Very often there are situations in which people come to your phone with annoying consistency or those with whom you absolutely do not want to communicate. In these cases, you can set call barring from the subscriber, but this service is usually paid. Of course, there are also free methods for blocking numbers.
First, you need to start studying the technical capabilities of your cell phone. Some models have special functions, using which you will be able to block a number for free. Typically, these functions can be found in the settings by opening the address book.
You can use a special trick that can be used on almost any modern device. First, you must make sure that you have disabled the voice mail service on your SIM card. Next, you need to go to the contacts menu and then select the contact you want to block. Open your contact settings and check the box that says “send all calls to voicemail.” After this, this subscriber will be able to make calls to your number, but if you take into account that this service will be disabled, he will constantly hear only short beeps, as if the line is busy. And you will no longer be bothered by this unwanted interlocutor with his annoying calls. This method is the simplest to block a number for free.
You can also install a special application on your mobile device, which was created specifically to fine-tune incoming calls. These applications are usually available for download on smartphones that run Google Android OS, iOS, and Windows Mobile, as well as other mobile platforms. The most effective of them provide the opportunity to block a number for free. These include “Call Blocker”, “Root Call Blocker”, “Ultimate Blacklist”, as well as others. You always have the opportunity to download them from a website that provides media content for the platform on which your mobile device is running.
You should check your mobile provider's website periodically. Very often you can find information on it with new tariffs that provide the ability to block unwanted numbers for free or enable this feature for little money. Having a connection with an operator allows you to unblock a number if the subscriber’s access to making calls to your mobile device is accidentally blocked.
Probably every mobile phone user has found himself in a situation where he needs to “get rid” of an unwanted incoming call. It is clear that if such a call occurs one-time, then you can simply ignore it or reject it with a button. But, if such calls begin to interfere with your life, then the easiest way is to use the automatic functions of rejecting them. 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:
- Using the operating system
- Using the smartphone itself (some models have special functions)
- Using third party programs
We will tell you about all the methods on this page of our website.
Where is the "Black List" on Android?
IN "Call Log" or in "Contacts" select the subscriber who needs to be blocked. Click on it and hold for a couple of seconds. After which a menu should appear on the display of your smartphone, one of the sections of which will be "Add to blacklist".
Once a number is on this list, when you call it on your smartphone, it will be automatically reset.
IMPORTANT: On some devices it is not possible 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 “Black List” on Android through call settings
On some smartphones running 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 "Call Rejection".
In the list of unwanted numbers that opens (if you already have one), click on "Add" and enter the number of the subscriber whose calls you want to ignore.
IMPORTANT: If you want to “pardon” a number that is on the “Black List”, then go into it and, having highlighted the number you need, click “Delete”.
How to block a phone number using Android OS
Unfortunately, not all Android smartphones have the Black List. But this does not mean that owners of such devices need to look for offers from third-party developers. You can use the operating system itself. For example, like this.
Let's go to "Contacts" and choose a number from which calls cause you moral troubles. Click on it and call up the context menu. A list will appear: change, delete, etc. At the 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.
Options to block unwanted calls on some Android devices
Some developers use special solutions in their devices to block unwanted calls.
Nexus 4: Forward to Voicemail
The role of a kind of blocker of unwanted numbers in the Nexus 4 smartphone is played by forwarding to voice mail. Choose "Forward all calls to voicemail". If you don’t have it or it’s not configured, then calls will simply be blocked.
Sony Xperia T: Call Barring Feature
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 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 feature can be activated using a barring code barring passcode.
HTC One: Blocked Contacts
On the HTC flagship, you can get rid of unnecessary incoming calls using the above-described “Call Barring” function. But this smartphone also has another way to “forget” some subscribers once and for all. For this purpose, HTC One has a special application pre-installed. Open it and call it "Menu" and we find "Blocked contacts". Press 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. Let's go to "Settings", click "Ring" And "Reject call". And we add the numbers that are on our stop list. On your LG Optimus G smartphone, you can reject both single numbers and groups of numbers.
Galaxy S4: Blacklist
For Samsung Galaxy S4 owners, 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 click "Call Rejection" and choose "Automatic stop list". Add the phone number and save.
In addition, owners of this Samsung smartphone can enable rejecting all calls at a certain time. To do this we find in "Settings", chapter "Device" and click on "Block 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, they will be rejected automatically and at the same time, the phone will not sound or vibrate. But, you will be able to see a notification on your smartphone screen about all rejected numbers.
Block unwanted contacts using an 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 the two most popular.
This is an excellent utility with which you can create "Black" And "White" list on your smartphone. It is distributed in two versions. The free version of Call Blocker contains intrusive advertising. The paid version is not only “cleaned” of ads, but also has several special features. For example, storing SMS messages and call history.
The program has an intuitive interface and anyone can easily understand it.
