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How do I block a number on my Lumia 640?

How do I block a number on my Lumia 640?

Block messages or spam

  1. From the start screen, swipe left.
  2. Scroll down to and tap Messaging.
  3. Touch and hold the number you want to block messages from.
  4. Tap block number…
  5. Tap OK.

How do I block calls on Nokia Lumia?

Block calls

  1. From the start screen, tap the Phone tile.
  2. If the history screen does not display, swipe left or right until it does.
  3. Touch and hold the number you want to block.
  4. Tap block number… Note: If this option does not show, check that Block calls+SMS is turned on in Settings>Call+SMS filter.
  5. Tap ok.

Can you block Phone calls only?

Tap ‘Call settings’. Tap ‘Call rejection’. Tap ‘Auto reject mode’ to temporarily reject all incoming numbers. If you would like to reject only a specific number, tap ‘Auto reject list’.

How do I block a number on my Nokia Lumia 650?

To block a number on your Microsoft Lumia 650, please follow this process:

  1. Access your smartphone menu and then “Contacts”.
  2. Click the contact you want to block. Then, tap the three dots, then tap “Add to rejection list”.
  3. You will no longer receive calls from this contact.

How do I block team chat?

1) In MS Teams, click the message of the person you want to block or mute. 2) Click the menu (three dots) icon that now appears to open the menu. 3) In the drop-down menu, click Block. 4) If Block is not available in the menu, click Mute in the drop-down menu instead.

How to forward calls on Microsoft Lumia 640 XL?

Forward Calls: From the Start screen, tap Phone. Tap located in the lower-right corner. Tap Settings and swipe to Call forwarding. Turn the call forwarding switch to ON.

How do I block ads on my Lumia 640?

The easiest way to do it is to download it first on your computer. Then, to block the ads on your Microsoft Lumia 640, simply copy it to the file “/system/etc/hosts.txt” or “/etc/hosts.txt” of your smartphone. This transfer can be done via a simple USB cable from your computer.

Where do I find unknown sources on my Lumia 640?

To do so, simply click on ‘Settings’ on the main screen of your Microsoft Lumia 640. Then go to the ‘Security’ submenu. Then, you will need to check ‘Unknown Sources’ to allow your Microsoft Lumia 640 to install an application outside your Play Store.

What does hosts do on Microsoft Lumia 640?

The ‘hosts’ file of your Microsoft Lumia 640 makes it possible to translate domain names into IP addresses. So, when an ad loads, it calls the domain name of the ad host. Your new ‘hosts’ file simply tells your Microsoft Lumia 640 not to load this domain name.

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Ruth Doyle