topic Re: Call blocking in Z Series

xperia Z1 call blocking

petitcon666 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:31:09 GMT

Hello,

Can anyone tell me how to block an individual number on my Z1? Keep getting spam calls that cost me even though I don't answer and my operator has no idea how to do this. It seems they removed this feature for some reason (used to have it on my xperia arc) and previous 'non' smart phones.

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

_alexdon_ — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:33:40 GMT

You need to download an app from google play,the phone does not have that option.

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

petitcon666 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:36:31 GMT

Thanks.. 'ive just done that.. was hoping that maybe the feature was there but I was too dumb to find it. Any idea WHY they got rid of this very handy feature (that existed on all previous Sony phones that I owned)?

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

_alexdon_ — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:39:26 GMT

Nope,probably they thought there are no such things as stalkers or crazy people.You can contact sony for this:
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/contact-us/

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

petitcon666 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:44:47 GMT

Already contacted them and awaiting a reply... will share it here if there is anything helpful.

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

_alexdon_ — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:47:50 GMT

Sure,keep us updated.

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

petitcon666 — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:21:25 GMT

After a lengtthy wait I finally heard back from Sony telling me that this feature does not exist on 'non branded phones' , whatever that means.... and they suggested I download an app.

No mention of why it was not an included feature or if it would be in the future (as it is on EVERY other phone).

thanks for the input

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

Wrightal123 — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:19:46 GMT

Just found this discussion. Very annoying that it is not available. For info then I have attached a link to the sony z1 userguide section that shows how to block a caller - and from petitcon666's comments it appears this will work for "branded" phones only. How do you spell Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!

http://userguide.sonymobile.com/referrer.php?region=gb&product=xperia-z1#!Restricting-calls.html

3rd part app it is

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

blyth3 — Tue, 06 May 2014 03:16:46 GMT

Hi, what is the App that you guys are using? I'm also facing the same issue,

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

CamdenTommy — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 17:44:01 GMT

Couple of things: The McAfee Security program that comes with the Z1 phone has call/text management features including number blocking. I suspect that Sony is in cahoots with McAfee and that's why number blocking was removed from the phone's Android software (note that McAfee is free for only 30 days, after that they start charging). So - if you have McAfee activated and want to keep it for other reasons, you're done. Just go in to McAfee through Settings and add rhe numbers you want to block.

However: if you don't want to pay McAfee, there's a free security app that's highly rated by CNET and users. It's called AirCover Security. It's in the Play Store. There are dozens, maybe hundreds of apps that do number blocking but most of them are unrated, which doesn't mean they're bad, it just means you'd be taking pot luck. AirCover seems like a safe bet, but I just now installed it so I don't have much of a track record with it. I'd be interested in hearing from other people who may have more experience with AirCover.

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

Budsara — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 17:20:21 GMT

Hey I can't block a number on ma Z1...youser guit shows Tap " Call blocking" but my 4n have no any option like that... How to block a number on z1???

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

_alexdon_ — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 17:38:03 GMT

You have to use a 3rd party app for that.

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Mali1 — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:56:51 GMT

What is this app called please??

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bigel — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 13:48:38 GMT

Hi What app is it you use to block calls, I kep getting 0845 numbers & PPI ...Thanks xxxx

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

Ghaemi — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 07:13:07 GMT

your subscription includes a voicemail service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail.

To send incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap .
Select the contact for which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to voicemail.
Tap > .
Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail.
Tap Done.

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

Ghaemi — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 07:18:15 GMT

1- tap call
2- create contacts for the number which you want to block.
3- tap the contact
4- edit
6-Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail.
7- tap Done

Call blocking

Cazillah18 — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:01:27 GMT

Call blocking

Re: Call blocking

Phy — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:51:14 GMT

Can you explain what your question is?

Re: Call blocking

Phy — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:53:16 GMT

If you are trying to block certain numbers,

Option 1) add the number to your addresses and block it

Option 2) use a call blocking app

Re: xperia Z1 call blocking

ViralPatel — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:29:57 GMT

Download AVG antivirus on your device which is available free and trusted. Once downloaded go to the app and choose privacy option and than on the top right corner u will see blocked today option select that and it will show u the call u have received and than just click the no u want to block and it will block it. It's very simple Try it.