Smartphones are actively used by people to communicate. Users send messages and call friends, relatives, and those contacts from whom they are contacts are placed. And the phone itself understands perfectly well when to accept a call and when to refuse a conversation.
However, not all calls are welcome. Some calls you really don’t want to answer, but nothing can be done, because the obsessive person continues to call. Especially for such cases, Honor smartphones have a blacklist function.
What is a blacklist and why is it needed?
Those contacts from whom the user does not want to receive calls or receive messages are placed in the Emergency Situation. Thus, the person on the other side of the line cannot get through from his number.
Adding a subscriber to the blacklist does not always prevent unwanted calls. They may call you from another number or send you a message on a social network.
Owners of Honor and Huawei smartphones can take advantage of the emergency in three ways:
- standard means of the device;
- through a special application;
- using the operator's service.
But today we will be interested in the first blocking method, since it differs depending on the brand of smartphone. That is, the process of adding a number to the emergency situation on Honor will be different than on a conditional Xiaomi or Samsung.
However, before considering the instructions for adding a subscriber to the Black List, let’s say a few words regarding alternative blocking methods. Emergency situations through a special application are an excellent solution that works regardless of the smartphone brand. The person is blocked by third-party software and is also disconnected.
A blacklist from an operator is a completely different thing. Typically, it is provided as a service for which a subscription fee is charged. Therefore, the best way to block is the interface of the Honor or Huawei smartphone itself.
How to block using standard Android functions?
Blocking a subscriber can be done using the resources, functions and settings of your device - a smartphone or tablet.
But the list and procedure will differ depending on what platform the phone is running on - iOS, Android or some other. The Android mobile platform suggests two ways to carry out such manipulation - using the service for creating a prohibited list or using actions available for recording.
Blocking via contact list
How to add a number to the blacklist on Android? Below is the blocking algorithm using the standard settings of devices on the Android processor.
- Open the Phone dialer application on your smartphone and use the keys to enter the details of the selected blocked phone that you want to block. Add it to the address book sheet of your smartphone, and now open this list.
- In the upper right corner of the screen, find an icon in the form of three dots arranged in a vertical line. Tap it, and in the drop-down menu, select the Settings section - tap it.
- A list of settings for contacts will open. Find and go to Call Blocking.
- Confirm blocking.
This method is good because it allows you to block the entire list of your unwanted contacts with one click. That is, the easiest way is to create a sheet with all prohibited data, and block them all at once using the algorithm described above.
Otherwise, you should act when you want to block only one phone, a specific subscriber.
- Using the calling service, enter the number and add it to your contacts list. Now open the phone book application, find the unwanted mobile number of the subscriber and click on it - the basic information page will open.
- An icon with a vertical line of three dots will appear in the upper right corner - tap it.
- Tapping will open a list of available actions that you can perform with the record card. This list contains the Block action - select it.
- The system will ask you to confirm your actions - confirm by clicking on the Block button in the pop-up window.
The described techniques work on new versions of Android. On older versions, the adding process is slightly different.
Adding to the Black List
Adding this list can only be done on outdated Android firmware versions. The process is similar to blocking an individual contact on modern versions. To add to an emergency, follow the algorithm:
- Add the phone number you want to block to your mobile phone's phone contact list, and then open it. You should see basic information.
- Click on the menu button. In older versions of the software, the button is located either in the center at the bottom of the screen or in the upper right corner.
- In the drop-down list of available actions, select adding to an emergency situation.
On some versions and phones of certain brands, for example, Huawei, the blocking option is located right in the main information. That is, when you open a contact, there is a lock key right next to the call key.
Depending on your platform firmware and which call blocking method you have chosen, there are two options:
- When a person calls you, they will hear “Subscriber unavailable”, or one beep and a message about unavailability, or short beeps (the notification option also depends on your mobile operator).
- During the call there will be long beeps. That is, you will receive a call, but you will not receive a notification about it (accordingly, you will not be able to answer it, because the excluded subscriber will hear long beeps).
Using third-party programs allows you to somewhat expand the options listed above.
Where is the blacklist on Honor and Huawei phones?
Honor and Huawei devices are very similar to each other, as they are based on the same operating system. Putting Honor and Huawei next to each other, a person will not notice the difference in the interface, which means the blacklist will have a similar layout.
Honor is a sub-brand of Huawei that is aimed at young people and European buyers.
In order to find Blacklist, you will need:
- Open phone settings.
- Go to "System Applications".
- Click on the “Phone” heading.
- Open the “Black List” section.
All blocked numbers will be displayed here. There is no serious limitation, so the user can add an almost unlimited number of subscribers.
There is an alternative way to open the blacklist:
- Launch the Phone application.
- Tap the button with three dots.
- Select "Blocked".
Similarly, blocked subscribers will be displayed on the screen. In addition, the date of addition to the emergency will be indicated. The information provided is quite detailed, so you can use it for your own purposes in the future.
You can also view the Black List through the standard Phone Manager application. Just open it and go to the "Blocked" section.
Now you need to tap on the gear and select the “Black list of numbers” section.
As is the case with other methods of accessing an emergency, the list displays absolutely all blocked numbers without exception. And the user has the opportunity to choose the most suitable method for opening the Black List.
