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How to mute (but not block) calls from unknown numbers

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BobXS said:
I have a Galaxy A03s.

I don't answer calls from unknown numbers. I know how to block calls, but I limit that function to calls from unknown numbers that call more than once without leaving a voicemail message.

What I'd like to do in the case of all other unknown callers is simply mute them automatically. I figure that if a caller is legitimate, he'll leave a message and I can then call back. If the caller doesn't leave a message, then I'm content to consider the call unimportant. (I don't want to "block" all unknown numbers, because my understanding is that that stops such calls from coming through altogether, so the callers can't leave voicemail messages.)

But I can't find an automatic mute setting on my phone, and Googling the issue keeps turning up instructions on how to block calls, and not how to mute or silence them. The one site that I found that did talk about "silencing" instead of blocking calls directed me to a setting that I don't have on my phone -- it said to open the phone app and go to Settings | Call | Call Rejection, but I don't have a "Call" option in my phone settings.

Is it possible to automatically mute unknown callers? If so, how is it done?

Thanks.
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So I went to the specific contact clicked on it then clicked the three dots and it gave me the option to route to voicemail maybe that'll help
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Ability to custom name phone number: Z Fold 4?

sachertorte
ocnbrze said:
in your contacts you can hit add a number. there should be a drop down menu. at the very bottom of the drop down menu look for a pencil icon and select it. it will give you an option to change the caption name. its not as obvious as it used to be. this is what shows on my z fold 4.

edit: "oem z fold 4?" are there others who are making z fold 4's????? LOL
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Ok, great. That made all of the difference. When I tried it this time, I was able to work it so that it would allow me to change the caption name.

When I said "OEM", I meant that I was using the provided contacts app that came with the phone, not something you could maybe download and install.

Danny
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Anyone else here a smart home fanatic?

IbrahimXXX
You are right in that everyone decides for themselves what they need and use. I was not trying to impose my point of view on anyone, I just said what I wanted to say.
As for your 2010 laptop, you may not care so much what it can do because you use it for simple daily purposes (go to the forum to write a message, read the news and something like that). But for me, for example, as an engineer it is important to have a computer that can cope with quite heavy software. Which your computer will definitely not be able to handle.
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Searching for a Desktop that could handle Android Studio

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So, I am currently working on a WEAK 8gb ram office computer and it obviously cannot handle Android Studio (running my apps, and opening the emulator, functioning fast is all a struggle)

I'm in a search for a new desktop and I don't want to make a mistake so here are some specs I found and I'm curious is they are any good
Sorry it's not English but y'all can understand it

I'll be looking for more but these are the most common specs
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Samsung Fold5- One UI 6.0 Beta

ironass
I have now been on this Android 14, One UI 6.0 beta for 5 days and I find it to be the most complete beta that I have ever tested. I have come across no major issues and the two 3rd party apps of mine that did not behave correctly were down to the app developers not having updated them for Android 14.

The lack of feedback and error reports on the Beta section of the Samsung Members app, (now just called Members), for beta would seem to bear this out.

One of the reasons I believe that the Fold5 beta is so complete is that the earlier 5 or 6 S23 betas have already done the heavy lifting prior to the Fold5 beta release.

I have seen stable roll-outs on firmware much less rounded and stable than this in the past. It would not surprise me if there was only one other or perhaps none, before a stable release is announced.
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Anyone know where to find the setting that automatically plays music when Bluetooth connects?

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So, I just looked in Samsung's music settings. I found a setting. Says "Allow external devices to start playback." I just turned that feature off. Then tried to make a test call. Music started immediately as soon as the phone started to ring. Thought for sure that would solve it at least for the Samsung music app. I just paused it again. I just got a notification that caused my Bluetooth headset to make a notification sound, which queued the music to start playing again.
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Help New phone is replacing all SD card contents with "abcd.iso"

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Thank you for such an informative reply! I really appreciate you taking the time to look into it. I will check out gparted and see what I can accomplish with it. I've never heard of it before. I can confirm that the cards are not fake, well, three of them are true 64 gig, the fourth I can't be sure as it was brand new straight out of the package. I haven't permanently lost anything because it was full of music and videos that I already have backed up elsewhere. I'd like to understand what happened so I can prevent it from happening again. Anything I'm able to figure out I will post here to share with everyone. Thank you for the help!
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Samsung Fold & Flip - Wipe Cache Partition, Repair apps & Galaxy App Booster

ocnbrze
umerwahab said:
My meaning is that the "Fold & Flip mobiles era" refers to a significant phase in the evolution of mobile phones. During this era, mobile phone manufacturers introduced innovative designs that allowed phones to be folded or flipped, offering users a more compact and versatile device. These foldable and flip phones marked a shift in the way we perceive and use mobile technology, providing both style and functionality in a single device.
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ok thats fine. but it is a bit off topic from the conversation in this thread.

i keep forgetting to try app booster. i'll give it a try later today.
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[New Android App] AI Yearbook Photo App

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AI Yearbook invites you to a spectacular journey through time with a rich collection of artificially generated 90s photographs. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic vibes and revel in memories, all while exploring the wonders of AI technology!

Artificially Generated 90’s Pictures

Our innovative application utilizes state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to create stunning, realistic images from the iconic 90s era. Discover a wide array of categories, from fashion, technology, celebrities, everyday life, and so much more, all meticulously generated to transport you back in time.

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AI Yearbook Photo App - Apps on Google Play

AI Yearbook: Explore nostalgic 90s photos crafted with artificial intelligence!
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What is this?

nickdalzell
Does anyone remember Airpush in Android? that justifiably made me skeptical of anything that is outside of what I view as normal. I don't even use a smartphone much these days, so anything that's not music playing or a text message is outside normal for me. The more the government attempts to force me into a dystopian future, the more I retreat to the '50s way of life.

But that aside, I had similar issues trying to convince people that anything Cheetah Mobile made was garbage. That and task killers.
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Android Auto update has no ETA, alternate routes

nickdalzell
i have a standalone GPS when I need it, that doesn't need the internet for any of that. ETA is a built in feature. Garmin Nuvi from 2013. Out of date but still knows where it's going. Still finds the best route in Winston Salem to my girlfriend, when Google would often pick the worst, most dangerous highway of racers just to shave 3 minutes.

there are a lot of things where the internet just doesn't belong and has cloud-based issues like missing your ETA for a while. guarantee it was some server side bug. GPS doesn't need internet, one's toaster doesn't need wifi. we need to stop putting tech where tech doesn't belong. you shoud see what battery chargers have become. Too many points of failure where simplicity and minimalism actually fits better.
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