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Call Firewall

Hey guys, I'm thinking of upgrading from a Tmobile Dash to a G1 but need to know if there is a program on the Android platform similar to the CallFirewall program on Windows where it will take an incoming call and sends it directly to voicemail if on the blacklist. It's actually a deal breaker for me as I love the flexible whitelist / blacklist options on CallFirewall.
Thanks!

How does that functionality built into the os tickle your fancy?
In every contact entry there's a checkbox that says "send calls to voicemail" it makes it so your phone doesn't ring or show the call, the missed call is in the log but no notification... and best yet to the person on the phone its as if you haven't done a thing... rings all the way to VM

there's a callblocker app on the market for free.

dirr said:
there's a callblocker app on the market for free.
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Yes, its by bratag =] requires root access, so root your phone before downloading.

What does that mean? Root your phone?
Also, could someone tell me how many contacts the phone will hold?
I'm leaning toward getting one.

Sock Monkey said:
What does that mean? Root your phone?
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Android is linux based and the super user account is called 'root', there is various ways to root android phones and you can even buy an ADP (Android Developer Phone) which comes by default with super user access enabled.
Also, could someone tell me how many contacts the phone will hold?
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Android (not just G1) uses SQLite to store information and depending on ram etc it's for all intents and purpose limitless.

Cool, thanks about the contacts.
Still not sure what the root thing means, but with a built in call blocker I guess it doesn't really matter

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_user
Sock Monkey said:
Cool, thanks about the contacts.
Still not sure what the root thing means, but with a built in call blocker I guess it doesn't really matter
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i cant seem to find the bratag app... anyone has a clue??
is there an app that lets you receive just the calls from a whitelist and block all other?

Check this out
http://www.cyrket.com/package/com.dragon.pandafirewall
Works amazingly.

I also can't find bratag's call blocker on the market anymore. Does anyone still have a copy of the app?

dirr said:
there's a callblocker app on the market for free.
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was it taken off the market? i dont see it on mine...

Call blocker

Hi all !
I realy need a WORKING call (and sms maybe) blocker. Don't care if it's free or paid app, i'm ready to spend some money.
I just want that the app redirect unwanted calls directly to my voicemail without ANY ringing.
Can you suggest me some apps ?
Cheers !

If the phone is rooted, any Root call blocker app will work. It's is not rooted, "Droid call blocker Xtreme" works, just go to settings and change to LG mode.

Thx for your reply, but i've already tried a lot of apps (for root or non-root), but they all let the caller ear t least one ringing before go to voicemail or block... I don't want that ringing at all... but don't know if it's possible

That is possible. I've tried Xtreme Call Blocker in boypes modded cm7, worked flawlessly without root. Just try 2-3 apps, play with the block settings.

Call Blocker is working very nice

repulse said:
Hi all !
I realy need a WORKING call (and sms maybe) blocker. Don't care if it's free or paid app, i'm ready to spend some money.
I just want that the app redirect unwanted calls directly to my voicemail without ANY ringing.
Can you suggest me some apps ?
Cheers !
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I use blocker https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=embware.phoneblocker, works great!

Thanks, i'll try it !
Cheers !

Help me test Root Call Blocker please

Hi guys. Im one of the devs making RCB, PP and CM. Ive had some unconfirmed reports that the apps are not working on the nexus 6 and moto x 2014. I dont see why not though. Could someone with the device please test it for me?
Just download the free version here and post your results and rom youre using.
Direct link:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/b...tcallblocker.beta-2.3.3.6.B30-Release_(1).apk
Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.rootcallblocker.beta
Thanks in advance!

