Root Block that sms from 9016

[cookie_monster]

Here is a tip for turning off those annoying messages about voicemail from 9016:

Send a text message to 9999 with the follow: "BLOCK 9016" (without quotes)

you should get a message back telling you that all messages to and from 9016 are blocked.

Also, this works for any number or 4 digit short code you want block. Dont use dashes though

 

[rjd728]

Super Private Conversation (available via Market for free) will do this and more. You can setup filters to block unknown calls, specific SMS/MMS, keywords...etc. It keeps a log and you can even customize the look of it. One of the best free apps... especially when running an AOSP ROM (Cyanogen, MIUI, etc.).

 

[hellcatt]

yea but why add an app if your carrier provides this service. the app takes up space and whatever it stores takes up space. the 9999 system is a once, done, forget solution if thats all you need. and going into your picturemail settings you can add numbers there to block mms. again no space required, once, done, forget.

 

[rjd728]

yea but why add an app if your carrier provides this service. the app takes up space and whatever it stores takes up space. the 9999 system is a once, done, forget solution if thats all you need. and going into your picyuremail settings you can add numbers there to block mms. again no space required, once, done, forget.

I understand your point. However, Super Private Conversation can be set to catch all. No hassle of entering individual #'s as they come through. You can then sort through messages and numbers at a later time and decide how to address. As far as space is concerned...it's no more than 3 MEG and has had no effect on battery drain. Chances are, if a call/sms/mms comes through that is not on my contact list it is SPAM. You can still retrieve the voice mail/text through SPC and then decide how to handle. Just another option that I've found to work well. Others may choose to take your suggestion.

 

[Mr. Ed]

Both are excellent posts. Thank you both. cookie was addressing a specific issue, and Super Private Conversation sounds awesome for the exact reasons listed, but many don't have the issues it addresses.

 

[Nnyan]

Tried this on my Evo 4G and it did not work for Sprint. I got the message indicating that they would be blocked but I still get the messages.

SPC is a fine app but a bit bloated, I prefer RedList, much lighter

 

[evomattnc]

Is there one where you can keep that unwanted caller from leaving a 3 minute voicemail? If so thats the one i want. Even better if it would tell them i died...lol crazy exs.

 

[Mr. Ed]

Add the number to your contacts....send to voicemail. You can use the above apps to block all numbers or specific numbers too

 

[evomattnc]

yeah i do that but i still have to go delete a 3 minute voicemail everytime they call...

 

[Mr. Ed]

then you need to use the complete call block feature from sprint.com or one of those apps...unless the ex is using multiple numbers

 

[evomattnc]

well that and *67 (private)...so the apps will prevent the voicemail? thats what i was wanting to know.

 

[Mr. Ed]

they completely block the call from whatever I understand ...no vm

 

[evomattnc]

nice, thanks

 

[CzarMatt]

This method will block the texts from coming in but if you have an AOSP ROM then you will lose Voicemail functionality with Sprint VVM.

A work around for this is to download an app called RedList and block the '9016' number from there. This will still allow your device to parse the voicemail yet block the text.

[Edit] RedList is pretty lightweight and versatile. The above method worked for my running CM6.

 

[ddongell]

If you block a number through RedList, what does the caller experience? Does it send straight to vm or give them a different message entirely?

 

[CzarMatt]

If you block a number through RedList, what does the caller experience? Does it send straight to vm or give them a different message entirely?

I'm not sure as I've only used RedList to block text messages.