How to configure managed applications for Android devices. White list for android or how to protect yourself from unwanted contacts what does the white list mean

We continue to consider for Android. In the previous article, it was about the Warez My Software utility, which showed us how the Call Blocker should not look like, the Phone Warrior app, left the two-way feelings, as well as about Whoscall - a program that fully arranged, and therefore I pushed us to search for an alternative.

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This time, one of the participants will be the "black list" developed by Vlad Lee. The domestic solution attracts a complete set of functions, free, and the fact that it does not spend system resources, which remains to be checked. The second will be a Green Banana Studio Claimer. Judging by the description, there is nothing special in it, but Google Play users are satisfied, the question is - what? And the third will go Call Blocker - the BlackList App promising SMS lock on all versions of Android, which is already interesting because it does not always happen to Kitkat and Lollipop. At least on Android 4.4.2 Block SMS in the past view failed. So let's go ...

The DEXP URSUS 8EV2 3G tablet was used as test equipment (Android 4.4.2, MT8382 processor, 4 x 1300 MHz, 1 GB of RAM).

Black List (Vlad Lee)

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Acquaintance

The Vlad Lee program traditionally offers unwanted calls and SMS locks, as well as black-list management. According to the developer, the application does not consume unnecessary memory resources and the mobile device processor, being very easy. At the same time, the rooms are blocked quietly and without any signs of the call, which pleases, since the same whoscall cannot do this. It remains only to check it all.

* In our case, an application version 2.10.41 of 6.47 MB \u200b\u200bwas installed.

Main functions:

• Blacklist number (incoming call and SMS lock);
• White list (numbers that are never blocked);
• Locked call and SMS magazine;
• Blocking hidden numbers;
• Blocking unknown numbers;
• Blocking numbers according to the first digits;
• Blocking all incoming calls;
• Blocking all incoming SMS;
• Notifications of blocked calls and SMS (you can disable in the application settings);
• Enabling and turning off blocking into one click;
• Saving a black list to the file;

Permissions:

Identification data:

• Search for accounts on the device.

Contacts:

• View contacts;
• Change contacts.

• View SMS and MMS;
• Change SMS and MMS;
• Reception SMS;
• Sending SMS messages.

• Changing call log;
• Telephone calls;
• View call log.

Photo / Multimedia / Files:

• Changing / deleting data on a USB drive;
• View data on a USB drive.

Device ID and call data:

• Getting data on the status of the phone.

• Creating accounts and installation of passwords;
• Launch when the device is turned on;
• Preventing device switching to sleep mode;
• View network connections;
• Unlimited access to the Internet.

First impression

The first thing that meets is a small window that explains that in order to block SMS, you must make the default application to receive messages. In general, found to remove the limitations for Android 4.4 and above. Well, Hangouts, move.

And here it is the main program window. The interface is simple, but understandable. Total three tabs: blacklist, log and SMS + "gear" settings and classic "three points", allow you to save the log to a file or delete all records. All this is located in the Upper Saydbar. In Nizhny - the ability to go to the PRO version.

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The latter is a bit - only 79 rubles and adds a number of opportunities, for example, password protection. However, all restrictions of the free version will show a test, but already obviously - advertising will not.

Well, let's try to dig in the settings to pre-understand the ability of the "black list". The first line is a general shutdown of the lock, that is, the block can be deactivated if necessary. It seems that here is this, but very convenient, that is, the filtering of constant may not occur. It is necessary - turned on, no need - turned off.

Below is available to block broken and unknown numbers, as well as all the calls. The same can be done SMS. There is a white list, as well as password protection, which is available for 79 rubles.

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In general, the first impression is neutral, that is, we have a classic block with intelligible settings, convenient control and a relaxed interface built on your own engine, which pleases. Now let's try to check it all in action.

Testing

Resource consumption did not surprise, since such an indicator was at whoscall, that is, 68.7 MB with zero load on the processor. As for permissions, everything is in order here - nothing such that the blocker would not be required. In this case, each resolution can be explained by the functionality of the program.

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As a result, one call still passes, and then just reset. When blocking the first digits is the same song, but you can still drive the alphanumeric number. By the way, the last option at whoscall was not.

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Journal of undesirable calls is displayed correctly, that is, the number and time of the call. As for SMS, you can choose the subscriber immediately, but this is only if the block is set by default to work with messages.

The messages themselves are blocked without problems, that is, visually are not displayed anywhere, but they come immediately into the journal of undesirable calls. In this case, the text of the latter can really hide. Well, Bravo, the "black list" worked without problems.

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As for system resources, their consumption has grown to 86 MB, the processor stored to 1.6%. Whoscall has this indicator below - 0-0.4% / 65-71 MB. In the case of traffic - only 400 kb in 15 minutes of use, that is, only on advertising, since the subscriber's online bases from the application is not provided.

