Android Tip: Block Calls and Texts - Comments Page 1

You did not mention HIJA an app that I have used on my android phone for some time and it is free. It really block spammers calls and texts

I use call blocking but it's probably useless. Spammers change the caller id number on every call. It should be up to the carrier to check for valid numbers before my phone rings.

You might wish to check out NoMoRobo at nomorobo.com. I haved used this terrific service on my Comcast VOIP line for many months and it has eliminated 90 percent (my estimate) of these kind of nuisance calls. They have a version for cell phones which I have not used for which there is a small charge.

T-Mo only allows you to block 10 numbers at a time so my list is always "rolling". It works, though they could let you block more. At a minimum, the FCC should start enforcing their own rules regarding spoofing and robo calls. Sure the carriers would start screaming about loss of revenue, but it sure would get them some much needed customer satisfaction points.

I use TrueCaller on my Android device, with no problems. It works and being free is a plus for me. It is also easy to use.

I use TrueCaller on my Android device, with no problems. It works and being free is a plus for me. It is also easy to use.

I use TrueCaller on my Android device, with no problems. It works and being free is a plus for me. It is also easy to use.

I think anthony (above) meant an app called "Hiya"
Best one of the others and I've tried them all.
Best of all it's free

I also use Hiya, it works well for me. Available on both Android and iPhone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.webascender.callerid&hl=en

I have been using Mr. Number for about 8 months and it seems to work really well and is free also. My other family members have been using it for around 5 or 6 months and like it.

The method that I use is not to answer the phone if I don't recognize the number. I already have contacts so people I know, their name will come up. If someone really wants to talk to me, they will leave a message and I will get back to them if it's legit. Works for me.

I've used TrueCaller for some time now and Love it
it tells me right away if I should answer or not. FREE AND SIMPLE.

Have been using Mr. Number for a few years and find it useful but after your article I may give TrueCaller a try. Thanks for all your help.

"For newer phones running Android Marshmallow (v6.0) or Nougat (v7.0), open the Phone app, go to your recent calls list, find the number you want to block and select Block/Report Spam. If you don’t want to report the number as spam, uncheck the “spam” box. "

Not sure this is true for all phones. I do not see this option on my MOTOG3 running v6.0.

But what I do is create a contact called Block Caller,and all calls from this contact go directly to voicemail. Any new spammer number gets added to Block Caller.

For those that use Avast anti-virus on their Android phone, open Avast and then go to Settings (3 horizontal lines) - "Call Blocker" where you can turn it on and list any numbers you want blocked.

I have only given my mobile phone number to a small number of friends and close relatives and a few businesses I deal with such as financial institutions. Consequently, I have had few problems with unwanted calls.
When I received one call from an organisation I had not given the mobile number to I told the caller quite curtly that I had not given them my number and do not want to hear from them - and then I hung up.
I only use my mobile for voice and text calls - it is not a "smart phone".

I, too use Mr Number on my phone. https://mrnumber.com/

I used a program called Call Blocker. As soon as my phone ring it jumps to the screen and give me the ability to block it. However I generally answer the call then when I hang up in give me the choice to block it again. If it is something to be Blocked, then I block it.

What about land line phones? Yes, we have a land line, hubby is very old fashioned and doesn't want to convert. I tried to teach him how to use a very simple cell phone for seniors and he couldn't figure it out and only got frustrated. So alas we are stuck in the dark ages with constant robo-calls all day long. Please, help... any tips would be so welcomed.

I was going to try TrueCaller, but so many of the reviews on the Play Store are quite negative, citing far too man unwanted features, with a high level of intrusiveness, and even p**nographic ads. I'm not interested in all that.