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.
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.
Where can you view the database of blocked numbers on the blacklist in Honor
The standard Blacklist application in Honor smartphones has settings and some functions. But most owners who have only recently purchased a mobile phone cannot figure out how to find it.
What should be done:
- Go back to the contact book of your Honor - click on the green handset; Click on the green handset on your Honor phone
- Below the number pad for dialing is a button with three dots. Find and click it; Click on the button in the dialing menu with three dots
- A menu of several lines will appear, select “Blocked”; Select "Blocked" from the dropdown menu
- The following list will contain all the numbers that you have ever blacklisted in the standard application. List (empty) where blocked numbers should be located
By the way, you can also add numbers from this list. To do this, go to the application settings on your Honor, click on the gear at the top of the window.
Click the gear at the top of the Hongr smartphone window
In the next window, click on the “Black list of numbers” item and select the plus sign.
Select the plus sign at the bottom of the Honor screen
In the next window, you can again select a contact who will no longer be able to call or write. By clicking on the plus button we will also have the option to add contacts from different places on the smartphone.
To add prefixes select "Match Prefixes"
For example, from the contact book, calls, from messages, or add a number randomly manually to preview it.
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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.
Blocking spam on Huawei and Honor using the Messages app
The Messages program on Huawei and Honor smartphones also includes blocking of calls and incoming SMS. To blacklist a user, hold your finger on his message, and then click on the top right button (ban sign). In the pop-up window, click “OK”, and if you want to inform Google about the advertising mailing, leave a tick in the “Spam” checkbox. After these actions, the user’s SMS will immediately disappear from the message feed.
You can also block and unblock numbers using the Messages app. To go to manage the black list built into the program interface, click on the three dots at the top right and open “Blocked contacts”.
To enter a number, click “Add number”, enter the numbers and click on the “Block” button.
To remove a user from the blacklist, click on the cross next to his number and click “Unblock”.
This manual describes all the methods for blocking calls and messages on Huawei (Honor) smartphones, available in EMUI by default. Also, third-party developers have created programs that perform the function of a blacklist. They are collected on Google Play on this page.
Instructions
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 block on iPhone?
How to add a number to the blacklist for owners of devices with an operating processor on iOS? To do this, use the following algorithm:
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Step.1 Add the subscriber you will block to the phone book on your iPhone. After that, follow the path Settings→Phone. There, select Call blocking and identification, tap it.
Step.2 A short menu will open with only one item - Block. Tap this item. A list of your saved contacts will open, in which you can indicate the one that should be included in the emergency. To do this, tap it.
You can also view all the subscribers you have blocked by going to Settings Phone → Call blocking and identification. All contacts that you added to the emergency will be in the same section, above the block button.
Quick blocking directly from the list is also possible. To do this, go from the software to make the call that you want to add to the emergency, tap on it. The contact details will open, scroll down the page and find the Block caller button.
Tap on the blocking action. The device will require you to confirm the action in a pop-up window - click on the red item to confirm your actions.