According to DU Battery Saver, the battery consumption in 15 minutes amounted to 1.4%. For comparison, the Android base launcher was taking 1.5% from the moment of launching the monitor. In general, a small indicator, but the battery does not save.

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conclusions

"Black List" (Vlad Lee) is an excellent alternative to whoscall. There is no definition of the subscriber ID, but there is a trouble-free SMS lock. In addition, in Russia, the first option is so weakly implemented.

With the consumption of resources and traffic, everything is in order. Advertising? Yes, disadvantage, but you can support the domestic producer 79 rubles. The rest is an excellent block that skips one call, but completely blocks any SMS.

White list for Android or how to protect yourself from unwanted contacts

For quite some time in modern phones and smartphones there is such a built-in function as a "black list" - the ability to make contacts or numbers into the list of those with which you do not want to communicate. However, sometimes you need to protect yourself from all - besides chosen. For this, the list exists its name - "White List".

Not all the phones have the ability to create white default lists, it concerns gadgets with android. What are the ways to solve this problem? First, try to use the services of your cellular operator (we have a phone, they did not forget?). "White list" is, for example, a megaphone, the service is called. You can add to this list to hundreds of any numbers, if you call from another, not included in the list, you will receive an erroneous call message. It seems that everything is fine, but there is one thing - the service is paid. And not all MegaFon. So try another way.

The Android OS provides the ability to install a great many applications to its users, do not find the necessary among them? Find! Whitelist Call Blocker is a program designed just for this (and the name hints already).

So, you download with the play of the market for free and install on your device. Now, on the screen of your gadget, this is such a new icon with an old telephone.

However, we will not start to run - you need to restart the device. After reboot, we look at the menu. And here there is a pleasant surprise - it is in Russian; The translation of the truth is not very, but our main functionality is true?

So, consider the menu items:

• Settings:
  • Enable notification icon;
  • Show their subscribers in the history of the Subscriber;
  • Turn on the timer;
  • Enable Logging (for support only).
  Here it must be all clear.


• Change the list of list (please select groups you would like to give permission to call you):
  • My Contacts;
  • STARRED IN ANDROID;
  • Friends;
  • Family;
  • Coworkes.
  We celebrate, for example, the first item - and only those who are in the phone book can call you.


• Change individual contacts (please select the contacts you would like to give permission to call you): And here you can already specifically note those who can call - and not the entire telephone book entirely.


• Schedule.

P.S. The phone number of the incoming call (as the device takes it) should be exactly how it is written in the phone book - otherwise the incorrect definition is possible. For example, it is necessary to "+7", and not "8" at the beginning of the room.

UPD: An error occurred in the appendix

It is worth noting that the program can not work correctly on all models of phones. For example, we have a ZTE Blade A5 Pro phone. If you install the Whitelist Call Blocker application, make specific numbers on the white list and enable, then when you call from the number not included in this list, the program gives an error, and the call passes:

If such an error is highlighted on your phone, you can try to search for a replacement. For example, Blocker calls. After installation, go to the settings:

Now everyone who wants to call you from any other number not included in the permitted, can not do it. Work perfectly against collectors, for example.

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Description

The subscriber is able to limit incoming local and long-distance calls from telephone numbers that were added in advance to a particular list.

The service can operate in two different modes (simultaneous use is impossible):

1) Blacklist: The system does not skip incoming calls from numbers included in the blacklist; If this service mode is activated, the phone will not pass incoming calls from the numbers that are included in the "black list".

2) White List: The system passes into a mobile phone incoming calls only from those numbers that are entered in the white list. The phone receives incoming calls only from those numbers that are specified in your "White List".

To find out which mode is active on your phone at the moment you can call the short number 0580.

Connection

To connect or disable the "Black / White List" service, you need to dial a short number 0580 on your mobile phone (free call).

You can use the Black / White List service among ways:

1) If after concluding the contract and providing access to the network, you ordered a periodic service "Black / White List";

2) by contacting the subscriber department and ordering the service on the basis of the statement;

3) order this service by contacting the "system 555" (subsystem of adding / canceling services);

4) contact the Internet service "Skypoint" and ordering the service there;

Cost

For the Black / White List service, the subscription fee will be charged depending on the tariff you have chosen. When in roaming, you will not be able to use this service.

If someone often calls you on the phone, you can stop responding to a call, turn off the sound, but the call will still interfere. You can solve the problem using the function built into smartphones - "Black List". Thus, contact will be blocked, and a person will not be able to reach you.

