Often in our life there are situations when we do not want to communicate with a certain person or organization, but we cannot say directly, because we are embarrassed or because it is already useless to speak. It is in such situations that the blacklist function will be very useful to any person.
How to blacklist any subscriber? It's actually very simple. First you need to familiarize yourself with the functionality of your phone. Many modern models have a special blacklist feature that can be found in two places.
How to add a subscriber to the blacklist through the address book
You can add the subscriber's number, as well as any other numbers to the black list directly in the address book. To do this, you need to view information about the contact and call the additional menu with the key. If this function is not in your address book, then you can try through the phone settings.
How to blacklist a subscriber through phone settings
In the phone settings, you need to go to the "Calls" or "Calls" section. Then you should go to the "Phone Protection" subsection. This is where you can still find the blacklist feature on many older phones. You can even create a group of blacklisted subscribers, and these people will simply never get through to you again, they will hear short beeps, as if you are talking on the phone all the time.
How to add a subscriber to the black list if you do not have such functions on your phone? In fact, this is also as easy as shelling pears, this can be done through a mobile operator. But such services usually cost a small amount of money. If you're willing to spend money to avoid talking to an annoying person or company, then go for it. To get started, call the operator and ask about the availability of such a service and its cost. If the cost of the service completely bothers you, then you can find out how to use this very service.
To use this service from MTS, you do not have to install any applications on your cell phone, which, you see, is very convenient. You can blacklist up to three hundred numbers, which is a lot. Even if the person annoying you connects the AntiAON service to his number, he will still not be able to get through to you, since the system will automatically block the call.
To activate the blacklist service on MTS, you need to dial the following combination of numbers on your cell phone:
- *111*442# for ordinary subscribers;
- *111*443# for legal entities.
You can also send an SMS to number 111 by writing 442*1 in the message field, and, following the operator's prompts, continue the connection. If it is inconvenient for you to use any of these methods or you simply don’t want to, then you can always add or remove a service using a computer using the Internet assistant from MTS. The cost of the Black List service is one and a half rubles per day. Agree, this is a very small amount for peace and comfort. Good luck!
If someone calls you on the phone very often, you can stop answering the call, turn off the sound, but the call will still interfere. You can solve the problem using the function built into smartphones - the Black List. Thus, the contact will be blocked, and the person will not be able to reach you.
What is the "Black List" and what is it used for
"Blacklist" is an additional feature that all modern phones are equipped with. With the help of the Black List, owners of smartphones based on the Android operating system can protect themselves from calls from hooligans and unpleasant people with whom they try not to communicate, block calls from various advertising agencies, and their mailings.
You can block a contact through your carrier. Unlike blocking via phone, the function is paid, but it provides more options. For example, in addition to incoming calls, you will not receive notifications about the calls of the specified subscriber, his messages.
Adding a contact to the black list using the built-in function does not provide such opportunities, but it is completely free. In this case, calls from the selected subscriber will be blocked, but the system will automatically send you a notification about this call, as well as all messages sent by the subscriber.
How to add a contact / phone number to the Black List on Android
In different versions of mobile devices based on the Android operating system, the way to add a contact to the black list is slightly different. The main differences in settings exist between versions of Android below 4.0 and, accordingly, new versions above 4.0.
Adding to the "Blacklist" on Android below 4.0
On Android versions below 4.0, the number of the subscriber that you want to block must be in the contacts list on your phone. In older versions of the operating system, you will first have to activate the Black List function and only then add a contact:
Adding to the "Blacklist" on Android above 4.0
Adding a number to the blacklist on smartphones with Android above 4.0 will be slightly different:
Please note that in all cases, after blocking a subscriber, you will no longer receive calls from him. However, every time after a call from a blocked subscriber, an SMS notification will be received about the time and date of the call, and the subscriber will also be able to send messages to your smartphone on his own. If you are regularly bothered by an unknown number, for example, an advertising agency, then add it to your contacts and blacklist, then it will not be able to get through.
Video: how to add to the Black List on an Android phone
Setting up the "Black List"
You can return a contact to the white list in different ways. Most often, it is enough to follow the same procedure as when adding, only you need to uncheck the box next to the “Enable black list” item (the wording will differ on different phone models). Unfortunately, standard smartphone tools do not allow you to change other settings, for example, specify a specific date when you cannot be reached by phone, but this can be done using additional programs.
Additional programs for blocking
With the software, everything is a little simpler, and all owners of smartphones based on Android can use it, and it does not matter what version of the phone you have. In the Play Market, find an application called Blacklist. The key feature of the application is that it allows you to block not only calls from subscribers, but also SMS messages.
