Unknown Callers?

Im on T-Mobile with the G1, and I would like to block Unknown calls from coming through, its very annoying, and I dont wanna change my number, I just want them rejected, is there an app, or even a hack of some kind that can accomplish this for me, I would really appreciate any info on this.

Joeriginal said:
Im on T-Mobile with the G1, and I would like to block Unknown calls from coming through, its very annoying, and I dont wanna change my number, I just want them rejected, is there an app, or even a hack of some kind that can accomplish this for me, I would really appreciate any info on this.
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go to youmail.com sign up they have an option to block unknown calls

head up to trapcall.com and sign up for the flytrap service. It's free and will allow you to bounce unknown numbers, give you their actual caller ID and then if you so choose you can go online to blacklist them from ever calling again. They will hear a "the number you have dialed is no longer in service" message.
works like a charm, and free is always cool. They offer more features but with an additional monthly fee.

Thanks for the tip on trapcall, it's a great service. I was actually looking for something to forward unknown calls to my voicemail so I never have to deal with them. Does anyone know of an app that can do this?
TurboBee

Call and SMS blocker.
I don't know if the applications are supported anymore. Someone was looking for them a few weeks ago and I saved the attachments in case I'd ever want them.
Let me know if they still work?

stryken said:
Call and SMS blocker.
I don't know if the applications are supported anymore. Someone was looking for them a few weeks ago and I saved the attachments in case I'd ever want them.
Let me know if they still work?
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im using these at the moment...they support Hero too

stryken said:
Call and SMS blocker.
I don't know if the applications are supported anymore. Someone was looking for them a few weeks ago and I saved the attachments in case I'd ever want them.
Let me know if they still work?
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I've been looking everywhere for callblocker. I am about to test it out now, thank you so much. I'll let you know if it works out.

Well after installing the app I realize that the unknown block feature isn't exactly what I was looking for. In the about dialog it explains that it will block anyone that isn't in your contacts list. While that will cover restricted calls, it will also block people calling from random phone numbers. I just want to forward restricted calls to voicemail or drop them altogether. Anyway thanks again for the post, this has put my mind to ease now that I know what that app was all about. I wonder how hard it would be to code an app that forwarded restricted calls to the voicemail. Seems like it should be fairly simple.
TurboBee

Trapcall works great but the only thing I didn't really like was there voicemail service I use PF voicemail and you cant use them both

I install tCallblocking app this morning and haven't had an unknown caller all day.

youmail
I second youmail. It blows phonefusion away and is much more customizable. And no annoying text message. The only thing is it doesn't really block them from calling but it stops them from being able to leave a msg, gives them a greeting you choose, such as the number has been disconnected or doesn't accept calls etc. Totally the best vmail app around.

I found an app to block restricted calls, actually sends them to voicemail but that is exactly what I wanted with trapcall. It's called tcallblocking, search for it in the market if you are interested.
Just saw previous post about tcallblocking, so basically what I'm saying is, this app rocks.
Patrick

Edit: It seems like I need to read the original post thoroughly. Sorry for polluting this thread!

Can I use the Caller Blocking Application on this website for the G1?

stryken said:
Call and SMS blocker.
I don't know if the applications are supported anymore. Someone was looking for them a few weeks ago and I saved the attachments in case I'd ever want them.
Let me know if they still work?
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Damn, would be nice if I could get the source for them, would really like to look into them.

tCallBlock on JAChero 2.7.3
Have had this installed for a couple of days now and works great. Will notify you of missed call from unknown but phone never rings. Also forwards straight to voicemail. I'm happy with it! No more UNKNOWN calls for me. Hope this helps.

Block unknown callers straight to voicemail
Hello everyone, the app is call tcall blocking lite is on the android market
enjoy it!!!!!

Youmail and Unknown Contact
Youmail works best for this. And its best VM app out there. I just set this option and should know in few days if actually works. Not sure how to test it out since I dont have a land line to do *67 from. Tested from phone of friend...he did *67 and it says Unknown but still phone rings and have to drag up to decline it before they hear "This person does not accept blocked calls...blah blah blah". So after adding the unknown contact from gmail contacts and letting it sync, I set to block call. So now it does not ring at all

Personal Voicemail App IDEA!!!!