Calls Blacklist
This application also has two versions. Paid version Calls Blacklist costs only $3. But, anyone 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.
Video: Blacklist on Android OS
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If a subscriber is tired of calls from some annoying subscriber, he may think about how to block a number for free. This assumes that a certain person will no longer be able to get through.
So, how to get rid of unwanted calls? It's much easier than . Typically, the operators themselves offer such services for a fee. Are there free methods? And what is better to choose in the end? Let's try to understand this in a little more detail.
Free or paid? “Black list” as the main method of blocking a number
The Black List service is available for all major Russian operators - MTS, MegaFon, Beeline and Tele2. It is connected on a paid basis, after which the user will be able to add all unwanted subscribers to such a list. An annoying person will hear that the phone is switched off or the line is busy.
To activate this service, as an MTS subscriber, you should call the operator’s support service, or dial *111*442# and press the call key. Up to 300 numbers can be added to the list of unwanted people.
A daily fee of 1.5 rubles is charged for using the service. It is noteworthy that the user will even be able to set temporary restrictions on blocking. At the same time, unfortunately, he will not be able to get rid of SMS messages.
Beeline is allowed to add about 40 annoying subscribers to the Black List. However, you can even add landline and international numbers. Activating the service costs 15 rubles, and the daily commission is 1 ruble.
In addition, for each subsequent number entered, the person pays another 5 rubles. To activate, dial the request *110*771* unwanted number#.
You can activate the “Black List” service on the MegaFon operator using the combination *130# by pressing the call key, or with the help of a support specialist. The company proposes to limit dialing to 300 people, as well as a daily commission of 1 ruble.
The fee for using a similar service at Tele2 is 90 kopecks daily, and connecting each number will cost 1.5 rubles.
Unfortunately, no more than 30 subscribers can be added to the Black List itself. However, Tele2 is the only operator that also blocks SMS messages.
To activate the service, dial *220*1*unwanted number# and add the first “participant” to the list. You can also call customer support.
Unfortunately, not all mobile devices offer such an option as “Black List”, so a similar service from a telecom operator is the best choice.
Free ways to block a number
To find out whether a mobile device provides such an option, regardless of its position in , you should study its technical capabilities.
Some phone models are initially equipped with special functions for free blocking of unwanted numbers. To find out how to block a number for free, you need to go to the phone book settings.
In addition, you can try the following trick on almost any mobile device. First, turn off voicemail, or make sure that this option is disabled.
After that, select the unwanted number from your contacts, open its settings and check the box to route all calls to voicemail. If everything works out, the annoying subscriber will now only hear short beeps.
You can also install a special application. Often such programs are available for download on smartphones running Android and a number of other platforms.
A modern subscriber's mobile phone receives a lot of calls every day. However, if the subscriber controls outgoing calls himself, then incoming calls come from different directions, and sometimes the calling party can be intrusive. That is why users of cellular networks often have the question of how to block a phone number so that unwanted interlocutors do not call?
Block the number from the operator
The service of blocking the number of an unwanted subscriber is provided by all leading Russian television systems. The method for activating call barring will depend on the specific TV system. Often, to add someone else’s number to the blacklist, the subscriber only needs to send a short USSD command or send a special SMS.
Users authorized on the network can protect themselves from unnecessary contacts through their Personal Account or application. Below is information about how unwanted interlocutors are blocked by various mobile operators.
On forums you can often come across the question, how to block an MTS number for free? Let’s immediately make a reservation that the mobile operator provides the “Call Barring” service on a paid basis. For using the function, your account will be charged RUB 1.50 daily. There is no charge for connecting or disconnecting the option. You can activate the product on any MTS tariff plan.
To enable the option, you can use the following methods:
- go to your Personal Account, then select “Internet Assistant” and follow the prompts to enable the service on your phone. You can also manage the service through your personal account;
- You can activate the function by sending a USSD request. To do this, send the digital combination * 111 * 442 # from your phone.
If necessary, you can turn off the service using the system request * 111 * 442 * 2 #.
If you have any difficulties turning on or using the product, you can always contact support at 0890 for help.
If you don’t know how to block calls from a specific number on Beeline, the “Black List” service will come to your rescue. Activation and deactivation is provided free of charge. For using the function, a daily subscription fee of 1 ruble is provided.
As part of the service, you can block all contact numbers. That is, both federal and city numbers can be added to the objectionable list. And also intrusive international interlocutors.
You can enable the Black List on Beeline:
- using your Personal Account. To do this, go to your page and select the “Products” category, then “Mobile communications”, then “Options”. Once in the last tab, find the desired functionality and click the “Connect” button next to it.
- by sending a system request. To do this, dial the digital combination * 110 * 771 # on your cell phone and press the “Call” button.
To add a caller to “Emergency,” send a system request in this format: * 110 * 772 * number of the subscriber to be deleted# and click "Call".
