Previously you went through the guide for how to block unwanted calls and sms on all networks, now you will come to know how to block these unnecessary calls and SMS on major OS’s thorugh different options or software’s of your mobile phone and through complaint procedures which will be quite helpful indeed. Check out below !

Note: The listed options/softwares aren’t entirely the only one’s to block Calls or SMS besides there are many but these are sorted out priority to their availability and some of them are either for blocking calls or SMS and some of them could be valid for 15 or 30 days of trial period or even it could be free also.

OS Based Options

Symbian OS (Nokia Mobile phones)

Do keep this in mind that the majority of this software’s are offered for the S60 (Symbian OS 8 & beyond) mobile phones, which mean that older handsets aren’t supported for this software’s:

• Best Blacklist: This software is free to install
• Kaspersky Mobile Security: This software is also free to install
• MCleaner: This software is valid for a trial period
• Norton Smartphone Security: This software is also valid for a trial period. You can also get your pick from your handset: norton.mobi
• Besides these software’s you can also visit OVI Store at: http://www.store.ovi.com where you can find both free and paid softwares or you can also check out: http://www.getjar.com/mobile-all-applications/call-sms-blocker/?o=bestmatch

Android OS

Android Market has a variety of apps for their customers where you can also opt for the following softwares to block unwanted calls/SMS on your mobile phone, and there’s a lucky charm for you that these listed softwares are filtered which are all free of cost.

• Handcent SMS: This software is only able to filter SMS on your handset
• CallFilter
• Call & SMS Filter
• Anti SMS Bomber: This software prevents compound SMS overflow.

iOS (iPhone’s)

Next to the Android market iOS presents a handsome amount of apps and softwares but for installing the following softwares you will have to Jailbreak your iPhone and Install Cydia.

• MobileGate
• MCleaner: This software is valid for a trial period
• iBlacklist: This software is also valid for a trial period to make use of
• Additionally you can also create a free account at YouMail.com & forward your caller to the Voicemail J Download their App from iTunes.

Windows Mobile

Unfortunately, the listed below softwares will cost you some besides being available for free.

• Pocket Call Blocker (Valid for a trial period)
• BlackBaller for WM (Valid for a trial period)
• SPB Phone Suite (Valid for a trial period whereas this is the best paid option for you to utilize)
• Norton Smartphone Security (Valid for a trial period) or you can also Visit from your phone: norton.mobi

BlackBerry Smartphone’s

Listed below are the customizations which you can make in the phone options to block Calls/SMS.

1.     Contacts Setting: Save the mobile number to a contact and form a profile exemption to block that number from Profile > Advanced. You won’t be notified. Please check your phone manual for further details.

2.     Firewall Settings: You can also make use of the Blackberry’s Firewall option to block SMS/MMS etc. following these steps : Options > Security Options > Firewall. (Warning! Keep this in mind before doing this that they will be blocked and discarded forever)

3.     YouMail.com account: Besides you can also create a free account at YouMail.com and just forward your caller to the Voicemail or just simply block them even from going to your Voicemail, the YouMail.com app on AppWorld is available here: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/724

In addition you can also make use of the following software tools to block Calls/SMS on BlackBerry Smartphones

• SRS Call & SMS Filter (Trial period)
• mCall Call Manager (Trial period)
• Black & Whitelist (Trial period)
• Antair (It contains numerous efficiency tools counting a FREE SMS Filter)
• For more softwares and assistance visit the Blackberry Appworld website: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/search/call%20sms%20filter?lang=en

Complaint Procedures to block Calls/SMS

• Cellular Company complaints: As per your telecom subscription you can launch a complaint against that pest number which is disturbing by simply calling on the landline numbers of all the Cellular companies which are available at:  http://bit.ly/g7nmuk (please click on the Title of your desired telecom operator company for further details)
• PTA (Pakistan Telecom Authority): You can also launch a complaint against the number which could even be a landline number in PTA  by simply making a call on their Toll Free number: 0800-55055 or you can also post an E-Mail to them at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fill the online form in the link below. You can even track the progress of your complaint online. Further details at PTA Complaint FAQ: http://www.pta.gov.pk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1275&Itemid=678