MooRogue
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Q: Can we get a "whitelist only" feature to only allow calls from contacts to block all spammers?

The FTC "do not call" registry does not work. With robo-callers and IP phones, basically any phone number that is not already on my contact list is a spammer.


Is there a way to make it so that our iPhones only ring when someone on my contact list calls?

Posted on Sep 1, 2016 6:41 PM

by Michael Black,Solvedanswer
Michael Black Michael Black
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A:

Download or make yourself a silent ringtone and assign it as the default.  Then just give your contacts an actual ringtone and then you will only ever hear calls from just those in your contact list.

Posted on Sep 6, 2016 12:53 PM

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Q: Can we get a "whitelist only" feature to only allow calls from contacts to block all spammers?

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  • by Ferd II,

    Ferd II Ferd II Sep 1, 2016 6:49 PM in response to MooRogue
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    Sep 1, 2016 6:49 PM in response to MooRogue

    MooRogue,

     

    Try using: Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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  • by MooRogue,

    MooRogue MooRogue Sep 1, 2016 6:53 PM in response to Ferd II
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    Sep 1, 2016 6:53 PM in response to Ferd II

    Problem with DnD is that this silences my notifications as well. I want my notifications, just not calls from spammers.

  • by Ferd II,

    Ferd II Ferd II Sep 1, 2016 6:54 PM in response to MooRogue
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    Sep 1, 2016 6:54 PM in response to MooRogue

    MooRogue wrote:

     

    Problem with DnD is that this silences my notifications as well. I want my notifications, just not calls from spammers.

    I solved this problem not answering any calls from anyone not on my contact list.

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  • by MooRogue,

    MooRogue MooRogue Sep 1, 2016 6:55 PM in response to Ferd II
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    Sep 1, 2016 6:55 PM in response to Ferd II

    That doesn't help. Your phone still rings and vibrates when they call

  • by Michael Black,Solvedanswer

    Michael Black Michael Black Sep 6, 2016 12:53 PM in response to MooRogue
    Level 7 (24,182 points)
    Sep 6, 2016 12:53 PM in response to MooRogue

    Download or make yourself a silent ringtone and assign it as the default.  Then just give your contacts an actual ringtone and then you will only ever hear calls from just those in your contact list.

  • by MooRogue,

    MooRogue MooRogue Sep 1, 2016 7:03 PM in response to Michael Black
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    Sep 1, 2016 7:03 PM in response to Michael Black

    So... manual work for 100+ contacts. I guess that's a one-time hit. Does this fix vibrations though? I would still want vibrations to get through for contacts but not for unknown callers.

     

    Does turning off "Vibrate on Ring" and "Vibrate on Silent" still allow contact assigned vibrations to get through?

  • by ADAMdotK,

    ADAMdotK ADAMdotK Sep 1, 2016 7:36 PM in response to MooRogue
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    Sep 1, 2016 7:36 PM in response to MooRogue

    I'm pretty sure your career offers whitelisting. You should ask them. You can block all the incoming calls except for the ones you provide the career with. I know it's probably dozens or even hundreds of numbers, but if you're looking for a permanent solution to your problem, it's worth the effort.

     

    If you choose to go with a silent ringtone, there's also an option to choose 'none' vibration for all incoming calls. (don't unselect vibrate on silent or vibrate on ring. Instead go to settings -> sounds -> ringtone -> vibration and select 'None')

    you will have to choose a custom vibration for all your contacts though.

     

    But I don't think it's a great solution, because the calls will still go through, interrupting whatever you'll be doing on your phone.