unwanted calls

About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com about unwanted calls focus on using Cortana to block unwanted calls on Windows 8.1 phones, such as the Nokia 520. Users report that blocking unwanted calls is possible after a system reset to remove non-Microsoft apps, and that network-related issues or third-party apps affecting flight mode or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth may interfere. Microsoft's own documentation is noted as outdated or misleading. The tag covers practical troubleshooting for call blocking on Windows Phone devices.

  1. Windows 8 Cortana blocks unwanted calls... 8.1 phone

    Fyi after much stuffing about… and a system reset to flush non Microsoft apps, it is possible to have Cortana and still block unwanted calls on a Nokia 520, Windows 8.1 phone. The issue appears to be network related so having 3rd party apps that add flight modes or look for Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth may...
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    • airplane mode bluetooth cortana lumia 520 network issues reset third-party apps unwanted calls wifi windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Windows Software