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Hi guys,
New to this forum, wanted to share this app I wrote to get rid of spam sms. I dont know about other countries but its a big menace here in India. This is a very simple app, wrote over a weekend, totally free and has no adds or any such nags. Hoping this would be helpful to someone. Comments and suggestions welcome.
Features:
1. Block sms if sender is not in contacts.
2. Block duplicate sms.
3. Add sender to “Allowed List”.
4. Optional status bar notification.
5. Restore blocked sms to inbox.
6. Automatic & manual deletion of collected spam.
Android market link: SunLikeStar.noSpamSms
I don't really have much use for it at the moment, but it looks great, and is a good idea.
I'm sure it will be useful for a few people.
Thanks mystichobo
Rather than block all unknown texts, is it possible to add a number to the block list?
Yes, i was also thinking about adding this feature. I'll get it done and update here.
Many Thanks!
I just tried this app and it's fantastic!
Thanks so much to SunLikeStar for creating it!!
This app has no "permissions abuse" and does a perfect job!
Is the source code available? That would also be nice...
I'm very pleased... :^)
Hi Folks,
Some carriers send a USSD balance update message after each call, and sometimes after each data session on prepaid plans. This is very annoying, and SMS blockers won't stop these USSD messages.
I wrote an app to block USSD messages by keywords or regex. Works well for me in blocking my carrier's balance update messages.
My first android app, so please let me know if I can do something better.
Credits to commandus.com/blog/?p=58 for showing how to intercept these messages using the undocumented hook.
App is "com.melkote.quietbalance" on Google App Store. The v1.0 of the app is also attached to this post.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.melkote.quietbalance
talkative said:
Hi Folks,
Some carriers send a USSD balance update message after each call, and sometimes after each data session on prepaid plans. This is very annoying, and SMS blockers won't stop these USSD messages.
I wrote an app to block USSD messages by keywords or regex. Works well for me in blocking my carrier's balance update messages.
My first android app, so please let me know if I can do something better.
Credits to commandus.com/blog/?p=58 for showing how to intercept these messages using the undocumented hook.
App is "com.melkote.quietbalance" on Google App Store. The v1.0 of the app is also attached to this post.
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isn't working
Using galaxy s2 (AOKP 1CS ) If that matters.
I selected keyword and its not blocking ....
Edit: working, my bad didn't restart.thanks it's what i was looking for
Works perfectly (Galaxy S2 with CM9)
I've been looking for something like this for a long time but I just wasn't sure how to do it. I was told that these messages are not exactly USSD because USSD requires a code to be sent.
Also, thanks for the link to the blog with the sample code. I was looking for a way to make a widget that updates automatically using the intercepted message.
a big thanks
Thanks a lot, just what i need,i have requested for this in numerous forums, the only reply i got was it's operator based, contact your operator btwn you should reboot after seeting the matching words,
In my case the matching words are,last,call,
U can set this according to your ussd, n once you set you are ready to go,if some one wishes to be know their balance their can try prepay widget , n since it's not free i would like this feature to be incorporated in this app,
s2 running ics remix,
Hi Folks,
Thanks for all the feedback, here and elsewhere.
I've updated the app to ver 1.1 - this version adds a screen to show the last 25 messages and action taken (block or allow) and fixes a bug with blocking frequency.
You must reboot your phone if you update from 1.0 to 1.1 (or install either version).
As I'm a new XDA user, I can't edit the original post (due to presence of URL). So I've attached the APK to this post. If any moderators can move the APK file to the first post, it'll be great!
Thanks!
Talkative
how to block idea data usage msg. ths app not banning class 0 message i.e. data usage
I'm on airtel n it's working for my data messages, so it should work on idea also
Just place the words that appear in your data balance ussd, like mb,last,charge,etcn you should be fine, you should reboot to get it started
from raj's s2
do an tutorial please
I'm on Airtel in India, and worked a charm - thank you very much!