OK so unless there is already an app like this I think I had a stroke of genius today...how cool would it be to have an app where you could personalize your voicemail message depending on who was calling you?!?! So if person A calls they get a specific message,if person B calls a different message comes up, obviously if the call goes to voicemail...and for everyone else it could be a default message! is this out there already or is this even possible to make?!?!?!

I think youmail has this option.

axion68 said:
I think youmail has this option.
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yuck i dont like youmail...we need a stand alone app of this

amarkow2 said:
OK so unless there is already an app like this I think I had a stroke of genius today...how cool would it be to have an app where you could personalize your voicemail message depending on who was calling you?!?! So if person A calls they get a specific message,if person B calls a different message comes up, obviously if the call goes to voicemail...and for everyone else it could be a default message! is this out there already or is this even possible to make?!?!?!
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The voicemail message that a caller hears is administered by your voicemail provider (programmed into sim by default your wireless carrier). It is more or less independent of the phone and/or any apps running on it. (Otherwise your callers would be unable to leave vm if your battery died).
The only way to customize voicemail (if your carrier's vm does not provide it) is to either forward your vm calls to a vm provider that does (e.g. Youmail, PhoneFusion, etc) or use a call-forwarding service that has the vm features you want (e.g. Google Voice, 3jam, etc)

Google Voice does this and its awesome.

wouldnt there be a way that an app will answer the call after so many rings and provide a custom message per person?
This will use minutes but for people like me who have a 1000 minute plan and only use about 150/mo it wouldnt make a difference.

Do0zman said:
wouldnt there be a way that an app will answer the call after so many rings and provide a custom message per person?
This will use minutes but for people like me who have a 1000 minute plan and only use about 150/mo it wouldnt make a difference.
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That would more be like an answering machine app then, which would still be pretty cool

Stigy said:
Google Voice does this and its awesome.
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Check and mark! Google Voice is the perfect alternative to the carrier's bland voicemail. Plus, they transcribe the messages, so if you're someone like me who doesn't listen to his voicemail for 3 weeks, it's a pretty nice scenario.
Of course, invites are hard to come by and come from Google themselves. So this solution isn't reliable for most people. But when Google does decide to open the floodgates and allow personal invites or open to the public, this sounds like a more viable solution than a phone-based app to do this.

Do0zman said:
wouldnt there be a way that an app will answer the call after so many rings and provide a custom message per person?
This will use minutes but for people like me who have a 1000 minute plan and only use about 150/mo it wouldnt make a difference.
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I don't know if apps are allowed to "answer" a call programmatically in that way. Furthermore, this would rely on the phone being powered and receiving active signal. If your battery dies or you go into a dead zone, this isn't gonna work.

Google voice

Just downloaded Google Voice today and wanted to know if anyone can send me an invite. I would greatly appreciate it. My email is gsmith11234 at gmail of course lol. Thank you if you do decide to send me the invite. Im in the army and dont have too much time to listen to voicemails all the time so this would be a great asset to me.

I figured I would bump this instead of creating a new thread for my question. I've done some quick Google searches and looked through a couple of posts here, but I haven't really found a solid answer, so I am asking you guys for your knowledge.
Does the Google Voice app actually use minutes? Or is it just data? Or is it both?
I have heard that it just uses data, but other posts I have read that it uses both minutes and data. I usually tend to trust the folks here at XDA over all others.
Any help is always appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Google Voice is now free in the US

tazz9690 said:
I figured I would bump this instead of creating a new thread for my question.
Does the Google Voice app actually use minutes? Or is it just data? Or is it both?
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Thanks for keeping the forums clean and posting your question in this thread! To answer your question: Google Voice for Android provides synchronized access to your voice/sms mailbox via a data connection and makes it such that you can make phone calls that appear as originating from your Google Voice phone number from your handset. They are just like regular calls and use your minutes.
I have been using Voice for about a year now and am loving it! Both the service and the Android app have come a long way since then and I encourage you to check it out.

