Block6 is an SMS app that makes it easy to block numbers. It provides a simple interface with few options, and no ads, in contrast to many of the other SMS apps available.
Block6 is intended mainly for phones running Android versions less than 7.0. It targets Android version 4.4 KitKat (API Level 19) and above. It also works fine on Android 9 Pie.
Android 7.0 introduced better built-in support for blocking numbers so this app is probably less useful on versions 7+.
Block6 is free and open source on Github at https://github.com/travistynes/block6. Feel free to send feedback, pull requests, or use the code for your own purpose.
Versions
Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.
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This version requires Android 4.4 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
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run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
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receive text messages (MMS)
Allows the app to receive and process MMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
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receive text messages (SMS)
Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
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receive text messages (WAP)
Allows the app to receive and process WAP messages. This permission includes the ability to monitor or delete messages sent to you without showing them to you.
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send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
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prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
Download APK
2.3 MiB
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This version requires Android 4.4 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
-
run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
receive text messages (MMS)
Allows the app to receive and process MMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
-
receive text messages (SMS)
Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
-
receive text messages (WAP)
Allows the app to receive and process WAP messages. This permission includes the ability to monitor or delete messages sent to you without showing them to you.
-
send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
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prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
Download APK
2.3 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
