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02-28-2011 05:13:48 PM
I have been getting some scan calls and would like to block the numbers. How do I do that please?
Thanks!
Dave
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02-28-2011 05:53:04 PM
There is no way to block numbers on an iPhone, it's not a feature of the device.
AT&T offers a service to block numbers for a small monthly fee.
You could use a service like YouMail (free app in the app store) and set up a list of numbers to block as you find those you want to no longer receive calls from.'
There are other services as well.
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02-28-2011 07:18:22 PM
The iPhone doesn't have the feature to block calls.
AT&T offers the Smart Limits for Wireless that will do it but its $4.99 month.

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03-01-2011 10:47:47 AM
d_somers wrote:I have been getting some scan calls and would like to block the numbers. How do I do that please?
Thanks!
Dave
One cheap way is to create an entry for that number in your contacts list and then set the ring tone to "silent". They will still go to voice mail, but it may be easier for you that way, just delete the unwanted messages.
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03-01-2011 01:13:25 PM
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03-04-2011 08:36:00 AM
how do you set the contact to Silent, I do not see an option for that when I go to Edit Contact and Ringtones.
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03-04-2011 02:00:00 PM
holliejan wrote:how do you set the contact to Silent, I do not see an option for that when I go to Edit Contact and Ringtones.
Record your own silent audio file and convert it to a ringtone in iTunes.
Or purchase a silent one via iTunes or other online venues.
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03-04-2011 04:38:06 PM
Here you go:
http://www.psyopindustries.com/ringtones/silent.zi
After you unzip the file just drag the Silence Ringtone.m4r file into your iTunes Ringtone Folder.

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07-11-2012 05:41:08 AM
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07-11-2012 07:17:44 AM
yinks94 wrote:
Smart limits does not block incoming calls.
according to this it does - where are you getting your information?
http://www.att.net/smartcontrols-SmartLimitsForWir
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