Visual Voicemail

I am coming from the apple camp so apologies in advance if this sounds dumb. I needed a business phone and did not want to spend the apple money so I bought the Mi 9 and I am using Mint Mobile with it (did I said I was cheap). Anyway having used android tablets I have an idea of how things works but since this is the first time I have an android phone, the communication apps are new to me.
So I am trying to figure out the voicemail thing with this phone. I receive alerts when a new voicemail is received but no notification bubble on the phone app or on the status bar. If I missed the alert, I most likely will not know I have a voicemail. Also checking voicemail seems archaic (press and hold 1 and I have to listen through each VM one by one). I am hoping that I am being dumb and one of you can tell me there is a built in app for to get visual voicemail, so far I haven't found it. Please help and point me to the best way to manage voicemails.

you have 2 good alternatives in:
1) youmail
or
2) your service providers custom visual voicemail app (typciallty can be found in the playstore)

Pixel 5 call blocking?

Hello is it possible to block incoming calls unless in my contact list. I have tried the do not disturb function and it still shows the number who called in my call log. Is there a way to block it so it just doesn't ring or go to voicemail or show in my call log. Spam calls getting annoying now thanks in advance

@Pixel5xD Sounds much like the old Call/Message block that I recall when I was using the SG3/SG4.
May need to try a 3rd party application to achieve this on Pixel, but I can't say for sure::
call/message block - Android Apps on Google Play
Enjoy millions of the latest Android apps, games, music, movies, TV, books, magazines & more. Anytime, anywhere, across your devices.
play.google.com

I know this is a few months old, but I've been using Calls Blacklist Pro and it does exactly what you're asking. I needed something like the old CM dialer that blocked anything not in my contacts list. I've tried just about everything out there and this is the only one that really works for me.
Calls Blacklist PRO - Blocker - Apps on Google Play
Block numbers: unwanted calls and texts, call blocker. Full version, no ads.
play.google.com

pearlheartgtr said:
I know this is a few months old, but I've been using Calls Blacklist Pro and it does exactly what you're asking. I needed something like the old CM dialer that blocked anything not in my contacts list. I've tried just about everything out there and this is the only one that really works for me.
Calls Blacklist PRO - Blocker - Apps on Google Play
Block numbers: unwanted calls and texts, call blocker. Full version, no ads.
play.google.com
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The app hasn't been updated in 2 years and spammers have found a way around it. I've found I don't get as many with the native Google dialer block but I still get some. The good thing is I now have a brand new warranty for my car that I sold 3 years ago. In the description is says you can block any number after they call. That is pointless since you will never get a repeat caller, they just move to the next number on their list. The new government protocol is useless too, they've gotten around that as well. I do wish they would have a global block like (area code)+first 3 digits of your phone number. Nonetheless, I'm down to about one or two a day from 10 previously.

bobby janow said:
The app hasn't been updated in 2 years and spammers have found a way around it. I've found I don't get as many with the native Google dialer block but I still get some. The good thing is I now have a brand new warranty for my car that I sold 3 years ago. In the description is says you can block any number after they call. That is pointless since you will never get a repeat caller, they just move to the next number on their list. The new government protocol is useless too, they've gotten around that as well. I do wish they would have a global block like (area code)+first 3 digits of your phone number. Nonetheless, I'm down to about one or two a day from 10 previously.
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I'm still using the app and I have never gotten a spam call because I block everything that isn't on my contacts list. That was the point of the thread. He was looking for something that blocked everything but the contacts.

pearlheartgtr said:
I'm still using the app and I have never gotten a spam call because I block everything that isn't on my contacts list. That was the point of the thread. He was looking for something that blocked everything but the contacts.
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I get that. But look at the reviews saying it doesn't work any longer. Non contact calls still getting through. They need to update the app I believe.
edit: does the native spam blocker in the dialer not work with contacts only? I do wish there was an option that spam gets a "this is not a working number" message instead of ringing silently or screening. I also think a global block like (620) - 345* would be a good thing since many calls are spoofed from my area code + my first 3 numbers.
Lastly to the OP @Pixel5xD How do you handle calls from businesses or medical offices not on your contact list? If those get blocked and don't even screen you must miss a lot of appointments.

In the Phone app, go to Settings > Spam and Call Screen > Call Screen. Enable "automatically screen" or "Silently decline" for spam, possibly faked numbers, first time callers, and private/hidden. The only calls that should come through are your contacts or numbers that have called before. When the Assistant is screening a call, remember to use the "Block/Report Spam" option on numbers you don't want to get repeat calls from.