To turn off the service, use the USSD command * 110 * 710 #.
For more information, please call 0611 or 8-800-700-0611. Calls within the country are not charged.
If you are a subscriber of a television system such as Tele2, then you can block incoming calls using the “Emergency” service. The subscription fee is 1 ruble/day. And also for adding a new contact to an emergency, you will have to make a one-time payment of 1.50 rubles.
To enable the product, send the USSD command * 220 * 1 #. To add an “extra” interlocutor to the emergency situation, dial the following digital combination on your mobile phone * 220 * 1 * phone number of the interlocutor# and press the call button.
To disable the call barring feature, use the system request * 220 * 0 #. You can manage the service through the menu * 220 * 1 # or your Personal Account.
More detailed information about the operation of the option can be found on the mobile operator’s website.
In Megafon, like other television systems, you can block a subscriber’s number using the “Black List” function. By the way, as part of the service, the user can both block incoming calls from on-network numbers and calls coming from unknown numbers or other cellular networks.
You can enable the “Emergency” function on Megafon in several ways:
- To enable the service on your phone, send a system request * 130 * 4 # ;
- call the support service at 0500 and ask the operator to activate the functionality on your SIM card;
- send a blank SMS to 5130 and then follow the instructions;
- enable the function in your personal account, in the “Services” section.
You can manage the service through your page, SMS service 5139 or the service menu, which can be accessed by sending a system request * 130 #.
There is a subscription fee of 1 ruble/day for using the option. Connecting and disconnecting the option is provided free of charge.
For holders of smartphones and tablets with the Android operating system, you can block incoming calls from unwanted interlocutors in the settings of the device itself. To do this you need to do the following:
- go to “Contacts”;
- select the unwanted number and click on it;
- after that you will be taken to a menu where you will need to check the box next to “Voicemail only”.
After this, the unwanted subscriber will not be able to call your phone, and when trying to call, he will only hear short beeps.
And also, if desired, the client can install special blocking software on the device. Applications such as Mr Caller and Truecaller have proven themselves well. You can familiarize yourself with the capabilities of applications and the terms of their provision on the Play Market.
On an iPhone, you can block an unwanted user in no time. The algorithm of actions here is as follows:
- go to the contact list and click on the “i” icon next to the unwanted interlocutor;
- then just find the “Block” button and click on it.
But what to do if the other subscriber pestering you with calls calls from a hidden number? In this case, do the following:
- go to the “Call Settings” menu;
- select “Reject call”;
- then go to the “Black List” and check the box next to the “Unknown” item.
After these simple steps, all “unknown” users trying to call you will automatically find themselves in an emergency situation.
Every mobile phone user has encountered unwanted calls. It is very easy to solve this problem by blocking numbers from which annoying calls are received. You can blacklist the phones of advertisers, spammers, and so on. You can also get rid of annoying acquaintances. All this can be done using the blacklist feature on Android phones. In this article you will learn how to block a number on Android in all possible ways.
You can blacklist contacts in the following ways:
- standard Android tools;
- using the service of your mobile operator;
- through special applications.
We will consider all methods from two sides: how to block a subscriber and how to unblock them back. The second operation may be useful to you, so we advise you to read the instructions thoroughly.
Standard Android functionality
The developers of the operating system have provided the ability to blacklist other people's numbers using standard functionality. This feature is available from Android 6 and later. Blocking calls is very simple (some menu names and interface may vary depending on the OS shell on your device):
- Open the settings window.
- Go to item.
- Next, go to the section.
- Select item.
- On the screen that opens, click the button.
- From the menu select either or "Select contact".
- Next, enter the required number that you want to block (1), check the blocking type (2) and click OK (3).
You can add contacts or new numbers to the blacklist. To prevent them from calling, but to receive messages, just check the appropriate box before blocking. To remove a contact from the emergency, pinch it with your finger and click the button.
Now the blocking of calls and SMS from this subscriber will be removed.
Let's look at an example of blocking numbers on Samsung with TouchWiz. TouchWiz is a unique shell for the Samsung OS on which the company's smartphones run. In it, the procedure for adding to an emergency situation is slightly different. Go to the call log and find the required number. Then click on it. Open the menu using the system key and select "Add to blacklist".
Removing a subscriber from the black list is done through the call settings menu.
Of course, it is impossible to cover all devices and shells - we only showed the most common examples of blocking on Samsung, the MIUI shell, etc. If these methods do not work for you, then use the annoying call blocker through the functionality of your mobile operator.
How to block with an operator
Let's look at blocking subscribers using the example of the main popular operators in Russia: MTS, Beeline, Tele2 and Megafon. The easiest way to block incoming calls is via a USSD command or SMS message to a short number.
Let's start with the MTS operator.