What is a "black list" and for what is used

The "black list" is an additional feature that all modern phones are equipped. With the help of the "black list", the owners of smartphones based on the operating system android can protect themselves from the calls of hooligans and unpleasant people with whom they try not to communicate, block the calls of a variety of advertising agencies, their mailing.

You can block contact through your cellular operator. Unlike blocking via the phone, the function is paid, but it provides more features. For example, besides incoming calls, you will not receive alerts about the calls of the specified subscriber, its messages.

Adding contact to the blacklist with the built-in function does not represent such features, but it is completely free. In this case, the calls from the selected subscriber will be blocked, but the system will automatically send you an alert about this call, and will also reach all messages that send the subscriber.

How to Add Contact / Phone Number to "Black List" on Android

In various versions of mobile devices based on the operating system, the Android method of adding contact to the black list is slightly different. The main differences in the settings exist between Android versions below 4.0 and respectively new versions above 4.0.

Adding to Android to Android below 4.0

On the Android version below 4.0 the number of the subscription you want to block, must be in the contact list on the phone. In the old versions of the operating system, you will first have to activate the "Black list" function and only then add contact:

1. Go to the "Settings" menu.
2. Open the "Calls" parameter and find the "Call Deviation" item.
3. Click on the "black list" and turn it with the same button.

Open contact list. Hold your finger until the context menu appears on the screen. The list will be the option "Add to the Black list" that we need. We indicate the subscriber who else we wish to hear.

In order to return everything to the place, go back to the "Black List" menu through the "Settings" menu and remove the tick that previously stood.

Adding to "Black List" on Android above 4.0

Adding a number to the Black List on Smarphones with Android above 4.0 will be somewhat different:

1. Open the list of contacts and calls.
2. Choose the room that we want to block. In the upper right corner of the contact there is a settings menu, depicted in the form of three oily points located horizontally. After clicking, the list will appear.
3. There may be two options for the same option: "blocking an incoming call" or "only voice mail" (varies depending on the version of the OS). In both cases, we need to set the checkbox opposite the inscription, after which the contact will automatically be blocked.

To return everything back, it is enough to clean the tick from the "Locking Call" item ("Voice Mail Only").

Please note that in all cases, after blocking the subscriber, you will no longer receive calls from it. Nevertheless, every time after the call of the locked subscriber will receive an SMS-alert and a call date, the subscriber will also be able to send messages to your smartphone. If you are regularly concerned about an unknown number, for example, an advertising agency, then add it to contacts and in the black list, then he will not be able to reach.

Video: how to add to the "black list" on the phone android

Setting "Black List"

Return contact to the white list in different ways. Most often, it is enough to do the same procedure as when adding, only you need to remove the tick in front of the "Cycle List" item (the wording will differ on different models of phones). Unfortunately, standard smartphones tools do not allow you to change other parameters, for example, specify a specific date when you cannot reach you, but this can be done using additional programs.

Additional programs for locking

With the software, everything is a little simpler, and they can use all the owners of smartphones based on android, and it does not matter what kind of phone version you have. In Play Market, find an application called Blacklist. The key feature of the application is that it allows you to block not only calls from subscribers, but also SMS messages.

For this, you will need to do the following settings:

The application allows you to block even non-nicer numbers, which will be relevant in cases where you bother advertising companies. You can always view the history of blocked calls and messages in the "History" tab and even read the contents of SMS. You can unlock the subscriber by highlighting the number and clicking on the Bucket Image located in the upper right corner.

Video: Work with the BlackList program ("Black List")

Another unique method also allows you to block incoming calls and messages from subscribers. Download the Avast! Mobile Security Antivirus application store (not all antiviruses have the ability to add contacts to the blacklist).

Whatever way you take advantage of, each blocked subscriber will hear that the number is busy. The messages sent to them will not appear on the screen, but you can still see them.

Advanced functional of the blacklist settings is present only at additional software. With their help, you can not only block the calls themselves, but also incoming messages, view their contents, the date of receipt and in the case of antivirus even configure the date of disconnecting the specified functions.

All specified applications are distributed free of charge (there are paid versions with great capabilities), so any user can download them and according to the parameters of the phone and system requirements of the program to install on your smartphone.

Video: Locking unwanted calls using Avast! Mobile Security

Possible problems and solutions

The main thing is when downloading and installing the program, do it only with the help of official or proven sources (Play Market or AppStore). Otherwise, you risk "catch" to the phone malicious software. With it, the attackers can easily calculate the contacts of the people with whom you communicate, your personal phone number and steal a huge amount of confidential data (especially if you often correspond using SMS messages). If you still use unverified sources, for example, forums, where the "stitched" versions of programs are laid out, then install anti-virus software in advance.

