The Android operating system contains a lot of convenient and simple functions, knowledge of which will help not only to use the capabilities of your smartphone, but also to protect your phone from unwanted visitors. A simple instruction on how to block SMS on Android will help you set up a similar option on your smartphone.
Complete blocking of a contact means not just being included in the "black list", but also the inability of the opponent to call you or write a message. In this case, all incoming SMS will be automatically forwarded to the "spam" folder, and you will not have the inconvenience associated with a sound signal or visual display of an incoming message.
When is it more appropriate to use the following function:
- To stop contact with unwanted people.
- To protect the child's phone from incorrect intrusion.
- To block potentially dangerous contacts.
It should be noted that such protection is purely conditional, because the blacklist applies only to certain, pre-specified numbers. It will be easy for your opponent to find another SIM card, or temporarily borrow a phone from another person.
That is why, in order to radically resolve this issue, you can use the ability to block all contacts not recorded in the telephone directory. In this case, there is a risk of missing really necessary or important information, therefore it is recommended to periodically check the pop with blocked messages and sort the incoming "letters" manually according to the degree of importance.
How to block SMS from the Ministry of Emergencies on Android
Messages from the Ministry of Emergency Situations are of a warning nature and are generally useful, because in this way a warning about possible cataclysms and emergencies is received. At the same time, many subscribers began to complain about excessive "attention" from the Ministry of Emergencies, when messages are received several times a week and are similar to synoptic forecasts.
It is impossible to block such contacts in the usual way, and mobile operators do not make concessions. To add such information to the "black list", you can use the following hint.
How to block messages from the Ministry of Emergencies:
- In the call log, you need to find the settings menu. To do this, select the vertically located three points in the upper right corner.
- In the proposed list, select "settings".
- Next, you need to find the line "block messages".
- From the options offered (usually they offer blocking of numbers or message phrases), we select the latter.
- Next, it remains to select the most frequent words in messages and enter in the specified field. It is best to use specific terms here, so as not to accidentally block important SMS.
- New phrases are added by clicking on the "+" icon. You can remove blocking phrases from the list in the same way by clicking on "-".
- Likewise, you can block annoying contacts and advertising mailings.
- In the future, you can view incoming messages in the blocked SMS settings. You can also restore the availability of mailing, or delete messages permanently.
This option will not be available on all versions of the Android OS. According to reviews on the forums devoted to this topic, only owners of devices based on Android OS, starting with version 8.0 and later, have such an opportunity. This does not hurt to check a similar function on your device, because there is always the possibility of adding new features as a result of flashing, as well as changing the main package of functions by the manufacturer himself.
How to add a phone number to the message blacklist
Number blocking service is available on different versions of Android OS. At the same time, there is a special option that can be used by owners of smartphones with Android version 5.0.2 and higher.
How to add a number to the blacklist:
- Select a contact from the phone book.
- Press the "edit" sign. It is usually represented as a pencil in the upper right corner.
- Next, you need to open the menu. It is defined differently in different versions of smartphones. Usually in the form of three vertical dots in the upper right corner.
- A list will appear in which you need to find the line "only voice mail" and check the confirmation box.
After such simple manipulations, an unwanted caller will not be able to bother you with calls. After dialing your number, he will hear an equally annoying offer to leave a message on his voicemail. Of course, you will not receive notifications and saved recordings from your voicemail.
On samsung
Blocking SMS for Android is very simply explained using the example of popular Samsung phone models. To do this, there is no need to download applications or special programs, as well as generally connect to the Internet. Depending on the model of your device, two algorithms of actions can be distinguished.
How to add unwanted contacts to the blacklist:
- In the message folder select "Options", then "Settings". In this category, we define the "Block messages" function, and then add the number to the block list.
- If there is a "spam filter" section in the message folder menu, you must select that section. Then it remains to add the number of the unwanted subscriber to block the incoming calls and messages.
You can cancel the lock settings if necessary. You can also view incoming SMS in the "blocked messages" or "spam" folder.
On zte
Getting rid of unwanted callers will be a little more difficult for zte smartphone owners. Usually phones of this brand do not have a built-in function of blocking contacts or SMS. To prevent any form of mailing from being sent to a subscriber, you can use third-party applications such as "Black List" or "Contact Blocker". After installation, you need to use the prompts and launch the required mode for your phone. The capabilities of such programs allow you to use applications for barring calls and mailings, even for non-digital subscribers. These are cases when the phone number field is filled with literal expressions.
