Hello everyone. In this article, I will show you how to add to the blacklist in VK on your phone or tablet.
In order to avoid these troubles, VKontakte provides the ability to block a user.
You can add to the blacklist not only on your computer, but also from your phone, in the VKontakte application. How to do this, see below.
Attention in the instructions, I give an example of how to add a friend to the blacklist, in the same way you can block any user, even if he is not a friend.
How to add to the blacklist in VK on the phone
2. Open the menu by clicking on the icon in the lower right corner.
3. In the drop-down menu, select the "Friends" item. 
4. Find a friend whom you want to add to the black list, and go to him on the page.
5. On the user page, click on the "Three dots" icon, in the right upper corner.
6. In the drop-down menu, select the "Block" item. 
7. In the window that opens, confirm the blocking.
Today you don't have to worry about mobile communications, especially since you can talk in a row for more than one hour. Every modern subscriber has a large list of incoming calls, and sometimes it even pleases. Some calls have no desire to answer at all. But now there is a simple way out - add a contact to the blacklist.
What is a blacklist and under what circumstances it might be needed
Blacklist (or regular blocking) is the name of a special function, thanks to which the subscriber can ignore unnecessary calls. By the way, the user will not understand that he is on this list. During a call, he receives the usual message that the subscriber is unavailable. And not everyone knows what to do and how to add a contact to the blacklist?
This function is useful for those who do not like unnecessary and unnecessary calls. It happens that you are brought into the base of a store. Working in the sales department, they can hang on the phone for hours without getting tired, not thinking that you want to rest. Also, it happens that you quarreled with a person and do not want to communicate with him, then the blocking will definitely come in handy for you.
There are mobile devices on which a blacklist is installed by the developer himself. To do this, you can find it in your gadget. But not everyone has a lock. And then users have only one way out - to download a third-party application.
Ways to block numbers with blacklisting on a device with Android OS installed
The user can block the number in his menu. An example will be given on phones from Lg and Samsung. In principle, there won't be much difference on other models.
For Samsung:
Go to the "Phone" application;
Find a number to block;
To elect correct settings, and block with the frame "Add to emergency".
Removal is also carried out. There are settings, and then "Disconnect call".
Locking is slightly different on LG devices. Blocking is also carried out on the gadgets of other companies. Step by step option:
Find in the "Phone" menu;
There is an ellipsis ("...") on the screen - at the top, you need to click on it and wait until "Call settings" appears.
You can put a lock using the application
All you need to do is install it using Google play... After that, you need to blacklist the number you are tired of. Detailed instructions:
- Find a Google Play store and write "" in the line.
- Several options will appear.
- Take a closer look at reviews and ratings.
- Click on the "Install" frame.
- Open the downloaded application.
- There is a special section where you can enter an unlimited number of numbers. You can choose numbers by hand, and you can also add them from notifications or call log. There is an option to block calls that already have a specific set of numbers.
- Decide on the regime. If you want no one to call you, just select all the available numbers.
Some nuances
In the same way, you can delete the number from the black list. Having entered the call log, you can see which number and what time it called you. Going to the "Settings" you can select the necessary parameters, which should be blocked or removed from the black list. By the way, this also applies to hidden calls.
There are many programs where there is no clutter with other functions. Their interface is made in such a way that the user immediately understands what needs to be done. During a call on one of the applications, the client hears only a lingering beep, after which the call is automatically dropped and only short beeps are heard. The subscriber receives a call message.
Blacklisting contacts on an iPhone device
Apple has taken care to ensure that its mobile devices there was a blacklist. You can block in the following ways:
- - in the application "Phone" find the entry "Recent";
Select an unwanted contact - an exclamation mark in a circle;
After looking through the menu, stop at the "Block subscriber" frame.
- - install the FaceTime application, select the same icon next to the annoying number;
Go down the page and block the unnecessary number.
- Going to the "messages" section, find your conversation, then the phone number or his name. After reviewing the "Data" to the end, click on the "Block subscriber" icon.
Blocking a contact with an operator
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Today mobile telephone communications is so accessible to everyone that it is already difficult to hide from calls and not every call can cause positive emotions... Surely everyone has ever had a situation when there is absolutely no desire to answer a call from a specific number. What can you do to protect yourself from unwanted calls? In this article, we will tell you how to get rid of calls from certain numbers by blacklisting them on your smartphone.
How to blacklist a number on an Android OS smartphone
Before smart phones(smartphones) burst into our lives, ordinary mobile phones often did not have such an option as a blacklist or it was very limited in functionality. Now every smartphone has a built-in ability to filter unwanted calls and SMS messages. Moreover, if the standard features are not enough for you, then you can always choose a special application from Google Play, both paid and free.
There are so many smartphone models on Android that it is not possible, within the framework of this article, to talk about working with the black list of each of them. However, it is possible to describe a universal algorithm for entering a number into the black list, which, with varying variations, will work on any device. Android has an intuitive interface, so this operation will not be difficult even for a novice user. So:
- Open the application " Telephone».
