I m in damn need of call blocker for my new lumia, I searched in store but not found a single app, Help
There is none as far as I know, and since the WP is pretty closed up as a system, one cannot make it without a jailbreak.
That's too bad, i had to subscribe in a service provided by the carrier ($5 a month) just to block 10 different phone numbers!
we need an app to do this!!
Why - insert those numbers to ur phonebook, assign a silent tone for them and voila, u r not distracted!
Oh yes, there is no silent tone in WP8, but u can make one on ur computer, and insert it into the phone.
Problem solved - next one please
Windows Need a Lot of development ad innovation in apps
These kinda things cannot be made in apps, they have to be implemented in the system. Or, the system has to be jailbroken, so we can put thing like these in it! There is no other solution!
miodrage said:
These kinda things cannot be made in apps, they have to be implemented in the system. Or, the system has to be jailbroken, so we can put thing like these in it! There is no other solution!
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But we have call blockers on Android which doesn't need root access
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But we have call blockers on Android which doesn't need root access
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Windows Phone is not your swiss cheese of security like android is. Android is a lot more open and apps can do a lot more, but it all comes at the cost of security. As a phone, I really like windows phone (7 and 8) because it is easy to use and you don't have to worry about "oh, that app could malicous!".
as for call blocking: I always wondered who people give their phone numbers to that you have to block a lot of numbers. I myself do only have one number that I need to block (for some reason my carrier decides to call me every 2 months and lying to me about my bills, claiming I am always paying double of what my contract is despite my paying pretty much the bare minimum every month) and so I simply added it to my contacts as "DO NOT ANSWER" and asigning a silent ringtone. That way, at least I can see the timestamps of when they are trying to call
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My friend just showed me a real cool phone utility, but unfortunately, it is only for Symbian OS. The application is called Advanced Call Manager (check Handango for detail).
It enables you to set different actions for the groups you have defined - you can accept, reject, forward calls, send personalized SMS etc. And it only costs $19.99. All of a sudden, PocketZenPhone, Caller ID, My Phone Profiles... etc for PocketPC seem so primitive and over-priced.
Does anyone know if there is something equivalent for PPC? If not, I am thinking of trading in my XDAII for a P910i. :?
It's all down to your needs.
Symbian was designed from the ground up to be a phone with advanced PIM-like functionality. It's a Phone first, PDA second.
XDA devices (I'm excluding the smartphone here) are based on the Pocket PC PDAs, So they're PDA first, phone second, so the concentration was originally on portable computer-type functionality. The phone portion was plugged in later.
That's why so many of the 'natural' phone functions that many people are used to in standard mobile phones are absent or different. Apps like PocketZenPhone attempt to add a lot of that functionality.
But it's your money in the end.
SMARTfilter
Maybe you can try this SMARTfilter.
Description:
PROFESSIONAL VERSION
This application is a must have for every Microsoft PocketPC Phone Edition user. Now you will be able to block unwanted callers (even if they do not send their number).
This version includes English, German, French and Italian language.
You can build your own profiles for different situations (e.g. "work", "home" or "holiday"). The professional version is able to switch between profiles automatically (e.g. depending on time, day of week and calendar status). http://www.pocketgear.com/pocketpcworld/software_detail.asp?id=13019
Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/download.php?id=3182
Maybe you can try this SMARTfilter
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I've been using this fantastic application for one month and I'm totally satisfied by its operation and function. Very easy, just tap the names of the people you don't wish to talk to, SMARTfilter will do the rest.
Rather than keep your phone unanswered, it will just give out the sound of busy phone or no sound at all to the unwanted caller. It gives the impression of being busy or unreachable, not the impression of being rude. Very useful when dealing with your ex-girfriend, talkactive auntie, insurance agent, and other annoying callers.
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....useful when dealing with your ex-girfriend, talkactive auntie, insurance agent, and other annoying callers...
Har har har... :lol: not to mention...F*****(sorry) CREDIT CARD COMPANY
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....useful when dealing with your ex-girfriend, talkactive auntie, insurance agent, and other annoying callers...
Har har har... :lol: not to mention...F*****(sorry) CREDIT CARD COMPANY
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hi people, help is needed I used to try to download smartfilter but during the installation progess it show me a message that that version of smart filter is not intended for my wallaby (ROM 4.01.12, radio 6.24.00 - Im a newbie dosnt know is that means anything to anyone), what can I do ? Already used to try versions for smartphone and other one pocket pc with phone or something like that...
In fact I just want to keep the ringer silent for all numbers but few and all programs I found keep the ringer silent for few not all.
I want it to make it silent in the morning and if the boss call me then I want it to ring otherwise want it to remain silent...
Is that possible ?
tnx !
I'm looking for recommendations on phone security apps in case my phone gets lost or stolen. Free or paid, I really don't care, I just want to sleep better knowing that if my clumsy self loses the phone I won't be out of 200 dollars. Thanks!
Lookout has been good for me. Does backups, anti-virus (however unnecessary as it may be right now), and phone location. Used it since beta Win Mo days.
