Blocking numbers

jioscar · 12-10-2015, 17:36

Hi is there another way of blocking a number I blocked a number on my phone but they've still phoned me 6 times from same number EE said they can't do it any ideas thanks

-GONZO- · 12-10-2015, 17:56

Which phone?

JulesandSand · 12-10-2015, 18:02

I use the Truecaller app on my Xperia Z - it's very good IMO.

jioscar · 12-10-2015, 18:06

Hi Gonzo it's an iPhone 5s

Richard1960 · 12-10-2015, 18:22

If you go into the all calls section from the phone call icon go into the recent calls menu ,then press the ! button on the right next to the number you want to block then scroll down to "Block this Caller" and press that message.

TobyS · 12-10-2015, 18:24

I don't think there is a way to block certain numbers on an iPhone. There are a few Android apps to do this, but I did read somewhere that the iPhone doesn't have any for some reason. Could be wrong though.

-GONZO- · 12-10-2015, 18:25

Yep what Richard said, this will block calls and texts but will not stop any callers leaving a voicemail though.

Richard1960 · 12-10-2015, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by TobyS

I don't think there is a way to block certain numbers on an iPhone. There are a few Android apps to do this, but I did read somewhere that the iPhone doesn't have any for some reason. Could be wrong though.

I had an i Phone 4s and now a 6 and can block numbers from both phones i do not suppose the 5s is any different.

jioscar · 12-10-2015, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard1960

If you go into the all calls section from the phone call icon go into the recent calls menu ,then press the ! button on the right next to the number you want to block then scroll down to "Block this Caller" and press that message.

I've done this but this number still gets through it works on all other numbers

-GONZO- · 12-10-2015, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by jioscar

I've done this but this number still gets through it works on all other numbers

Is it definitely the same number or could they using slight variations of the number?

jioscar · 12-10-2015, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

Is it definitely the same number or could they using slight variations of the number?

No it's definitely the same number

corf · 12-10-2015, 18:56

Do you still see the number when it rings, because if they turn caller id off I believe it bypasses the block.

jioscar · 12-10-2015, 19:20

Yes I still see the number

-GONZO- · 12-10-2015, 19:21

Does it show up in the blocked list?

jioscar · 12-10-2015, 19:31

Yes it's on the blocked list

TobyS · 12-10-2015, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard1960

I had an i Phone 4s and now a 6 and can block numbers from both phones i do not suppose the 5s is any different.

Ah, maybe I'm thinking of just blocking withheld numbers. Can you do that on an iPhone?

1saintly · 12-10-2015, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by TobyS

Ah, maybe I'm thinking of just blocking withheld numbers. Can you do that on an iPhone?

quick google says the carrier has to do it.
Wow how stuck in the dark ages is the iphone when it comes to blocking any numbers.

Was trying to have a look in the apple store for the app i use on android, so i could recommend it to the OP.
easy with android,
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...klist&hl=en_GB
and windows
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/stor...e/9nblggh64lzj

But cant seem to find anything that easy using apple store.
do i have to download itunes or something to browse the apple store?

jioscar · 13-10-2015, 23:00

Still getting these calls got 2 today

-GONZO- · 13-10-2015, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by jioscar

Still getting these calls got 2 today

Have to tried typing into Google 'unable to block +number' and see what the search result brings?

ramraideruk · 14-10-2015, 00:18

Isn't there an app to do this? I have Mr Number for Android.

stephen122333 · 15-10-2015, 20:18

any numbers I dont like, i swap their ringtone to a silent ringtone (you may have to download/create a ringtone with no sound).

12-10-2015, 17:36	#1
jioscar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397	Blocking numbers Hi is there another way of blocking a number I blocked a number on my phone but they've still phoned me 6 times from same number EE said they can't do it any ideas thanks

12-10-2015, 17:56	#2
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Which phone?

12-10-2015, 18:02	#3
JulesandSand Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Caledonia Posts: 5,687	I use the Truecaller app on my Xperia Z - it's very good IMO.

12-10-2015, 18:06	#4
jioscar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397	Hi Gonzo it's an iPhone 5s

12-10-2015, 18:22	#5
Richard1960 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 13,433	If you go into the all calls section from the phone call icon go into the recent calls menu ,then press the ! button on the right next to the number you want to block then scroll down to "Block this Caller" and press that message.

12-10-2015, 18:24	#6
TobyS Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Troll hunting Posts: 733	I don't think there is a way to block certain numbers on an iPhone. There are a few Android apps to do this, but I did read somewhere that the iPhone doesn't have any for some reason. Could be wrong though.

12-10-2015, 18:25	#7
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Yep what Richard said, this will block calls and texts but will not stop any callers leaving a voicemail though.

12-10-2015, 18:26	#8
Richard1960 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 13,433	Quote: Originally Posted by TobyS I don't think there is a way to block certain numbers on an iPhone. There are a few Android apps to do this, but I did read somewhere that the iPhone doesn't have any for some reason. Could be wrong though. I had an i Phone 4s and now a 6 and can block numbers from both phones i do not suppose the 5s is any different.

12-10-2015, 18:32	#9
jioscar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard1960 If you go into the all calls section from the phone call icon go into the recent calls menu ,then press the ! button on the right next to the number you want to block then scroll down to "Block this Caller" and press that message. I've done this but this number still gets through it works on all other numbers

12-10-2015, 18:34	#10
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by jioscar I've done this but this number still gets through it works on all other numbers Is it definitely the same number or could they using slight variations of the number?

12-10-2015, 18:38	#11
jioscar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- Is it definitely the same number or could they using slight variations of the number? No it's definitely the same number

12-10-2015, 18:56	#12
corf Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,458	Do you still see the number when it rings, because if they turn caller id off I believe it bypasses the block.

12-10-2015, 19:20	#13
jioscar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397	Yes I still see the number

12-10-2015, 19:21	#14
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Does it show up in the blocked list?

12-10-2015, 19:31	#15
jioscar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397	Yes it's on the blocked list

12-10-2015, 20:27	#16
TobyS Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Troll hunting Posts: 733	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard1960 I had an i Phone 4s and now a 6 and can block numbers from both phones i do not suppose the 5s is any different. Ah, maybe I'm thinking of just blocking withheld numbers. Can you do that on an iPhone?

12-10-2015, 22:00	#17
1saintly Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,665	Quote: Originally Posted by TobyS Ah, maybe I'm thinking of just blocking withheld numbers. Can you do that on an iPhone? quick google says the carrier has to do it. Wow how stuck in the dark ages is the iphone when it comes to blocking any numbers. Was trying to have a look in the apple store for the app i use on android, so i could recommend it to the OP. easy with android, https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...klist&hl=en_GB and windows https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/stor...e/9nblggh64lzj But cant seem to find anything that easy using apple store. do i have to download itunes or something to browse the apple store?

13-10-2015, 23:00	#18
jioscar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397	Still getting these calls got 2 today

13-10-2015, 23:41	#19
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by jioscar Still getting these calls got 2 today Have to tried typing into Google 'unable to block +number' and see what the search result brings?

14-10-2015, 00:18	#20
ramraideruk Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,026	Isn't there an app to do this? I have Mr Number for Android.

15-10-2015, 20:18	#21
stephen122333 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Posts: 835	any numbers I dont like, i swap their ringtone to a silent ringtone (you may have to download/create a ringtone with no sound).

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