The violation of personal boundaries is increasingly happening in the virtual space. To keep yourself safe from annoying advertisers, scammers or nasty people, most phones have a number blocking option. At the same time, Android users are almost unaware that such a service can be extended to telephone messages. If you want to block a certain number and not even give the opportunity to contact you through messages, the information provided will help with this.
The days when advertising was distributed through all kinds of leaflets that filled our mailboxes to the top are long gone. While you can still find people on the streets today handing out flyers and promotional brochures, in reality the commercial space is going through a completely different, more innovative period. Hardly anyone has noticed that today's advertisements have long since switched to all kinds of instant messengers and SMS messages.
All these messages are sometimes too intrusive, and you want to somehow deal with them. Fortunately, MTS has a corresponding SMS Blocking service, which we will talk about in our today's article below.
Detailed description of the MTS SMS Blocking service
This service, which is easy to guess, allows you to protect yourself from receiving unwanted text messages from advertising numbers, or from subscribers from whom you do not want to see any mentions.
It should be emphasized that the service works only "in conjunction" with such an offer as "Black List", as well as with an additional option called "SMS Pro". Fortunately, this add. the service is offered for activation and further use completely free of charge. However, with regard to the blacklist, which we have already paid attention to within the framework of the corresponding thematic article on our website, this offer does not apply to the free list. ChS is available for use with a daily fee of 1.50 rubles, which, in principle, is not such a high fee if you really want to protect yourself from unnecessary calls and messages.
The principle of the SMS blocking service is as follows:
- The service is activated on the subscriber's phone.
- In the service settings, the list of blocked phone numbers is entered from which it is undesirable to receive messages.
- The subscriber included in the blocked list sends a text message to the number of the user who has connected the service, but the message status indicates the information "Sending" or "Waiting". The message never leaves, and the recipient, that is, you, does not receive the message sent.
How to connect "SMS Blocking" to MTS
Regarding the connection of the service, it should be said that it is activated in conjunction with the "SMS Pro" option, and for this you need to send a text message to the number 232 ... The message must contain text "ON" or "Per" specified in the example case and without quotes.
As for directly setting up the service, as well as setting the conditions for the numbers, incoming messages from which will be blocked, such configuration can be done through the interface of the corresponding personal account located at bl.mts.ru.
Subscribers are given the opportunity to choose the following parameters:
- The exact phone number of the subscriber;
- Numbers starting with specific digits (for bulk blocking);
- Short advertising numbers;
- Coverage area (only Russia, or additional foreign states);
- Action interval (around the clock, at specific hours of the day or days of the week).
All rules are edited, added and deleted in your personal account, the interface of which is extremely simple and intuitive to use.
How to disable blocking SMS on MTS
If you need to remove the blocking of incoming messages for any of the numbers previously entered in the emergency situation, you can also do this in your personal account. You just need to delete the rule created for a specific number.
And in the event that you suddenly made a final decision to abandon the further use of the SMS blocking option on MTS as a whole, you can deactivate it by disabling the "SMS Pro" option. And this is done in several ways:
- When entering a combination
We all get annoying messages sometimes. Maybe it's spam, maybe it's a message from someone you don't want to talk to, or it could be something else. If you do not want to receive such messages, then let's block them!
There are many Android smartphones from many different manufacturers. And almost everyone has their own SMS app, making it difficult to give a universal answer to "How to block text messages from a specific number on Android on all devices."
For the sake of simplicity, I'll show you how to do this in the SMS app for Pixel / Nexus devices, which is also available for download from the Google Play Store. You don't have to use it as your main SMS app after blocking numbers if you don't want to, as blocking will happen at the system level.
So, first install this app. If you are using a stock Android device, such as Pixel or Nexus, then you already have the Android Messages app installed.
Android only allows you to install one default SMS app, so when you install the Android Messages app, you will need to temporarily set it as the default app.
To do this, just open it. You will see a short description of what the application does. Just click Next, then Change on the pop-up window to set Android Messages as your default app.
First method: block the number directly from the message
The easiest way to block SMS from a specific person is to block them directly from the sent message. To do this, open the message thread in the Android Messages app.
Click the three dots in the upper right corner, then select Members & Options.
Click "Block". A pop-up window will ask you to confirm that you want to block the number, noting that you will no longer receive calls or messages from this person. "Block".
That's all, the number is blocked.
Method two: block the number manually
If you do not have messages from the person whose number you want to block, then you can also manually enter the number to block it. From the main menu, tap the three dots in the upper right corner, then select Blocked Contacts.
Click Add Number. Here you just need to indicate the number you want to block, then click "Block".
