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Input Please - Free Call/Text Block for Tracfone...

ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:02:28 GMT

...that doesn't drain the battery and is effective? I googled but would like to hear what you've been happy with. tia

Re: Input Please - Free Call/Text Block for Tracphone...

Ainhisg — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:22:13 GMT

Your phone has a blocking function already built into it. Find the number you want to block, press on the menu icon, and choose block.

Re: Input Please - Free Call/Text Block for Tracphone...

ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:34:05 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
Your phone has a blocking function already built into it. Find the number you want to block, press on the menu icon, and choose block.

I've been using that but that's after the fact. I want something to prevent them in the first place.

Re: Input Please - Free Call/Text Block for Tracphone...

Still Raining — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:48:53 GMT

Do you have an option to sent all unknowns/blocked to voicemail? If your address book is up to date, it works fine. Wouldn't be without it. Can be turned off if need be.

Re: Input Please - Free Call/Text Block for Tracphone...

Ainhisg — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:57:38 GMT

What brand of phone do you have? This can be done through your settings depending on what brand of phone you have.

Re: Input Please - Free Call/Text Block for Tracphone...

ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:02:07 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
What brand of phone do you have? This can be done through your settings depending on what brand of phone you have.

It's a Tracfone (Android).

Re: Input Please - Free Call/Text Block for Tracphone...

Ainhisg — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:40:42 GMT

What is the BRAND...Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc.? Once you know the brand, just google how to receive calls from only your contacts.

Re: Input Please - Free Call/Text Block for Tracphone...

ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 21:09:16 GMT

oops - Samsung Galaxy A51

I'll check google. Thanks for your replies.

@Ainhisg wrote:
What is the BRAND...Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc.? Once you know the brand, just google how to receive calls from only your contacts.

Re: Input Please - Free Call/Text Block for Tracfone...

gadgetgal613 — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:26:09 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
...that doesn't drain the battery and is effective? I googled but would like to hear what you've been happy with. tia

So, you never get phone calls from people not in your contact list? I would miss important calls if I blocked every number outside my contact list. I guess I don't understand why it's such a big deal to ignore a call.

Re: Input Please - Free Call/Text Block for Tracfone...

SouthernBee — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:39:59 GMT

@gadgetgal613 wrote:
@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
...that doesn't drain the battery and is effective? I googled but would like to hear what you've been happy with. tia
So, you never get phone calls from people not in your contact list? I would miss important calls of I blocked every number outside my contact list. I guess I don't understand why it's such a big deal to ignore a call.

@gadgetgal613 : Totally agree and understand. Yesterday had appointment with a new pest control service. He called to verify his arrival in a few minutes. Information on caller ID: wireless caller and looked like a previously blocked call. Nothing to indicate from the pest control company. I decided to answer.

Re: Input Please - Free Call/Text Block for Tracfone...

ThinkingOutLoud — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:28:58 GMT

@gadgetgal613 wrote:
@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
...that doesn't drain the battery and is effective? I googled but would like to hear what you've been happy with. tia
So, you never get phone calls from people not in your contact list? I would miss important calls of I blocked every number outside my contact list. I guess I don't understand why it's such a big deal to ignore a call.

I'm keeping this phone for a select few. There's another phone line for everyone else.

Re: Input Please - Free Call/Text Block for Tracfone...

gadgetgal613 — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:31:49 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
@gadgetgal613 wrote:
@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
...that doesn't drain the battery and is effective? I googled but would like to hear what you've been happy with. tia
So, you never get phone calls from people not in your contact list? I would miss important calls of I blocked every number outside my contact list. I guess I don't understand why it's such a big deal to ignore a call.
I'm keeping this phone for a select few. There's another phone line for everyone else.

If you're trying to block spam, you're wasting your time. Just ignore the calls you don't want.

Re: Input Please - Free Call/Text Block for Tracfone...

Caffeina — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 14:47:26 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud

Look in the Play Store. It'll only show you apps that are compatible with your phone, and you can see reviews.