- Go to the " Challenges»And find the number from which you no longer want to receive calls.
- With a long touch on the number or using the menu in the upper right corner of the screen (depending on the manufacturer and model of the device) open the additional menu.
- Select the item " Add to blacklist».
If you are not satisfied with the built-in black list, then use specialized applications that have more settings and capabilities.
How to organize a blacklist on a smartphone using third-party programs
There are a lot of call blocking programs. All of them have approximately the same functionality, the main one of which is, of course, protection from intrusive calls and SMS. For example, here are the capabilities of one of the most popular applications:
- supports multiple locking modes;
- black and white list;
- can prevent potential telephone fraud;
- blocked call notification.
Try different blocker programs and you will definitely find one that suits you to the fullest. We hope this article will help you solve the problem of unwanted calls.
The operating system "Android" has a wide functionality, while it allows you to get rid of unwanted calls. Blocking can be done in several ways. Majority modern devices on android system can blacklist a phone using a standard interface. Similar actions can also be performed thanks to third-party applications.
Blacklist and its application
Call blocking may be necessary in cases where you are bothered by scammers, sales agents of any products, or just people with whom you do not want to communicate. They can make calls at the most inopportune moments, as well as occupy the line, respectively, you can miss a really important call.
Blocking certain calls and SMS will help you get rid of spam and unknown numbers once and for all. Depending on the phone model, you can add 100 or more subscribers to the blacklist.
We use a standard interface
Don't know how to add a blacklist on Android to your smartphone? Here it is enough to follow a few simple steps in the contacts settings. To add a contact to the blacklist, follow the steps below in sequence:
- Go to the call log on your gadget.
- Find the number you want. To block a contact, highlight it and then open the function menu.
- Click on the line "Add to blacklist".
After blocking, the subscriber will not be able to call you. The blocker will constantly reset it. On some devices, you can add to emergency situations only the subscriber who has already been saved in contacts.
A situation arises when the number is not in the call list. And how to put the subscriber on the black list in this case? It can be added manually. To do this, you need to follow these steps:
After that you can add a new subscriber. In the same menu, you can see each blocked person. On Samsung phones, for example, the list can include up to 100 numbers. After that, direct addressing will be impossible, and the person will never get through to you.
Using auxiliary software
If for some reason you cannot directly block using the settings, you can download special applications... They are able to manage incoming and outgoing calls, and can also hide the number.
A popular program is Call Blocker, which you can download from the official Google Play store. The application is distributed absolutely free of charge. Users can create "white" and "black" lists, and also choose one of possible ways blocking. The program has an intuitive interface and is constantly updated by the developers. The presented application also answers the question of how to block SMS?
Huge functionality is offered by the Calls Blacklist program. The blocking application for your smartphone can be downloaded for free, but it will contain ads. With Calls Blacklist you will block:
- Unknown numbers.
- Contacts starting with specific numbers.
- SMS with alphanumeric numbers.
If someone decided to hide their number and then call you, you can still block that subscriber. The application allows you to make a schedule when the blocking will be active.
Alternative applications are Mr. Number-Block calls & spam and AndroidRock Call Blocker.
Operator assistance
There is another way to block a phone number. Please contact your operator. Every cellular provider offers this kind of service so that you no longer have to receive calls from annoying people. This service is relevant in cases where you have a huge list of unwanted people, while it is simply impossible to enter everyone using the application or standard settings.
Distinctive feature this method is that the phone does not drop the unwanted subscriber, but displays a message that says about blocking. Blocking can be done both with the help of special combinations and through the site. For "MTS" on the official resource there is a corresponding section.
The blacklist is free service accessible to everyone, adding a number to the blacklist makes it easy to block unwanted calls and messages. You simply add the number you want to block to the blacklist. And the next time the blocked number tries to call you, the subscriber will be informed that he is not entitled to call and disconnected. These calls will not be counted on your phone.
How to blacklist a phone number?
There is no universal way to block contacts on Android smartphones and the methods will differ slightly depending on specific device and Android version which you are using.
- Open the application "Telephone".
- Next, go to the call log, find and select the numbers that you want to blacklist and click on the icon "Other parameters" located in the upper right corner as shown in the picture below
- In the opened window "Other parameters" select item Add to blacklist.
No calls from the blocked number will be received on your devices. However, the phone number will continue to appear on your call log so you can see when he dialed you.
And if a blocked user tries to send an SMS, then the transfer will fail.
Blacklist a number using third-party software?
If you cannot add a number to the blacklist for any reason, using the method described above, you can also download free app entitled "Black list" which has the same functionality.
Go to « Play Store» and download the application "Black list".
After installing the program, run it. The program will open in which we will need to add numbers, click on "Plus sign" located in the lower right corner. A window will pop up where we need to choose from which list the numbers will be added, select the desired list.
In the window that opens, for example "Contacts" select the number that you want to blacklist, and click on the checkmark located in the lower right corner.