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Lookout has been good for me. Does backups, anti-virus (however unnecessary as it may be right now), and phone location. Used it since beta Win Mo days.
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Thanks for the help! I tried the app and it works out well. Everything works well on it. I had to do the GPS fix on my phone to test out the Locate Device function, and good thing I did too! I would've been so mad if I used lookout and then realize the GPS on my phone didn't work, lol. Again, thanks!
I'm a fan of Mobile Defense. You can install as a system app and it will be able to survive a wipe. The only way to remove it would be a flash. It won't show up in app manager either. It can remotely activate the GPS and will notify you automatically of a sim card change via email. It can also remotely lock the phone even if you don't normally use a lock pattern. It can also display messages on the screen that won't go away without entering a code. So you can have the screen have a message telling the person to return the phone and the message won't go away until the code is entered.
The only downside is that I think the beta program is closed to new people right now. I'm not sure as I joined a while ago.
I demoed Wave Secure and liked it so much that I bought the subscription for my G1 and my Mom's My Touch.
Check the features here.
https://www.wavesecure.com/wavesecure/android.aspx
Good Luck!
And I became really a fan of the recently introduced Track and Protect. It's a service that not only allows you to locate your phone on map, lock it, wipe it or let it scream via a personal web panel but also allows you to make photos remotely and send a call back command to listen to your own phone. All this works even after SIM change! It has auto lock function, it reports you the thief's phone number, operator ID and location instantly. Really useful.
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And I became really a fan of the recently introduced Track and Protect. It's a service that not only allows you to locate your phone on map, lock it, wipe it or let it scream via a personal web panel but also allows you to make photos remotely and send a call back command to listen to your own phone. All this works even after SIM change! It has auto lock function, it reports you the thief's phone number, operator ID and location instantly. Really useful.
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Do you know any information on there "credit" method that they are using? It seems like a great service to use except that they don't tell you anything about these "credits" on the website without registering first.
Currently I use both Mobile Defense and Lookout. I always feel safe when I have more than one security app just in case. Although, Mobile Defense might also have a paid service in the future, similar to what Trust and Protect is doing. I wouldn't mind paying Mobile Defense since they allow us to install it as a system app, which a previous user explained upon.
I am getting killed with spam calls today from a 956 area code, all Mexican.
I add them to my reject list, I am them to an Unwanted contact as well... but they keep coming as different numbers.
Anyone else have some suggestions? I do not have any crap apps... not sure what's causing this.
Call T-Mo, they should be able to block the calls for you
T-Mobile does not block individual numbers. Your options to avoid any calls are family allowances, which you will need to block the individual numbers for, or changing your number.
So far I've added 8 numbers to my reject list. Jesus.
anyone know of an app that will prevent your phone from ringing, IF there is a call from a certain area code?
If not, someone willing to make it? You would make bank.
Lol that's crazy, good luck.
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As some predicted, T-Mobile could not do anything, but they did give me more minutes (not needed, but nice gesture).
I think I am going to try and make my first app.... anyone know if it's even possible to have the phone just block an area code before I spend so much time trying to make an app (my first one, o Jesus).
I just checked the market for "Call Block", and there seem to be several apps for it already. At least one (for $2) includes the ability to filter the calls based on area code (example shows block toll free numbers as 800-NNN-NNNN). So yes, it appears to be possible.
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anyone know of an app that will prevent your phone from ringing, IF there is a call from a certain area code?
If not, someone willing to make it? You would make bank.
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GBlocker will do it. It's a pay app & I don't remember what it cost originally, but I love it.
I use it to block all numbers not in my contact list (if they're important, they'll leave a message & I'll add them to my contact list)
EDIT: I just looked on Appbrain & they apparently have a trial version. I dunno if anythings removed, but might be worth your time to give it a look
I've been trying to find a simple way to block SMS/MMS to my phone. I've been using Signal for a while now as do many of my friends and would just assume block all the unsecure stuff since Signal comes though data. Thought it would be easier than it's turning out to be. Tried a couple apps and they require building spam lists to get them to work, any way to just block them all?
if you don't mind just blacklist the number perhaps
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if you don't mind just blacklist the number perhaps
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That will also stop calls which I don't want to do. I only want to stop non Signal SMS/MMS
There's got to be an easier way but what I've come up with for now is I'm using Postman SMS blocker to block all SMS while it's set as my default messenger. I'm using Auto Reply free to auto respond to those blocked texts to tell them they've been blocked and to download Signal. Most of my friends are already on Signal and the ones that don't give half a crap about their privacy, that's their problem. They can call or email. In this situation theres still technically txts making it to the phone but their one sided statements that are never replied to and no conversation from me. Will all the notifications of the block and reply off it's good enough for now.
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That will also stop calls which I don't want to do. I only want to stop non Signal SMS/MMS
There's got to be an easier way but what I've come up with for now is I'm using Postman SMS blocker to block all SMS while it's set as my default messenger. I'm using Auto Reply free to auto respond to those blocked texts to tell them they've been blocked and to download Signal. Most of my friends are already on Signal and the ones that don't give half a crap about their privacy, that's their problem. They can call or email. In this situation theres still technically txts making it to the phone but their one sided statements that are never replied to and no conversation from me. Will all the notifications of the block and reply off it's good enough for now.