I managed to use it on several messages that come through with different wording using the Keyword List.
Thanks again!
Now, what would be *really* useful is a widget that takes the info from the messages and displays the latest balance info - although there are other aps that do that
aldredd said:
Now, what would be *really* useful is a widget that takes the info from the messages and displays the latest balance info
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The messages have stopped, which by itself is a great relief......earlier by the time i had waded through the layers of OK i was missing calls! Thanks talkative.
But the beeping still continues. Is there any way to turn that off too or have i missed something in the settings?
Not able to block the message bal pop ups
Hi I installed this app but itz not able to block the msgs.
When I tried to send the bulk sms from my sms application, I still recieve the balance messages from service provider.
How to block the messages? What to write the message matching string for that?
Multiple options to match strings would've been nice.
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Bydefault for the past few days my balance messages stopped. is there any way to activate it.
Works perfectly with Airtel. Just use keyword blocking list and add words like balance, validity, usage to it to block all messages. Thanks!
Hi, I just installed it today and was just amazed by it. Currently I am using Keyword blocking to block messages.
I would like someone to explain blocking messages using sub string and / or regular expression with example.
Thanks in advance.
rmittal said:
Hi, I just installed it today and was just amazed by it. Currently I am using Keyword blocking to block messages.
I would like someone to explain blocking messages using sub string and / or regular expression with example.
Thanks in advance.
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+1 Does it work on Jelly Bean too ?
It blocks the Message but Bip and Vibration is still there
Dear Developer,
Many congratulations for making such a wonderful app.
I found two problems with it.
1. It blocks the message but vibration and bip sound comes after every net session
(this has been solved by reinstalling) <s>2. When I send any code from my mobile to check balance e.g. *111#, it stop them too. I mean it keep showing "sending" on screen so message is not going out. </s>
I will appreciate if you look and check for above problems
Thanks
Raship
Source Code?!
Great work.
If it's not too much bother, is the source code available? I'm trying to implement a USSD interceptor and I was wandering if I can use your code as a starting point.
If it's not open-sourced but you are OK with sharing it please send it to me @
[email protected]
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If it's not feasible, sorry for bothering you.
Hi mSobhy90,
I'll clean it up and put it on GitHub in a few days, I love open source!
In the interim, everything you need is here:
commandus.com/blog/?p=58
(You can translate it quite well with Google Translate)
I want to link to that post so the original finder of the hook point gets credit.
Bye,
Talkative
Block outgoing calls
Features
Block outgoing calls is a handy app to stop unwanted calls by your children or any other person
- Two operation mode: block list vs accept list
- Privacy protection: custom toast message, password protected
- Handy widgets to toggle.
- Very small app: 100kb
Use case 1 - Give your phone to your toddler and he makes phone calls randomly.
Use case 2 - Parental control: allow your child to call people in a pre-selected list. Lock down app with password.
Use case 3 - Give your phone to some one and don't want they make phone calls, quick toggle by widget is the best option
Download
Google Play: Block Outgoing Calls ($.99)
XDA version: View attachment MainActivity_XDAver1.1.apk (free)
Please drop few lines to [email protected] for any comment/issues/request.
Screenshots
It works fine.
Hi. What is the difference between free and paid ?
Thanks. Good thinking BTW
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
mariosraptor said:
Hi. What is the difference between free and paid ?
Thanks. Good thinking BTW
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
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The Free will be expired in next two months.
Can you support allow list only to number with specific label in contact list? For example I have cheap calls to some numbers which I mark them
is there any way of blocking all the others?
Also will it support google groups? for example block calls to specific contact group?
And a last question... Does it only support blocking from the default dialer through mobile network or from every dialer that uses mobile network?
(I suppose it doesn't block calls made from sip....)
Hello!
[solved]
I have downloaded the XDA version and try to install it with CM13 on my device GT-I9100.
However, this fails with the following error:
"App was not installed."
How can I analyse the cause of this installation failure?