I installed it and it seems to work fine. I blocked a number and called from that number and I received a blocked notification instead of a call. I don't really have any need for the app but I can try it for a few days. Anything in particular you need to test?

kcustom11 said:
I installed it and it seems to work fine. I blocked a number and called from that number and I received a blocked notification instead of a call. I don't really have any need for the app but I can try it for a few days. Anything in particular you need to test?
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Thank you! If it blocks calls everything else should work.
If you dont mind would you then test another app with the same daemon but different RIL manager? With this one its important to try sending some sms and mms to a number in the blacklist, preferrably through the stock messaging app rather than from inside it (this app is for hiding communications):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.security.firewall

No incoming calls notification

Hi I want Know How to disable incoming calls notification ?
please help me

Should be able to block Phone in the Android Wear app (block notifications).
The option is available

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Should be able to block Phone in the Android Wear app (block notifications).
The option is available
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Yeah I have done in the blocknotification I add Phone application, but when I receive a call, the watch vibrates the same

Ah you didn't mention you had already tried that. Perhaps this is one of many bugs in lollipop (assuming your on 5.0.1).
I tried this too and the notification does still get through. Perhaps its something else.

TimmyUK said:
Ah you didn't mention you had already tried that. Perhaps this is one of many bugs in lollipop (assuming your on 5.0.1).
I tried this too and the notification does still get through. Perhaps its something else.
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can you post me a screenshoot with your setting of Block notification(with incoming calls) ?
I have android wear 5.0.1 stock

I don't think its going to help as my setting doesn't work either.

How to remove SMS limit in Marshmallow?

Hey guys, I've recently switched over to a Nexus 6 from a Note 4, and have run into an issue with sending text messages under Marshmallow. I often send a reminder text to a good-sized group of people, and when I send it I get a warning from Android that Textra is sending a large number of messages. It then asks if I want to allow or deny the messages. I'd like to disable this behavior, but all of the instructions I've found on how to do so are for older versions of Android and don't work under Marshmallow.
So, any ideas of how to disable this behavior? I'm unlocked and rooted, just don't know where to look...Thanks for any help you can offer!

dr_rick said:
Hey guys, I've recently switched over to a Nexus 6 from a Note 4, and have run into an issue with sending text messages under Marshmallow. I often send a reminder text to a good-sized group of people, and when I send it I get a warning from Android that Textra is sending a large number of messages. It then asks if I want to allow or deny the messages. I'd like to disable this behavior, but all of the instructions I've found on how to do so are for older versions of Android and don't work under Marshmallow.
So, any ideas of how to disable this behavior? I'm unlocked and rooted, just don't know where to look...Thanks for any help you can offer!
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I'm looking for the same solution!

dr_rick said:
Hey guys, I've recently switched over to a Nexus 6 from a Note 4, and have run into an issue with sending text messages under Marshmallow. I often send a reminder text to a good-sized group of people, and when I send it I get a warning from Android that Textra is sending a large number of messages. It then asks if I want to allow or deny the messages. I'd like to disable this behavior, but all of the instructions I've found on how to do so are for older versions of Android and don't work under Marshmallow.
So, any ideas of how to disable this behavior? I'm unlocked and rooted, just don't know where to look...Thanks for any help you can offer!
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If you look at the popup there is an option to never show this again. Check that. Other then that it cant be gotten around. It is an anti spam/Security measure set in by google.

EDIT - Misread the OP.

It looks like I may have cracked the code on this issue and found a solution for my device.
Here's what has worked for me on my Galaxy S4 running a custom AOSP Rom. I don't know if this works on the nexus 6. Try this!
1.) Download Terminal Emulator or some other Terminal App
2.) Open Terminal app and grant SU either by prompt or by typing "su" as a command
3.) After SU access is acquired in Terminal Emulator/app type:
settings put secure sms_outgoing_check_interval_ms 0
4.) Reboot!
Let me know if this works for you!

It will still be blocked by the carrier as it is a 2 step deal. First the device blocks it and then the carrier also flags large amounts as spam. We had the same issue and had to go to a messaging app to get around the limit.

zelendel said:
It will still be blocked by the carrier as it is a 2 step deal. First the device blocks it and then the carrier also flags large amounts as spam. We had the same issue and had to go to a messaging app to get around the limit.
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Some carriers may block it but AT&T does not. I was using a CM ROM that had it unlocked and I've been sending messages to 200 people at a time. This mod is now working for me on ROMs that do not have it unlocked. YMMV

sjamie said:
Some carriers may block it but AT&T does not. I was using a CM ROM that had it unlocked and I've been sending messages to 200 people at a time. This mod is now working for me on ROMs that do not have it unlocked. YMMV
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If it is working then their spam blocker is not working as it should. The blocker was added a few years ago when I was working for ATT and we had to explain it to business users about the limit and advised them to switch to a messaging program.