To do this, you will need to make the following settings:
The application allows you to block even non-numeric numbers, which will be relevant in cases where you are tired of advertising companies. You can always view the history of blocked calls and messages in the "History" tab and even read the contents of SMS. You can unblock a subscriber by highlighting the number and clicking on the bucket icon located in the upper right corner.
Video: working with the Blacklist program ("Black List")
Another unique way also allows you to block incoming calls and messages from subscribers. Download Avast!Mobile Security antivirus from the app store (not all antiviruses have the ability to add contacts to the blacklist).
Whatever method you use, each blocked subscriber will hear that the number is busy. The messages he sends will not be displayed on the screen, but you can still view them.
The advanced blacklist setting functionality is available only for additional software. With their help, you can not only block the calls themselves, but also incoming messages, view their content, the date they were received, and in the case of an antivirus, even set the date when these functions are turned off.
All of these applications are distributed free of charge (there are paid versions with great features), so any user can download them and install them on their smartphone if the phone parameters and system requirements of the program meet.
Video: Blocking unwanted calls with Avast!Mobile Security
Possible problems and solutions
The main thing when you download and install the program, do it only with the help of official or trusted sources (Play Market or AppStore). Otherwise, you run the risk of "catching" malicious software on your phone. Using it, attackers can easily figure out the contacts of the people you communicate with, your personal phone number and steal a huge amount of confidential data (especially if you often correspond via SMS messages). If you still use unverified sources, for example, forums where “flashed” versions of programs are posted, then install antivirus software in advance.
When using the black list, one serious problem can arise - after adding a person to the black list, you can miss some important event. If you used an additional utility, then the person will not be able to let you know about him at all, because incoming messages will also be blocked. Also, be careful when dialing a number when adding a contact to the black list so that another person does not accidentally get there. No one usually has any other serious troubles when working with blacklists (especially built-in ones).
Each owner of a smartphone on the Android operating system can quickly block an unwanted contact. This will help both the traditional means of the operating system itself, and additional applications. If it doesn’t matter whether SMS will come from a blocked subscriber and you don’t need to set a specific time and date, then use the standard features. In all other cases, a variety of applications will come to the rescue. After blocking, neither calls from the blocked subscriber nor SMS messages will disturb you.
Everyone is familiar with the situation when some number calls you and at the same time either is silent on the phone or carries some kind of nonsense, so as not to be rude and such numbers are needed. To do this, there is a standard function of the phone or a large number of applications that can be downloaded and installed on your smartphone. But there are 2 disadvantages of all applications, namely:
1. All applications skip the first call, and then after determining the number they give a reset command. And as a result, the subscriber who called you understands that you have blacklisted his number.
2. And the second is that you still have a missed call on your phone, which is sometimes very annoying. It seems that the number is on the black list and still a notification comes.
3. Although I have previously said that there are 2 shortcomings, but there are one more so to speak - a defect. For implementation, you need to install applications, and this is another part of the resource of your android smartphone.
To get rid of these shortcomings, there are solutions for Android smartphones.
How to block a number or blacklist without apps.
Application overview - "Blacklist" for android.
- Let's start the review, perhaps not with a black list, but with an application called AutoAnswer, this application can also help with people who are very annoying. Especially if it happens at night. If you see that the number that bothers you (especially if from an adjacent operator) is calling more and more often, this application starts up and continues to sleep peacefully. And the phone will automatically pick up the handset as soon as it receives any call. On the other hand, they may think that you are constantly picking up the phone and he will specifically call more and more often. But at the same time, you sleep peacefully. The main thing in the morning is not to forget to unload the program.
- And now directly about applications. The bottom line is that all applications that have been downloaded from Google Play and installed on a smartphone with the voice mail service activated cannot be used. Because they work according to the principle that was described at the beginning of the article.
If you find an application where you can add a number to the black list when the Voicemail service is activated. Please be sure to write about this application in the comments.
Today, mobile operators are trying to offer as many options as possible that will interest customers. Among all the attractive offers there is such MTS black list service. It works easily. Essentially, you are preventing a number from calling you. Connect the option, enter the hated phone number. This subscriber will not be able to get through to you or send an SMS message until you yourself want it. When trying to call you, the blocked subscriber will receive short beeps in response.
As they say: no way to get through, no problem.
How to connect the MTS Blacklist
The option is available for all Mobile TeleSystems subscribers, however, it can not be installed on all tariffs. If you are the owner of the tariff plan "", "Onliner", "MTS Ipad" or "Cool", then you will have to change the tariff plan before installing the offer. In order to be able to block the receipt of sms, "Sms Pro" is additionally connected, this type of offer, when connecting the black list, is provided free of charge.