Cellular operators have special commands that must be entered directly into the calling application. Each of them performs a specific action related to services or assistance to the subscriber. Often the same combination is used when sending an SMS message to an operator:
- Enter the combination into the call menu *111*442# . Press the call key.
- Wait for a response message notifying you of your connection.
Remember that this service is paid - the operator charges 1.5 rubles every day. Another connection option is through the portal and personal account.
You can also activate the service using an SMS message with the text 442*1 to a short number 111 .
A subscriber is included in an emergency situation using SMS with the text 22*7ХХХХХХХХХХ# to the number 4424 .
You can block a number in one of two ways:
- "Busy" status. Anyone calling from a specific number will hear short beeps on the receiver. To do this, use the command *442*21*number# ;
- Status "Subscriber's device is turned off." The caller will receive a voice notification that your mobile phone is turned off or out of range. To connect, send a USSD request *442*22*number# and press the call key.
Attention: all numbers must be entered in the format 7ХХХХХХХХХХ.
We figured out how to block a number. Now we will remove the subscriber from the emergency using the following methods:
- USSD request *442*24*7ХХХХХХХХХХ# and call button;
- Message 22*7ХХХХХХХХХ# on 4424 .
Blocking contacts on Android with a Beeline SIM card is carried out using the same methods - SMS and USSD. First of all, we connect the service using the command *110*771# . Activation will occur within 24 hours from the moment the application is submitted.
The cost of connecting to Beeline's service is zero. However, adding contacts is paid individually - 3 rubles per subscriber. The option can be disabled using the command *110*770# .
To make yourself unavailable for a specific number, use the request *110*771*blocking_number#.
To remove subscribers from the emergency situation, dial *110*772# .
How to find a blacklist for a Beeline subscriber? To do this, enter the combination *110*773# . Viewing the entire list is free. The maximum simultaneous number of contacts in an emergency is 40.
Owners of Tele2 SIM cards can activate the service through a request *220*1# .
Disabling the service is carried out through a request *220*0# and call buttons.
To check the current status of the option (connected or disabled), just type *220# .
Connecting to the service on Tele2 is free, but the subscription fee is 1 ruble per day. When adding a subscriber to an emergency situation, you will be charged a fee of 1.5 rubles per position (maximum quantity - 30). To blacklist a number, dial the USSD command *220*1*8ХХХХХХХХХХ# and press the call key.
To remove a contact from the emergency list on a Tele2 SIM card, you must use the command *220*0*8ХХХХХХХХХХ#.
Megafon subscribers can enable the emergency service in the following ways:
- Sending SMS to 5130 without text.
- Request for *130 # + call.
To put someone else's number in an emergency, you need to send:
- SMS to 5130 with a contact in international format 7ХХХХХХХХХ;
- Request *130*7ХХХХХХХХХХ# .
You can view already added subscribers via USSD command *130*3# . Also, using this service, SMS is blocked on Android devices with Megafon SIM cards. Payment for the service is made in the amount of 1 ruble per day, regardless of the number of subscribers in the list. Connection is free.
If the above combinations and queries do not work for you, then check the relevance of the information on the company’s official website. Operators often change combinations of USSD commands, short numbers for SMS depending on tariff plans, etc.
Lock with app
The following methods are suitable for all owners of devices running the Android operating system, regardless of shell, version and mobile operator. We will talk about special call blockers that can be installed through the Play Market application store.
Using this software, you can configure calls and SMS messages from unwanted people. The program is an analogue of the foreign Mr.Number-Block calls & Spam, which cannot be downloaded in the Russian Play Market.
- To install “Black List”, go to the application store and enter the name in the search bar.
- Next, go to the application description page and click the button. Wait until the program is downloaded to your phone.
- Now let’s figure out how to blacklist a number using this software. First, allow access to calls and messages on your phone.
- Click on the icon + .
- Select the type of contact you want to add.
- Now the number will be displayed in the list of all prohibited subscribers. You can customize the list by hidden, unknown or all contacts.
- To delete a position from the emergency situation, you need to hold your finger on it for a couple of seconds, then select the item.
Through the Black List application for Android, you can also block incoming SMS from certain subscribers.
Go to the side menu and select the item. You can add those whose incoming calls and messages will never be blocked by your phone. The application procedure is exactly the same as in the case of an emergency.
Let's consider another analogue for blocking. “Call Blocker” can be installed for free through the Play Market application store (use the installation instructions above). A simple blocker allows you to add contacts to the emergency list in a couple of clicks:
- Launch the program.
- Go to the tab.
- At the bottom of the screen, press the button.
- Choose to add from call log, contacts, or enter the combination yourself.
- To remove a position from the Emergency Situation, click the check mark (1) and then the button (2).
Now you know how to completely block all incoming calls and messages from unwanted people. Save these instructions and use one of the methods if necessary.
Video instruction
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