When using a black list, one serious problem may occur - after adding a person to a blacklist, you can skip some important event. If you used an additional utility, then the person will not be able to give you about it at all, because incoming messages are blocked. Also be careful when you set the number when adding contact to the blacklist so that another person does not hit there. Some other serious trouble when working with black lists (especially embedded) usually does not occur.

Each owner of the smartphone on the operating system Android can quickly block unwanted contact. This will also help traditional means of operating system itself, and additional applications. If it does not matter whether SMS will come from the locked subscriber and do not need to set a certain time and date, then use the standard features. In all other cases, a variety of applications will come to the rescue. After blocking, no calls from the locked subscriber nor the SMS messages will not be disturbed.

Administrators can manage corporate applications on Android devices, without affecting their personal data. You can perform the following actions:

• create white lists of recommended applications that will be available for installation;
• automatically install the desired set of applications for operation;
• manage system applications on corporate devices.

White List Operation Principle

You select Applications from Google Play in the Google Administrator console and make them on the white list that users see on their devices.

Installed applications from the White List manages the organization, so when an employee is dismissed, these applications are removed from its device together with the corporate account. They can also be deleted if the device is lost or stolen. Some Mobile Applications Google, such as Gmail and Google Disc, have already been added to the White List.

How to divide personal and corporate applications

Step 1. Open the White Application List for Android

Step 2. Create a white list

The application will appear in the white list almost immediately, but users will be able to install it from corporate Google Play or from the "To work" tab in Play Market only after the next synchronization with the Google endpoint management system. Applications installed not from corporate Google Play and not from the "To work" tab, it is impossible to manage.

After removing the application from the White List, it will be inaccessible to users in the corporate Google Play and on the "To work" tab in the Play Market. If the user has already installed the application, it will stop being manageable, but will not be deleted from the device. Users who have not yet installed the application remote from the White List, can still download it from the Play Market, but in this case it will not be manageable.

You will receive a confirmation that the selected application is deleted from the White List.

Note. Delete Google Apps Device Policy from the White List is not possible.

Step 3. Application Management in the White List

Note.

By adding an Android application to the White List, you can manage it access to data on behalf of users in an organization, that is, provide him with certain permissions. For example, the application may require access to the contacts or location of the device. Users can change the permissions you provided after installing the application on your device.

After updating the application from the White List, it may be necessary for new permissions. Applications for which you want to update permissions are marked in the administrator console. To approve a request for updating permits:

Some applications for Android devices request permission from the user during execution. For example, an application can request access to the calendar or location of the device. You can specify how requests for individual applications for obtaining such permits will be processed. These parameters have priority over the dynamic resolution settings specified for the device.

Comparison of versions

With the help of controlled configurations, you can automatically adjust applications for an organizational unit or user group. You can create multiple managed configurations for one application and apply them to different groups and units. To create a managed configuration, follow these steps:

Step 4. Provide applications to specific users

This feature is available in G Suite Business and G Suite Enterprise packages. Comparison of versions

Note. You will not be able to install applications on user's personal devices if the user has registered the device, indicated itself as the owner and did not create a working profile. This setting mode (device administrator mode) is available only on devices with Android 9.0 and an earlier version and is no longer supported.

1. Open the White Android Application List (if you have not done it yet).
2. Select the application you want to make available.
   The "Dissection of Applications" screen shows the divisions and groups of users who are available to the application.
   Council. To see a list of applications available only to a specific user or group, select the organizational unit, a group or a particular person in the filter settings on the left side of the page. You can also filter out only publicly available or private applications.
3. To make it available to other groups, click.
4. Select one of the following options.
   • To provide access to the application to the organizational unit, click on the left side of the screen Organizational division And select the name of the unit from the list.
   • To provide access to the application group, click on the left side of the screen. Group And start entering its name, and then select it from the list.

Click Proceed.

5. Specify the application settings for the organizational unit or group and click Save.
   You can:
   • Immediately automatically install the application on user devices.
   • Disable users to delete the application.
   • Allow users to add application widgets (if any) to the main screen.

Note. Changes on user devices usually come into force in a few minutes, but sometimes it takes up to 24 hours. If you do not specify a division or group, the application will be available to all users of the upper level.

This feature is available in G Suite Business and G Suite Enterprise packages. Comparison of versions

Note. Changes on user devices usually come into force in a few minutes, but sometimes it takes up to 24 hours. If you do not specify a division or group, the application will be not available to all top-level users.

How to prohibit users install applications not from a white list

Users can download applications from Play Market. At the same time added to the white list of applications available on the "To work" tab. To prevent users to install applications that are not included in this list:

Note. Changes on user devices usually come into force in a few minutes, but sometimes it takes up to 24 hours.