Is there a way (or a program) that can block spam texts? I'm using WM 6.5, build 21202.5.0.0. I also use T-Mobile prepaid as the account for the phone. I get a ton of sms and mms spam from various companies, and would love to be able to block that nonsense. Most of it is sent with no option to opt out of receiving the messages. I was hoping there is some sort of program that can be installed that can filter the receipt of any of that stuff so it can't contribute to taking minutes off my sms/mms charges. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I for myself use Call SMS Blocker (full version needs to be paid for), which is really useful - blocking SMS and calls from several numbers like my ex gf, hehe ;-)
But there are also useful apps out there for free, like Call Firewall and SMS Blocker. Just google around.
gotta call tmobile and ask them to block 'priority services'
Try Postman: The SMS Spam Filter for your Android Phone
Postman is an Anti Spam application that lets you filter unwanted SPAM SMS.The application filters SMS and makes sure they don't appear in your inbox.
You can also configure the software to block messages from unknown senders or even create a trusted senders list.
Postman is available for Free from the Android Market. Please do check it out.
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Is there software available that will block unwanted sms messages and remove from the device? Blooking calls would be a nice feature as well. Any suggestions suitable for WM05
There is Call SMS Blocker. It works fine in my Alpine but I couldn't manage it to work in my Blue Angel. Try it.
This might be what you're after... It's a blacklist/white list app which enables voice/sms blocking, with notifiactions of the calls/messages blocked, and the ability to set up a default SMS to be sent to senders advising them you're unavailable etc... found it on this forum, and love it
Hola! I'm looking for an sms app that allows me to hide messages from a certain number when received. I don't just want to hide the SMS, but I also want to hide the notifications for messages from certain numbers.
Been trying out Lookout Security and Plan B and their Find My Phone feature. What I notice is that Lookout sends an SMS to your phone, then it starts transmitting its GPS coordinates. Is there any way to hide this notification SMS? If my phone ever gets stolen I don't think it would do me any good for the thief to see a message from Lookout >.>
I've tried Go SMS msg filtering but it doesn't work like how I want it to. It suppresses the msgs and keeps them in a separate folder with no notifications, but what it actually does is smuggle the message and Lookout doesn't get a response that the SMS is received, and thus I cannot start tracking >.>
Any help?
Depends on your company, but you can call them and they can usually block SMS/call from certain numbers.
Sent from my HTC G2 (wish it had sense).
I don't want to block the SMS per se as it is needed by Lookout to start the trace, but what I am actually looking for is for an app that surppresses the notifications of messages from certain numbers. Basically the SMS is received but there will be no notice of it until I check a certain folder or something~
Avast! Mobile Security has those Features. If your phone is stolen you can send an SMS to it that has to begin with your set Avast! Password. Then you can start tracking, lock the device, start a Siren-Tone etc...! The message is not shown. The app is hidden under a fake name and will also inform you if the SIM card has changed and send you an SMS with the new number so you can send your commands.
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You may want to take a look at AndroidLost in the market.
I have used SmrtGuart, Webroot, Lookout, and AL seems to work the best and uses zero resources.
You can use the web interface to locate, track, call, take pictures, wipe, record audio, etc and it does not use SMS, but if you do want to use SMS, you have that option to control from another number that you have approved (Google SMS, friend's phone etc). Feature List
It has hidden SMS as well.
I use Cerberus from the market and it has the features you desire
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Thanks! I'll try out those apps
is there a way to blacklist with the stock messaging app? i dont really want to download a app that says its a blacklist app, know what i mean? im wanting to keep this a secrect in case someone(girlfriend/wife) goes though my phone.
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is there a way to blacklist with the stock messaging app? i dont really want to download a app that says its a blacklist app, know what i mean? im wanting to keep this a secrect in case someone(girlfriend/wife) goes though my phone.
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I want to say you can get Sprint to add them to a blacklist.
On another note... You got a girlfriend and a wife?!
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you can do it yourself on the sprint website
Block or restrict text messaging services:
Sign in to My Sprint with valid username and password at www.sprint.com.
Click the My Preferences tab.
Under Limits and Permissions, click Block texts.
Click on the phone or device to restrict text messages.
Choose from the following options to block or restrict texts:
Do not block any text messages
Block all text messages inbound and outbound
Block all inbound text messages
Block all outbound text messages
Block only these numbers for inbound and outbound text messages
Allow only these numbers for inbound and outbound text messages
not understanding your question fully...do you want to block calls and texts...or hide calls and texts?...Go SMS Pro has a private box with password for texts
I have found no way of doing this on stock or rooted/modded app.. but the best alternative will be to download chomp sms... It's free and she would need to go through the settings just to find it which will be to much for her/them...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415412 Check this app out. It blocks anything.
actually there is a way to do it. ill explain how i did it. im sure there are alternative ways "better,faster" but this is the one i know. i downloaded launcher pro just to do it and then uninstalled launcher pro after i was done. open launcher pro amd create a shortcut on the home screen. scroll down to mms setup or provisioning, i cant remember for sure. that will open to a sub category and when u see the blacklist option pick that as your shortcut. now just launch it from your new shortcut and choose what #s u want to blacklist. this has worked for me since i got my e4gt. good luck, veritasaequita
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Send calls to voicemail
On the Evo you used to be able to select a contact and choose to automatically send calls to voicemail when that person called. That was good for bill collectors so I could just send it voicemail without it even ringing. Does anybody know how to do that with this phone?
get hide it pro...
Works wonders ...its in the market..you can hide SMS ...all calls from blacklisted contact have incoming calls go straight to VM and it has a dope interface that no one but you knows how to access
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You offen received calling or message that make you uncomfortable or annoyed? They can come from telemakers, spammer or other people that you don’t want to answer…
Are you finding someway to block unwanted call or message on you Androi?
Block SMS and CALL Application is the best and fastest way for your problem
Numbers from the blacklist are blocked quietly and without any signs of a call. Whatever you do, you will not be distracted by phone calls or SMS.
This call blocker also has some convenient setting options, such as the ability to block private numbers, or to disable notifications.
Features:
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Does anyone know if there is a way to apply the SPAM protection feature used for incoming calls on text messages? I'd like to figure out who sent a text from a group message. Thanks
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Does anyone know if there is a way to apply the SPAM protection feature used for incoming calls on text messages? I'd like to figure out who sent a text from a group message. Thanks
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SMART spam protection only works for calls, not text messages. You can't make it do something the app/service wasn't built to do.
As for finding out who sent a message you can use Google or other apps (to name a couple: Mr. Number, privacystar, youmail) to search for the number.
Keep in mind this doesn't guarantee you find out whom the number is associated with. Some providers (MVNO, etc) don't register a name and associated number with CNAM.