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Why do mobile phones not provide the option, "if caller is not in contacts, send immediately to voice mail". Seems like a simple check box.
by pcunite 9y ago
Why do mobile phones not provide the option, "if caller is not in contacts, send immediately to voice mail". Seems like a simple check box.
- czep 9y agoBoth Android and iOS have "Do Not Disturb" features which almost accomplish this. On my Android phone, the "Priority only" setting will silence any calls from outside your contacts list. It would be ideal to be able to send directly to VM, but this option definitely minimizes the distraction. I have it enabled 24/7, except when I know I'm expecting a call from an unknown number.
- brixon 9y agoI use the "Mr. Number" app on Android to accomplish this. I have found that straight to VM instead of silencing the phone actually reduces the number of calls I get.
- bluGill 9y agoBecause there are too many legitimate callers who you don't have in your contacts. I don't have the lab my doctor uses in my contacts. My doctor may not even use the same lab for different procedures.
- abawany 9y agoCyanogenmod used to offer this option on their ROMs. I haven't checked LineageOS to see if a similar option is offered.