That's all. From now on, the number will be completely blocked, no matter which SMS application you use by default.
How to unblock a number
If you want to unblock a number, simply go to Messages> Blocked Contacts and press the X next to the number.
To change your default messaging app to the one you've used before, just open it. It should prompt you to set it as the default application. If it doesn't, you can go to Settings> Apps> Standard Apps and select your preferred SMS app under Messaging App. If you find it difficult to find this option, you can
Black list
The option from Tele2 will allow anyone to set a ban on incoming SMS and calls from certain people. You can add 30 contacts to the desired list, which are stored in the system without time limits. It is possible to set a temporary lock.
At the time of activation, the service fee is not charged, but there is a fee for the provision of services in the amount of 1 RUB / day. Additionally, the subscriber needs to pay 1.5 rubles for each added contact. The rest of the service is free, it concerns viewing the added phones, sending requests.
Management, activation of the option is carried out by means of service commands and SMS:
- To enable, you just need to enter the request * 220 * 1 # on your mobile device.
- Add the unwanted subscriber to the list by notification to the number 220, in the text you must indicate 1 * the name of the other subscriber.
- If you need to enable sending notifications for a specific person, then write a message by phone 220 with the text 0 * name of the subscriber.
- To use the combination * 220 #.
Clients cannot view messages from blocked people. Any Tele2 client has the right to disconnect SMS from ill-wishers, regardless of the region of the tariff used. By deleting all contacts from your list, the option is automatically disabled, but the list is retained for a month.
Antispam service
The Antispam Tele2 service will allow customers to block notifications from any phone. This makes it possible to protect yourself from advertising mailings, spam and other types of notifications. The service is provided free of charge, there is no monthly fee, and the option is automatically enabled when unwanted contacts are added for the first time.
You can turn off Antispam via SMS by dialing 345 with the text 00. You can add unwanted contacts for blocking by sending messages to the service number 345. The body of the message contains the mobile dialing or the client's name.
Among other possibilities, clients should know:
- To manage additional settings, you need to send an empty letter by dialing 345.
- You can view the numbers included in the list via SMS by calling 345 with the text 1.
- You can remove a subscriber from the list and unblock access to receive data from another person by requesting 0 * name or phone number. The request is sent to telephone 345.
Antispam from Tele2 is completely free service with no hidden fees.
Block sms
You can disable free SMS on Tele2 using various methods. To do this, customers are provided with the following options:
- You need to go to the Tele2 website and go to your personal account, where quick registration is carried out using your phone number. In the main menu, go to the "My number" section and find the SMS center settings. In it, you can select everything that is necessary, for example, prohibit incoming SMS, save changes and exit. Through the cabinet, you can install various services to block messages.
- The second option to unsubscribe from free messages is a request that is entered on the device. To do this, dial * 155 * 20 # and make a call. After that, notifications will be blocked.
- Incoming notifications can be disabled by employees of branded communication salons. The client needs to take a passport and go to any branch of Tele2, ask the employee to establish a ban on mailing and they will carry out the necessary operations themselves.
- The operators of the help desk can help with the refusal of mailings, by calling the free number 611. After connecting, you need to describe the problem, say a code word or name the series and passport number to confirm your identity. Operators disable SMS remotely.
In some cases, disabling mailings will allow you to get rid of unnecessary waste of time and mobile resources.
Blocking short numbers
To check the price of notifications by short numbers, the Tele2 operator offers to use the command * 125 * xxxx #. In this request, you need to enter a short number, which should be checked.
To set a ban on SMS on short numbers, customers should call support by phone 611 or contact the employees of company stores. Tele2 employees can help establish a ban, remove blocking of certain numbers and will tell you in detail about the option's services.
Lock in phone settings
There are different methods of how to block SMS and clients of any mobile operator can use alternative, free options. It is enough to take the phone and go to its settings.
The Android operating system is most common, therefore, an example of such a platform will provide instructions:
- Add the number that you want to block to the phone book, and you need to save it on the phone itself.
- Open the window of the added contact and click on options.
- The menu has the ability to add contacts to the list of unwanted contacts. The phone is blocked, no calls will come from the number.
Lock options and features may vary or be named differently from device to device. The functionality of the standard service is meager, due to which messages from the blocked subscriber will still come in. Use mobile apps to solve the problem. It is enough to enter the Market and download Blacklist Plus.
Conclusion
Knowing how to block incoming SMS, calls, spam on Tele2, each person can set bans and not worry about the money written off, not be distracted by notifications. In addition, not all advertising blocking services are paid, which distinguishes Tele2 from other mobile operators.
