As an Android or iPhone user, you can easily block specific numbers at either the device or carrier level. Once a number is blocked, can you view missed calls from that number? If blocked at the phone level, Android devices will notify you of missed calls and list them in the call log or Phone …
In most Android phones, blocking a number restricts the contact from calling or sending a text message. If a blocked number is still able to contact you, it’s likely because the caller has hidden their caller ID, either through a carrier service option or using a third-party application. If that’s the case, calls and text …
Every once in a while you may have to block an unknown or spam number, adding them to your blocked list. But what happens if you have to change your phone or mobile number? Will your blocked numbers transfer to the new phone? Blocked numbers generally will not transfer to a new phone. The numbers …
If the Contacts app on your Android device shows the error “You have disabled a required permission”, you may be wondering what the cause is and how to fix the issue. This message basically says you may have accidentally turned off one or more permissions for your Contact application to run smoothly e.g. access to …
Have you blocked a number on your iPhone or Android phone but you’re still getting texts from that number? Let’s look at why that may be the case and what to do about it. See also: Why Do Blocked Numbers Still Get Through Android?How To See Missed Calls From Blocked Numbers? Getting texts from a …
Are you finding it difficult to go back to your home screen from apps? Does your home button disappear every time you open an app? To get your home button back, swipe up from the bottom of your screen. Once your home button comes back, open Settings > Display > Navigation Bar and select “Button …
When an app takes up the entire screen of your device, it’s typically running in full-screen mode. Can you turn off full-screen mode for an application? You can turn off full-screen mode using Android’s Full-Screen Apps setting. You may also find an appropriate setting in the app itself. A third option is to use a …
When on a phone call, you often need to check something on the web or perhaps send a message using an internet app. Does your device and/or service provider support voice calling while at the same time using your data connection? If you use a single SIM, you can enable carrier-supported 4G VoLTE on your …
iMessage in iOS allows you to send and receive instant messages over the internet instead of your cellular services. However, there are cases where your iMessages won’t get through to a specific contact. Your iMessage may not be working with a single person or contact because the other person may not have an internet connection, …
Have you ever run into a situation when your Android phone starts reading aloud the content of your screen? That’s TalkBack in action. If you don’t have a need for it, it can make for an annoying user experience. You can turn off TalkBack by pressing both volume keys for 3 seconds or saying the …