Regards
Thomas
PRO version is not identified w/o Google Play
Hello!
I have purchased the PRO version of your app "Outgoing Call Block".
Now I have setup a device w/o Google Market and restored the app with Titanium Backup.
However, I cannot use the backup because it is not working and asks me to install the PRO version.
Can you please provide an apk package that allows me to install the PRO version w/o Google Play?
Thanks
Thomas
WhatsApp Toolbox ★ Root 1.0
- This app needs root! If unsure, you don't have it -
Get the most out of your WhatsApp! WhatsApp Toolbox is a complementary tool for WhatsApp, bringing new features and improvements.
Features include:
• Ninja messaging: send messages unseen, your 'last seen' status will not be updated and you will appear offline!
• Make secure backups of your WhatsApp messages and contacts, no need to use the unsafe backups of WhatsApp itself (which all apps can read!)
• Read messages without changing your 'last seen' status
• Mark messages as unread so that you won't forget to reply later
• Read all unread messages in one glance at your contactlist
• Efficiently delete parts of a conversation
• Edit messages sent by you or your friends (locally), to prank and impress
• Easily copy parts of a conversation to save or share with others
Note that your personal data is completely safe, WhatsApp Toolbox will NEVER access the internet (sending of messages is done by WhatsApp itself).
Stay tuned for NEW features, like:
• Desktop messaging! Use WhatsApp from your computer
• Emoticons, full support for WhatsApp icons
• Widget with all unread messages
• Settings to customize the app
• Backup messages/contacts to your google account
• Auto-refresh conversation
... and loads more!
Downloads:d
Official site : Whatsapp tollbox
Downloads : Link 1-Rapidshare
Link 2-Mediafire
NOTE : WhatsApp Toolbox and Black Envelope are unaffiliated with WhatsApp Inc.
Press thanks if I helped you.. :good:
downloading....thanks
question: is it work at watsapp+?
Adnin said:
downloading....thanks
question: it is work at watsapp+?
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No this app works differently..
I've installed the app, but for me It can allow only the backup of conversations..
Hello,
Can't edit messages in the app?
How can I start a new conversation using this app?
From universe with my gs4 snapdragon powered!
Adnin said:
downloading....thanks
question: is it work at watsapp+?
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Nope. Not tested yet with whatsapp+
Hi
I want to register my whatsapp to an international number, so what u need to do is take any new SIM card and mail me the number then I will register the number with whatsapp and you will receive a pin code through sms to activate whatsapp on the sim number u have given me , just tell me that number and I will activate my whatsapp , you and me should be online at same time so u can also tell me when will u be online
I can pay for This service plus the charge of a new SIM card
Please fell free to contact me if u have any questions
It can be any country SIM card
I want this ASAP thank you.
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Nice, downloading and installing as I type.
Cannot wait for the Whatsapp from Desktop functionality!
Good stuff Rohit bhaio!
does this work with Custom roms installed. and does it support the samsung galaxy note 2
suggest
There is an app which allows me to hide my contact from any whatsapp user
This means if any user even saves my number in his contact , it will still not show on his whatsapp contacts
But it will to show to everyone else except him
Any idea which app is this ?
Are you tired of that heavy that call you twenty times each day? ::
HOW IT WORKS
With this app you can block incoming calls for:
* Hidden numbers
* Phone numbers (match start of the number, end of the number or complete number)
* All numbers from a contact
You can enter the blocked numbers manually, from the contacts list or from the calls log.
The app support several working modes:
* Accept all incoming calls
* Reject all incoming calls
* Block the numbers/contacts that are added to the list (blacklist)
* Accept only incoming calls from the numbers/contacts that are added to the list (whitelist)
Note that the app is started when the call is received. Due to that, is possible that the system starts the incoming call ringtone before the app ends it. If that occurs, please, create a ringtone with 1-2 seconds of silence and use it.
Also, the app can show the list of rejected calls and much more...
