- Call blocking is baked into 10.3.x but it's an all-or-none feature and has to be both supported and enabled by the carrier. Once enabled on the subscriber line (it sends a switch to the SIM and that switch enables the feature in the OS), '1234' as the default password should work.
The issue is both with carriers to enable the feature and BlackBerry on how the OS handles blocking. Not all carriers support it at this time.
However, the OS itself currently won't solve the problem sought after in this thread. Even if enabled, 10.3.x only allows blocking of all incoming and/or all outgoing calls. It does not have the ability to block individual numbers.
It's unknown why true individual call blocking isn't a feature in BB10 at this time.
[CB10 / Classic]andy957 likes this.07-21-15 08:20 PMLike 1 - Call blocking is baked into 10.3.x but it's an all-or-none feature and has to be both supported and enabled by the carrier. Once enabled on the subscriber line (it sends a switch to the SIM and that switch enables the feature in the OS), '1234' as the default password should work.
The issue is both with carriers to enable the feature and BlackBerry on how the OS handles blocking. Not all carriers support it at this time.
However, the OS itself currently won't solve the problem sought after in this thread. Even if enabled, 10.3.x only allows blocking of all incoming and/or all outgoing calls. It does not have the ability to block individual numbers.
It's unknown why true individual call blocking isn't a feature in BB10 at this time.
[CB10 / Classic]
Reason being, I just set my Passport up with a 'data-only' plan and I would really like to be able to disable calls. I still have the option to make calls currently but it's at something along the lines of $0.40 per minute or something ridiculous. I'll just have to be careful not to do it.08-04-15 08:27 PMLike 0 - I just found a section under Parental Controls for blocking. It's vague but you have the option to block ALL Calls and/or Text that are not in your contact list. Kinda a double edged sword.
Posted via the CrackBerry App for AndroidBaritone Astoria likes this.08-11-15 03:15 AMLike 1 - I seriously don't know what to make of this company these days. You would think that customer service would be the priority for a former giant that is struggling to retain a grip on their consumer base. BlackBerry CS people are illiterate idiots. Why would you hire idiots to interface with a customer base that is primarily executive? INCONCEIVABLE![/QUOTE]
I did my best to work with the BlackBerry customer service. They finally after weeks and numerous follow ups and email got back to me with some pretty silly answers as to why I couldn't get these features to work. The answers and replies via email were completely absurd!! They are all posted and screen shot above.
I created this thread and it seems others had similar concerns.
2BDB5FDF...Playbook 50304327 BBM CHANNEL "POWER OF CHOICE" C00285CE7 Passport Classic Note 408-17-15 03:28 PMLike 0 - Call blocking is baked into 10.3.x but it's an all-or-none feature and has to be both supported and enabled by the carrier. Once enabled on the subscriber line (it sends a switch to the SIM and that switch enables the feature in the OS), '1234' as the default password should work.
The issue is both with carriers to enable the feature and BlackBerry on how the OS handles blocking. Not all carriers support it at this time.
However, the OS itself currently won't solve the problem sought after in this thread. Even if enabled, 10.3.x only allows blocking of all incoming and/or all outgoing calls. It does not have the ability to block individual numbers.
It's unknown why true individual call blocking isn't a feature in BB10 at this time.
[CB10 / Classic]
Why make a feature that cannot be explained by the people that are supposed to help?
2BDB5FDF...Playbook 50304327 BBM CHANNEL "POWER OF CHOICE" C00285CE7 Passport Classic Note 408-17-15 03:33 PMLike 0 -
[CB10 / Q10]08-17-15 06:02 PMLike 0 -
Classic 2BF2EA40 ...Playbook 50304327 BBM CHANNEL "POWER OF CHOICE" C00285CE7 Passport Classic Note 408-21-15 02:49 PMLike 0 -
I have to scroll up and see what I hhad originally posted as it pertains to the outcome of all my inquiries. It's been a while since I went through that ordeal. I posted all the email correspondence for everyone to see. If you scroll to the first page of this thread you can see my posts.
Classic 2BF2EA40 ...Playbook 50304327 BBM CHANNEL "POWER OF CHOICE" C00285CE7 Passport Classic Note 4modifier likes this.08-21-15 02:55 PMLike 1 - Long story short...the BlackBerry rep decided to track down a knowledgeable tmobile representative and we had a 3 way call conference. It was quite obvious that the BlackBerry rep had no clue on how to get this apparently "built in BlackBerry feature" to work. Tmobile rep was knowledgeable and informed on BlackBerry product. He was in an exclusive tmobile BlackBerry unit that dealt with these issues. Apparently the feature was incompatible with the device due to a network conflict I believe.
I have to scroll up and see what I hhad originally posted as it pertains to the outcome of all my inquiries. It's been a while since I went through that ordeal. I posted all the email correspondence for everyone to see. If you scroll to the first page of this thread you can see my posts.
[CB10 / Q10]08-21-15 03:06 PMLike 0 - Hi everyone I get my Blackberry silver passport tomorrow, call and sms filter is very important to me . I was using Lumia before this and it has a fantastic blocker built in for calls and sms. I'm a bit sorry to see all this thread now, if I had of realised before it would have out me off to be honest. But if anyone can help me with a good call and sms blocker for the passport that works, it would be very much appreciated .
I do agree that blackberry need this feature built into the OS. I'm surprised its not to be honest.
But no point in crying now as its ordered and on its way. If I can't get sorted I will just send it back and go back to Lumia .08-23-15 06:29 AMLike 0 - Read thread again. I'm sure u can block sms successfully as the person sending it won't know you have blocked it. However regarding blocking calls...
This is how it works. You download any app and input a number to block if the blocked number calls you, so from their end the phone will ring once then pretty much hang up on them. That's it. So you can block them but the person will always know something is going on with you and think you are pressing the end call button or hang up button. It's a pain in the *** I've tested it with pretty much every call blocker app possible.
Posted via CB1008-23-15 09:43 AMLike 0 - Read thread again. I'm sure u can block sms successfully as the person sending it won't know you have blocked it. However regarding blocking calls...
This is how it works. You download any app and input a number to block if the blocked number calls you, so from their end the phone will ring once then pretty much hang up on them. That's it. So you can block them but the person will always know something is going on with you and think you are pressing the end call button or hang up button. It's a pain in the *** I've tested it with pretty much every call blocker app possible.
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2BDB5FDF...Playbook 50304327 BBM CHANNEL "POWER OF CHOICE" C00285CE7 Passport Classic Note 4JeBe4 likes this.09-29-15 09:24 PMLike 1 - Yes blackberry absolutely need this built in. But I have heard some people say the note 4 still does let some numbers through. But lumia let's none through at all. I have a 930 and its call blocker feature is the best you can get. So I'd like to see blackberry implement one like the lumia.
I saw somewhere someone had said it's to do with the carriers, well that's rubbish.
It's all to do with blackberry
Posted via CB1009-30-15 09:22 AMLike 0 - It works well for me. All texts are blocked from anyone not in my contact list and phone calls from people not in my contact list go to voicemail, so I can still call them back if I wish, I am just not interrupted by them.10-02-15 07:05 PMLike 0
- I think I did buy the full version .cause you have to set permission if you didn't set them,you have to uninstall and reload and reset permissions.10-04-15 10:39 AMLike 0
- Needs a native program that runs in sync with the OS. Oh well now we have the Priv!
Classic 2BF2EA40 ...Playbook 50304327 BBM CHANNEL "POWER OF CHOICE" C00285CE7 Passport Classic Note 411-09-15 04:55 PMLike 0
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