How to add a number to the blacklist
By default, the emergency area on Honor and Huawei smartphones is empty. Only those numbers that the user adds will appear there. Therefore, it is necessary to consider in detail the process of blocking subscribers from beginning to end.
Adding a number to the Black List is done in different ways. For example, you can open Emergency via the settings menu and press the “+” button at the bottom of the screen.
A window will open in front of the user where he can select the numbers that should be blocked. We indicate one or more, and then tap on the “Add” inscription. After this, the subscriber will be blacklisted and will not be able to make calls.
From the screenshot it becomes clear that blocking is carried out both from the contact list and through the log of recent calls. But you can do the same not through the settings, but directly from the call list.
Open the phone menu, hold your finger on the unwanted number and select the “Blacklist” option. The number is blocked, as with the previously indicated method.
Of course, there is another way to block a subscriber. In this case, it is assumed that the user does not open the call log, but the contact list. The further plan of action remains unchanged: hold down the button on the number and select the “Add to black list” option. Then all marked numbers will be displayed in the Emergency Situation.
How to block a number using the Phone app
Launch the Phone program (click on the handset icon on the main screen) and hold your finger on the number you want to block. A list of available options will open. Select the “Blacklist” item in it.
To block a contact, first open the Contacts app (or the Phone app and go to the Contacts tab). Then click on the profile of the person whose number you want to block, click on the “More” button and select “Add to blacklist”.
If you want to unblock a contact, follow the same steps, but now click “Remove from blacklist.”
And to unblock an unknown number, hold your finger on it and select “Remove from blacklist” from the menu that opens.
Read other useful instructions for Huawei smartphones:
Additional blacklist features in Honor phones
It is no coincidence that today’s material is not devoted to general methods of viewing and adding subscribers to an emergency, but to options that are relevant for Honor and Huawei smartphones. They have a number of features that are not available to owners of devices from other brands.
Among the features of the blacklist on Honor, it should be noted that the blocking is divided into calls and messages. Usually, after adding a person to an emergency situation, he cannot get through or send a message. And on Honor, only one communication method is allowed. This is very convenient, for example, in a situation where you do not want to communicate with bank employees, but want to receive advertising alerts in the form of SMS.
The list of additional functions should be continued by considering such an option as “Add prefixes”. It is displayed if a person adds a number to the emergency situation through the settings. This function allows you to block all subscriber code values. For example, you can add to the emergency list all contacts whose number begins with +7963 (Beeline). The same can be done with entire organizations.
And the blacklist functionality on Honor and Huawei offers the ability to automatically block SMS messages using keywords. It is recommended to include various advertising slogans like “Download” or “Buy” here so as not to receive spam from unfamiliar numbers.
Pay close attention to the keyword function. Because of it, messages from colleagues and friends may be accidentally blocked.
Finally, along with the black list, Honors has a white list. It differs from the first one in that the specified numbers can send messages that contain unacceptable words. This is a great way to weed out spam emails and messages from family and friends.
All the features of the Honor and Huawei blacklist are discussed in more detail in the video.
Third party blacklist apps
If you were unable to block a number using standard Huawei and Honor tools, you should not spend money on connecting a similar option from a mobile operator. A subscription fee will be charged for its use, and the blacklist applications are completely free.
There are a large number of similar programs on Google Play, from which it is recommended to choose the following:
- NumBuster;
- Black list;
- Call blocker.
Some applications may not be available on Honor and Huawei. The fact is that the new models do not have the Google Play store, from where software is downloaded.
The operating principle of these programs is approximately the same. The owner of the smartphone launches the application and registers the numbers to block. In addition, the software offers additional emergency capabilities that are not available in standard Honor tools.
Even if you are completely satisfied with the standard blocker, it is still recommended to try third-party applications. This way you will be able to fully test the functionality and add unwanted numbers to the BlackList without much difficulty.
How to remove a number from the blacklist
Many people are afraid to use the emergency service because they are worried that they will not be able to remove the subscriber from there. This is a myth that deprives millions of Honor equipment owners of a useful function. Our experts are ready to debunk it, answering the most popular questions along the way.
Hermann
Expert in the field of digital technologies and the activities of mobile operators. I am engaged in constant monitoring of industry changes in Russia and abroad.
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What will be needed to remove a number from an emergency situation?
The same tools that were used to add a subscriber to the blacklist will be useful to you. That is, it is either standard software or an application.
How to unblock a person?
Open the black list on your Honor phone, highlight the desired subscriber and press the “Unblock” button. Immediately after this, the person will be able to make calls again.
Can I call a blocked subscriber?
Yes, you don’t even need to remove the lock to do this. Just open Emergency, highlight the number and click the “Call” button.
What if I blocked a subscriber through the operator’s service?
Mobile operators use a special USSD command to remove the block. It needs to be clarified on the company’s website. In addition, numbers are automatically removed from the blacklist when there are insufficient funds in the account to charge the subscription fee. Therefore, the emergency service is considered unreliable and extremely unprofitable.
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How to unblock a subscriber
To remove a contact from the black list you need to:
- Open the list by following step No. 1 from the previous method.
- Press and hold the desired contact until a check mark appears.
- Click “Delete”.
After this, calls and SMS from this number will come again.
To summarize, the blacklist is an easy-to-use and useful smartphone feature in everyday life. It allows you to get rid of annoying SMS spammers, scammers and unwanted calls.
