How come people can still leave a messages even though their number is blocked ?

[Scott111]

So I'll block a number and the next time they call it doesn't ring but they can still leave a message, how dumb is that ? Is there anyway to fix this ? By the the way the phone OS is fully updated and I'm using the stock phone app that came with the phone. Thanks

 

[methodman89]

I had this problem on tmobile.
CS advised to block them from the family mgt page. This allows you to block texts and also block other users on your account from texting people they shouldn't be.

 

[Mooncatt]

If you are blocking them from your phone, it's functionally no different than you tapping the ignore button on an incoming call. The only difference is now it happens automatically instead of notifying you. If you want to block everything, including the ability to leave a voicemail, this needs to be done at the carrier level. Different carriers have different policies for this, which may include time limits or a surcharge on your bill. I would speak to your carrier for specific options and details.

 

[mustang7757]

So I'll block a number and the next time they call it doesn't ring but they can still leave a message, how dumb is that ? Is there anyway to fix this ? By the the way the phone OS is fully updated and I'm using the stock phone app that came with the phone. Thanks

A voicemail or text message?

 

[Scott111]

Its a voicemail in the message app of the phone.

 

[mustang7757]

Its a audio message in the message app of the phone.

Yeah same on my Note 20U , they can leave a voicemail , same thing if you exclude the number in DND it will go to voicemail

 

[Scott111]

Yeah same on my Note 20U , they can leave a voicemail , same thing if you exclude the number in DND it will go to voicemail

Why in the heck would the phone just block a number from ringing but allow them to still leave a voicemail ? it just doesn't make sense to me. If it's not okay to ring why do they think I still want to get a voicemail from the them.

This is why I'm thinking of switching to a Google pixel phone next time maybe it will have better software ??

 

[Scott111]

I had this problem on tmobile.
CS advised to block them from the family mgt page. This allows you to block texts and also block other users on your account from texting people they shouldn't be.

Never heard of such a thing "family mgt page"

 

[Mooncatt]

Why in the heck would the phone just block a number from ringing but allow them to still leave a voicemail ?

For the same reason calls go to voicemail if your phone is turned off.

This is why I'm thinking of switching to a Google pixel phone next time maybe it will have better software ??

All phones will behave the same. It's a carrier level block you need.

 

[mustang7757]

Why in the heck would the phone just block a number from ringing but allow them to still leave a voicemail ? it just doesn't make sense to me. If it's not okay to ring why do they think I still want to get a voicemail from the them.

This is why I'm thinking of switching to a Google pixel phone next time maybe it will have better software ??

I know that's strange especially for blocking, I'll have to test this in my pixel phones

 

[Scott111]

For the same reason calls go to voicemail if your phone is turned off.



All phones will behave the same. It's a carrier level block you need.

Yeah I guess, I see your point.

 

[Scott111]

I know that's strange especially for blocking, I'll have to test this in my pixel phones

Okay

 

[methodman89]

Never heard of such a thing "family mgt page"

The account holder has extra control to each phone on the account, process depends on the carrier.
See attached.

 

[mustang7757]

Okay

I tested on my pixel and same way, looks like it's the way it is .

 

[Rukbat]

Why in the heck would the phone just block a number from ringing but allow them to still leave a voicemail ? it just doesn't make sense to me. If it's not okay to ring why do they think I still want to get a voicemail from the them.

Ring block is done on the phone, voicemail blocking has to be done by the carrier, since that's where voicemails are left - their voicemail server.

This is why I'm thinking of switching to a Google pixel phone next time maybe it will have better software ??

As mustang said, Pixels work the same way - it's how the telephone system works, You can ask your carrier to block a number - they you'll get nothing from them. (And Pixels don't have a "family management" thing - that's Samsung, not Android.)

 

[Scott111]

Okay thanks everybody.