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iPhone WideProtect Spam Call Blocker
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Looks like this app is similar to mine, I have never used it, just read app description right now.
Could you tell me how many "Number Shield" extensions you see under iPhone Settings? To block up to 50 millions numbers there should be 25 items.
Then I believe that this app can block only 2 millions numbers, you can't block even one whole area code using it.
iOS has restriction - one extension can block only 2 millions numbers, that's why my app has 20 extensions (to block 40 million numbers).
Thank you, actually it's easy to check.
For example, you have a friend with number +1 425 555-5555
Just add to the app (Number Shield) on your device two prefixes:
+1 210 ###-####
+1 425 ###-####
And ask friend to call you. I think the call will not be blocked.
Just noticed phrase "Silence for Unknown Caller calls" on some WWDC opening event slide... Looks like finally we will be avalable to block them or at least to ignore 
Sorry, but I'm throwing in the towel and putting my phone on permanent Do Not Disturb.
This app worked great for about 2 weeks. I was happy to block the daily calls from my same area code and prefix. Then I started getting calls from other countries. It has just becomes one big game of Whack-A-Mole. As soon as I blocked Slovakia, I got calls from Belarus, then Lithuania, then Serbia, Russia, Mauritania, Ukraine, etc.
I don't call or get calls from any friends outside the US. I wish there was an option to just block all international calls.
This app worked great for about 2 weeks. I was happy to block the daily calls from my same area code and prefix. Then I started getting calls from other countries. It has just becomes one big game of Whack-A-Mole. As soon as I blocked Slovakia, I got calls from Belarus, then Lithuania, then Serbia, Russia, Mauritania, Ukraine, etc.
I don't call or get calls from any friends outside the US. I wish there was an option to just block all international calls.
Sorry to hear that
but I can't block so many numbers...I don't see any changes in iOS 13 so far, which would allow to block calls on the fly.
I had the same issue, it was driving me to the point of the huge hassle of changing my number. In the meantime I switched that SIM to a Google Pixel 3 and activated the anti-spam feature in the native dialer app. I don't trust any 3rd party app with my contacts information so I stuck with that. Fortunately that alone reduced the spam calls from the order of dozens per day to just one or two, sometimes days pass by without any spam call I just see them blocked in the call history. And that is even without using the Pixel's Call Screen feature.
iOS needs desperately of better native call control/filter options.
No, unused extensions do nothing. they are just enabled and will be used if you add more prefixes.
IMO, the best solution is a CAPTCHA challenge–response test that the robocaller must answer before the call is connected. This would stop 99% of robocalls. People in your Contacts would be whitelisted of course.
Another idea is make robocalling a criminal offense (which it's not). No one has ever been arrested for robocalls, ever. The FTC might in rare cases may impose fines but they're never paid....it's a toothless tiger.
Another idea is make robocalling a criminal offense (which it's not). No one has ever been arrested for robocalls, ever. The FTC might in rare cases may impose fines but they're never paid....it's a toothless tiger.
Is there somewhere I can find a user guide? Not very technical here I need to know how to block entire area code? I went to the app which I did purchase and I entered the area code followed by a bunch of zeros. Is that the correct way to block all calls from that area code? Still would be interested in a basic user guide.
Hi, please take a look at this video:
Could you send me screenshots of incoming call and prefix list? Maybe via email will be more comfortable (support@v-and.com)
Also, was DND mode enabled or not?
I was driving, so DND while driving was enabled. Does that make a difference?
Ah, got it, DND while driving is equal to DND, and unfortunately blocked calls may appear silently on Home screen and in Recently list...