LINK
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryosoftware.callsblocker
PERMISSIONS
Receive boot completed: To restart the app after boot
Internet, access network state: Required by Ads
Billing, get accounts: To manage the PRO key
Read phone state: In order to receive phone calls and stop it
Read & Write external storage: Not needed for now, but in the ToDo list I have a backup utility
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** reserved by me **
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Thank you for the app!! I am getting a Registration key is not valid message however.
EDIT: mia culpa....seems like my copy didnt get the entire thing
Hidden Numbers
May seem like a dumb question but just wondering if the blocking of hidden numbers is "all hidden numbers" or a hidden number recognized by the app after you have received and blocked it?
it works
cmh714 said:
Thank you for the app!! I am getting a Registration key is not valid message however.
EDIT: mia culpa....seems like my copy didnt get the entire thing
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Tried, key works! Quite confusing with "1" and "l"...
Thanks, bought it, can't stand ads.
Working very good so far , Using Galaxy S5 Duos and working great for both SIM , no ringing is heared while calling just direct busy which is very good since other applications gives a tiny normal calling tone then busy
will support by buying the app , please keep it good and updated
showing numbers by name while picking it from the call log or while checking the blocked call list instead of just the number will be good
ability to hide app icon from app drawer will be good addition also
auto add a number to blacklist if user canceled it for xx times ( if possible to do this feature )
app icon needs another color and a little bit more pro touch for the design
thanks for this great app :good: hoping that it will always working good
nativeridge said:
May seem like a dumb question but just wondering if the blocking of hidden numbers is "all hidden numbers" or a hidden number recognized by the app after you have received and blocked it?
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Hidden numbers refers to calls that are not providing the from number.
In spanish are "número oculto" and I have translated directly. Please, let me know if in english has other name.
Hey are you the dev for "root call blocker" ?
Hi, couldn't really test the app yet, since I can't add phone numbers from contacts to Whitelist. I always get the message "None of your contacts has a phone number".
Using Galaxy Note 4 with 4.4.4.
P.S.: Also missing a translation when using "Picking a number" - the three options regarding the whole number or only a part of the number are in Spanish.
TheLoverMan said:
Hey are you the dev for "root call blocker" ?
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Not.
This app don't needs root permissions
Admiral Stipe said:
Hi, couldn't really test the app yet, since I can't add phone numbers from contacts to Whitelist. I always get the message "None of your contacts has a phone number".
Using Galaxy Note 4 with 4.4.4.
P.S.: Also missing a translation when using "Picking a number" - the three options regarding the whole number or only a part of the number are in Spanish.
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Translation issues will be corrected in the next release. Sorry.
Are your contacts synced with Google? I'm using the immutable id of the contacts in order to allow backup/restore operations (not jet implemented).
No, I'm not synching contacts with Google (would make to much mess in my phone due to number of google contacts )). My contacts are only stored locally (in the phone) and a copy of them on SIM card. So there is no solution for this (yet ) unless I sync with Google?
Cool no worries just making sure, dont want him to have any of my money.
Will have a look thanks mate
Admiral Stipe said:
No, I'm not synching contacts with Google (would make to much mess in my phone due to number of google contacts )). My contacts are only stored locally (in the phone) and a copy of them on SIM card. So there is no solution for this (yet ) unless I sync with Google?
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No problem.
I will solve in next release.
Not in my home now
What is difference b/w this app and sams built-in block app?
Can you please add the function to block groups?
I have a group for business and want to add the entire group in the holidays.
@bartito or anyone else used the app - I have a question
What is the blocking method of this app?
Blocks the call at system level. No ringtone or screen wake
Rings for few seconds & then the app rejects it
Picks the call & immediately rejects it
Re calls blocker app
Cheer'z for this app! and the pro activation key it's working fine thanks!
gonna buy it after ive tried it out its only £1.07 to remove the adds, which i think is well worth the £££ :good:
tried to call my phone using another carrier , you can hear the ring for a sec then busy tone