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You are sadly mistaken if you think signal is more secure then the standard SMS protocol. That's like samsung what's app or fb messenger are secure. It's only as secure as their server is.
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You are sadly mistaken if you think signal is more secure then the standard SMS protocol. That's like samsung what's app or fb messenger are secure. It's only as secure as their server is.
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Can you explain how? Signal is end to end encrypted and the keys aren't stored on the server. WhatsApp is made by WhatsApp and has nothing to do with Samsung, they also use the Signal/Text Secure protocol so same thing different name. No shortage of security experts regularly examine the source and I've yet to read a review from anybody in security that isn't a huge fan. I fail to see how regular ol SMS that does none of that and is just as secure. If you know something nobody else seems to please let us know, I can't be the only one that's into privacy that would want to know.
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Can you explain how? Signal is end to end encrypted and the keys aren't stored on the server. WhatsApp is made by WhatsApp and has nothing to do with Samsung, they also use the Signal/Text Secure protocol so same thing different name. No shortage of security experts regularly examine the source and I've yet to read a review from anybody in security that isn't a huge fan. I fail to see how regular ol SMS that does none of that and is just as secure. If you know something nobody else seems to please let us know, I can't be the only one that's into privacy that would want to know.
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Samsung was an auto correct. As for Wahtsapp that is owned by FB and made by them and have been found over and over again to have back doors built in just like their messaging app.
Ill leave you wit this. We have some of the best in android security here on the site. Yet none of them use it and advise to stay away from everything to do with FB. Ever wonder why on XDA we have not featured the app. IF it really was that secure then we would be all over it covering it and advising its use.
True Mobile security is an illusion. IF you use a rooted device or use social media then privacy isnt really a big deal.
Hey all.
Within a couple of days I'm getting my new Galaxy S9+ (Exynos) phone.
I made a year break from Android and switched to Apple, and now I'm back.
Unfortunately, I know nothing about newest Galaxy phones.
Maybe anyone has suggestions what should I do (download) when I'll set-up my phone (I've watched all the reviews of "must have" etc., don't suggest me to do that)?
I used to root and unlock bootloader for each my android phone, but I won't do that to my Galaxy S9+ at least for 6 months.
Hence, many root apps not working: "AdAway", "Viper4Android" etc.,
Maybe anyone knows Ad Blocking app without rooting a phone?
Or just mention anything that newbie to Galaxy S9+ should know.
(If you're wondering why am I "spamming" with these "stupid" questions: And no, I didn't find any similar thread to this)
Thanks in advance!
I use to root and rom all my phones, but I don't think it is as necessary as before.
I also use to download all the tweaks, but I don't do that either.
Non-root to block adds try Blokada it is in the F-Droid store.
It is Free and it Works.
I also swear by ES File Explorer to view and move files on your app. Also to sync any cloud storage you have.
If you have a regular phone number and google voice number going to the same phone
Voice Choice 2.0 is a nice app that allows you to make calls with a specific number
i.e. family and close friends have you carrier number
work partners, resume, business line has your google number
when you make a call you don't have to select anything, based on your rules set up it will dial out using the appropriate number.
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qnc said:
I use to root and rom all my phones, but I don't think it is as necessary as before.
I also use to download all the tweaks, but I don't do that either.
Non-root to block adds try Blokada it is in the F-Droid store.
It is Free and it Works.
I also swear by ES File Explorer to view and move files on your app. Also to sync any cloud storage you have.
If you have a regular phone number and google voice number going to the same phone
Voice Choice 2.0 is a nice app that allows you to make calls with a specific number
i.e. family and close friends have you carrier number
work partners, resume, business line has your google number
when you make a call you don't have to select anything, based on your rules set up it will dial out using the appropriate number.
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Thanks! Maybe you know anything about removing / disabling Bloatware as well?
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Thanks! Maybe you know anything about removing / disabling Bloatware as well?
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check out this thread at your own risk. It works I disabled Facebook (don't see why that would be on and unlocked phone fro Samsung, but i digress)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9-plus/how-to/s9-s9-bloatware-removal-thread-g960u-t3817810
Be careful with the commands and understand what is being done before you hit the enter/return key
Good thing about disabling is if you fubar the phone you can do a factory restore and start all over
I only disabled Facebook. will investigate the other software as i play with the phone. Only had it 2 weeks so far.
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qnc said:
check out this thread at your own risk. It works I disabled Facebook (don't see why that would be on and unlocked phone fro Samsung, but i digress)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9-plus/how-to/s9-s9-bloatware-removal-thread-g960u-t3817810
Be careful with the commands and understand what is being done before you hit the enter/return key
Good thing about disabling is if you fubar the phone you can do a factory restore and start all over
I only disabled Facebook. will investigate the other software as i play with the phone. Only had it 2 weeks so far.
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Thanks, I'll keep everything in mind