zelendel said:
If it is working then their spam blocker is not working as it should. The blocker was added a few years ago when I was working for ATT and we had to explain it to business users about the limit and advised them to switch to a messaging program.
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In that case, I am glad they are not using their spam blocker! I've been using unlocked CM ROMs for years which has allowed me to send broadcast messages to my 200+ member sales team. This mod is now allowing me to use a locked AOSP ROM that I've wanted to use for a very long time. After unlocking sms, I can now send as many messages as I want without getting that annoying pop-up warning. WIN!

zelendel said:
If it is working then their spam blocker is not working as it should. The blocker was added a few years ago when I was working for ATT and we had to explain it to business users about the limit and advised them to switch to a messaging program.
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hey I tried this on boost mobile and ran into the carrier block. I talked to customer service, I even talked to some pretty knowladgable guys who said he was "heavy programming" to get my sms working lmao. my question to you is two fold.
is there any way to get the carrier to disable the spam filter?
what do you mean when you say messaging program?
thanks in advance

jonagpa said:
hey I tried this on boost mobile and ran into the carrier block. I talked to customer service, I even talked to some pretty knowladgable guys who said he was "heavy programming" to get my sms working lmao. my question to you is two fold.
is there any way to get the carrier to disable the spam filter?
what do you mean when you say messaging program?
thanks in advance
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You can ask but they will most likely deny that it is there or just flat out refuse. It is a security thing and thankfully it is in place or we would have spamming sms like the rest of the world does.
As for a messaging program I mean something like Telegram, hangouts or something of that nature.

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In that case, I am glad they are not using their spam blocker! I've been using unlocked CM ROMs for years which has allowed me to send broadcast messages to my 200+ member sales team. This mod is now allowing me to use a locked AOSP ROM that I've wanted to use for a very long time. After unlocking sms, I can now send as many messages as I want without getting that annoying pop-up warning. WIN!
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Unfortunately, it looks like the method I posted is not actually working. Messages sent above 30 were not actually being sent. Oh well... back to using my custom CM 13 based ROM that has increased the sms limit to 200 per minute. It's not totally unlocked but at least I can send more than 30 messages at once without being annoyed by the confirmation prompt. Bummer!

Anyone found a solution to this issue ?

ranasrule said:
Anyone found a solution to this issue ?
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Unfortunately, the only real solution I've found is to use a ROM that provides an option to increase or eliminate the SMS limit.

Use Allo, Skype, or Viber. Text message is a dying race anyway.

istperson said:
Use Allo, Skype, or Viber. Text message is a dying race anyway.
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Unfortunately, unlike text messaging, those apps require everyone to use the same app.

istperson said:
Use Allo, Skype, or Viber. Text message is a dying race anyway.
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That depends on where you live. In the states sms is still very widely used unlike the apps you mentioned.

ranasrule said:
Anyone found a solution to this issue ?
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If your device is supported, try flashing a custom ROM like Team OctOS (this is the one I'm using) or Cyanide M which has the limit removed.

This seems fairly odd that there wouldn't be a fix for Marshmallow... I mean, if a custom ROM can implement it, why couldn't a code edit somewhere resolve the issue? I understand that it could be limited on the carrier side, but speaking as someone who likes to occasionally mess with friends using an sms bomber on Verizon, I don't think they do THAT much limiting... Other carriers obviously might be different. Still, I don't understand why it can't be resolved at the phone level at least.

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This seems fairly odd that there wouldn't be a fix for Marshmallow... I mean, if a custom ROM can implement it, why couldn't a code edit somewhere resolve the issue? I understand that it could be limited on the carrier side, but speaking as someone who likes to occasionally mess with friends using an sms bomber on Verizon, I don't think they do THAT much limiting... Other carriers obviously might be different. Still, I don't understand why it can't be resolved at the phone level at least.
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I am currently using another custom ROM created by @side called Optimized CM13 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 where he also removed the SMS limit. Maybe he can provide some answers to your questions. I agree it would be nice if there were an easy way to remove the limit on any ROM you chose.