It is not difficult to connect the Black List service from MTS. There are two ways to do this.
1 The first option is to make a connection there. You will need a username and password to enter. The login is your phone number. The password is obtained separately by sms. Having received the password, you can remember it, then always go to the assistant through it. You can also ask for a new password every time you log in, just log in. Everything is connected in the "services" section. There you find information about the offer, click "connect"
2 The second way, by sending a special command through the phone. The numbers *111*442# are dialed on the display. After that, a notification will come that the function is connected.
How to disable the MTS Blacklist
When connecting the offer, the question arises of how to disable the Black List service on MTS. Representatives of the company took care of offering 3 options to choose from:
1 Just send a request *111*442*2#, the option will be disabled.
2 If you are not satisfied with the first method, send an SMS message with the text 442 * 2 to number 111, you will get the desired result.
3 Use the functions of the online assistant. Go to the site, disconnect where you connected.
How to use the Blacklist
You need to know how to use the Black List service on MTS. The system offers many options for using the offer for you to choose from. For example, the user can block the receipt of calls or sms both individually and simultaneously. It is configured what the caller will hear, i.e. these are “busy” beeps or the phrase “the subscriber is temporarily unavailable”.
The functionality of the paid service The MTS Black List does not end there. It is best to visit the company's website and rewrite all the necessary commands related to the options. You can even set a specific time when the blacklist will function.
Everything is controlled, up to the removal of the option itself, through USSD commands, or directly through a personal personal account. Some of the useful commands of this service can be read below:
- *442*0# - Help with the service
- *442*2# - Help with service management commands
- *442*20# - Shows the entire list of rules
- *442*4# - Shows a list of blocked calls
How to add a number to the MTS blacklist?
After activating the service, you need to type a number of commands to add numbers to the black base and set certain rules for them.
- To add a ban with the answer "Busy" - you need to dial the combination *442*21*subscriber's number#
- Add a ban with the answer "Not available" - you need to dial the combination *442*22*subscriber number#
- Add permission for the number - *442*23*subscriber number#
- Delete rule for number - *442*24*subscriber number#
- To clear the entire list of rules, dial *442*25*subscriber number# on your phone
Attention: The subscriber number is entered in the international format (for example, 79121234567)
Service cost MTS Blacklist
In the cost of the service includes the use of the "sms Pro" function. You don't have to pay anything to connect and disconnect the function. Team management through numbers 111, 4424 and 232 is also free. The only thing you pay for is to use the option. Therefore, the answer to the question of how much the Black List service on MTS costs will be 1.5 rubles per day. That's the whole price of the issue, which will have to pay.
Limitations of the Black List service
It is worth counting immediately that the maximum threshold of numbers that can be entered as unwanted is 300 pieces. If calls and sms are blocked, then you will always receive MMS messages, from everyone and in any case. Not all tariff plans support blocking.
For a better acquaintance with the option, it is worth visiting the official website of the company, here you can find answers to all questions, even how to remove the Black List service on MTS. All information is clear and service management is simple. It is enough to learn a couple of requests and your life will be much easier with the blacklist from unwanted calls.
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Blacklisted on Android is a list of phone numbers from which dialing is prohibited. When you receive a call from a blacklisted phone number, your Android smartphone automatically resets. Thus, calls from unwanted numbers are blocked. In this article, we will talk about how to blacklist a number on Android.
Method number 1. Call log.
You can blacklist a number in several ways. The easiest way is to use the call log. To do this, open the call log (last dialed numbers), tap on the number you want to blacklist, and hold your finger until a menu with a list of available actions appears on the screen. In this list, there should be an item "Add to black list".
After that, the number will be blacklisted, and a message informing about this will appear on the screen.
Also, on some Android smartphones, you can blacklist numbers directly from the contacts list. This is done in a similar way. Open contacts, click on the desired number and in the window that opens, select the "Blacklist" item.
Method number 2. Call settings.
The second way to blacklist a number is the call settings. To use this method, open the call log, and then open the context menu of the application, this can be done using the hardware button or using the button on the screen. In the context menu that opens, select the "Call Settings" item.
After that, go to the settings section called "Call Rejection".
And then open the "Black List" subsection.
As a result, a black list of numbers should open in front of you. In order to add a new number to this list, click on the button with the plus sign. After that, you just have to enter the phone number that you want to blacklist on Android, and then save the settings.
