Over the years I have had my fair share of wrong numbers, telemarketers, fax machines, and other incoming calls I would rather block then let through. A while back we told you about BlockIt. It is a simple headless application that grants users the ability to block calls from their address book, phone log, and numbers inputted manually. Once all are entered, BlockIt does the rest to ensure you are not interrupted with these annoying calls.
Recently, the application received a slight update and the list of improvements are shown below to help with the experience.
New features in version 2.0.0.1
- App Password Protect
- Add Auto Reply Quick Access Action Item
- Import phone number from CSV file to Black List
- Add Reply Message When Blocked
- User Guide
In addition to the update, the developer is also giving away 500 copies to our readers. To download yours, simply follow the instructions below.
- Launch BlackBerry World
- Swipe down from the top and tap on Redeem
- Enter this promo code THKS4SUPPORTBB500
- Tap on the green FREE button to download
If you weren't able to grab your free copy, you can find this native application in BlackBerry World for $1.99.
Reader comments
BlockIt update brings app password protect and more - 500 free copies up for grabs
Posted via CB10
Absolutely love this app. Have been using since winter and it has performed flawlessly on my passport
Posted via CB10
Got it earlier, many thanks!
Passport SE
Would it be possible to make a blocking app which only let's white listed calls through?
Posted via CB10
Try Spambox in appworld, its honestly an amazing call/message blocker with all sorts of features!!
Posted via R115-Aramis.
Seeing a picture of a Passport in these stories makes me want one more and more, even if the story has nothing to do with it. "Verizon Life"
Posted via CB10
So since I don't think anyone will respond intelligently on my new forum questions for the playbook... does video chat no longer work on the playbook? Really lame if so. I just gave it to my brother as I am moving internationally. And it appears to not work when I just set up his bbid on the playbook.....
Posted via CB10
Some people are grabing more than one thats why!!!????
GrrR!!!!
Posted via CB10
I bought this a while back. Well worth the money, works great, little to no battery drain, super easy to set up. Thanks Dev!!!!!
Posted via CB10
Damn you free apps collector.
iPhone 5 16GB Black
The CB bums were quick for this one. Waiting on the sidelines for a quick redeemable code. It's cool- I use Call Blocker 10. Does the same thing and cheaper.
Posted via CB10
I doubt they offer the number of free copy as they and others do. All gone in 5 minutes...Tsk tsk.
Posted Via CA Governor's BlackBerry Passport.
Missed out on the free copy, but put down my 1.99 anyway. Thanks, been looking for a quality call blocking app for a long time. :)
Posted via CB10
This app looks good but how can one get a free copy when looks like everyone sits waiting for free copies...Dangit. Well im going to have to go with Google voice which does the same thing and I can change the number with out change my original number...I may just got to Samsung...
Posted via CB10
Yes.
Because that's the other option instead of supporting an independent dev's hard work on a native BB10 app for less than $2USD
Frosty White Q10/10.3.2.2339 CB10
well hell I'm late again
One hour late wtf I wanted this
Posted via CB10 on BlackBerry Z30 STA 100-2/10.3.2.798
Damn, I missed it.
Posted via CB10
No more codes how is that possible
Posted via CB10
Well, can't expect 500 copies to last 45 minutes on a site with a big chunk of BlackBerry users.
Frosty White Q10/10.3.2.2339 CB10
How do people end up grabbing the code?
I'm always too late and the codes are used up. :(
Posted via CB10
Great to me able to snag the app as a freebie. Also seems like a killer app for eliminating marketing calls.
Would be cool to be able to block with replying sound effects :)
Posted on my Passport to the future
Not available... That was quick!!!
Posted via CB10
Damn! Quick Bastards!
Posted from my Passport in The Jungles Of The Congo
Gone
Q10 on 10.3.2.2474
Gone already.
As usual!
Posted via CB10
Gone...
Posted via CB10
Thanks dev, this time I am sooo lucky, I got two.
Z30STA100-2/10.3.2.2639
Gone :(
Rock'n that passport!!!!!!
Thanks!!!
Posted via CB10
Thanks!
Posted via CB10
Thanks very much KQSoft.
[i]"But I say this to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you;" - Matthew 5:44[/i]
Awesome. Got it. Thanks Dev!
Posted via CB10
Thanks! Looking forward to trying this out.
JB
Posted via CB10
Thanks but not available for my Z10 because of Tmobile's ceo hating on BlackBerry.
TMO Z10,STL100-3/10.2.1.2156
Thanks
Posted via CB10
People need to realise these apps are completely useless
Blockit and the rest of them don't block calls it merely hangs up on the person it DOES not block the call one bit. It's as easy as not installing this app and I can hang up on people I don't want to talk too.
And no I'm not having a go at the dev or whatever but people just need to realise how the app works.
It's basically a lazy way for you to hang up rather than u press hang up this app will do it for you. Person on other end knows
Posted via CB10
The point is that you wouldn't have the phone ringing/vibrating until you look at the caller-id screen and decide to answer or not.
Saves you from "false alarms' needing your attention lol
Frosty White Q10/10.3.2.2339 CB10
I'd say it's a convenient way to hang up, not lazy. And for people trying to avoid nuisance calls and texts or troublesome people it's a stress relief also, as you don't see it. How is that useless? :)
Posted via CB10
I've been using BlockIt for a long while and it does exactly what it is supposed to.
Posted via CB10
Exactly what I would want it to do. My problem is that I have voicemail on my phone so it throws them immediately to voicemail. I wonder if there's a setting I'm missing.
JB
Posted via CB10
Check with your carrier on their forwarding rules and voicemail setup
Z30STA100-5/10.3.1.2558
Thanks. I'll do that.
Posted via CB10
Thanks a lot!
Thanks.......I refreshed the page and got the post
Very happy to get this
Thanks dev and crackberry
Posted via CB10
Thanks a bunch dev.
"Z30 STA100-2 UK" 10.3.1.2582 Get's a Ten from Fen.
Thanks, dev.
Can't wait to use it a few days and leave a review.
Frosty White Q10/10.3.2.2339 CB10
Thanks
Yipeeeeeeee.. Thanks a lot
Posted via CB10
Thank you develop.
Posted with the hottest device ever - a Passport.
Thank you.
Posted via CB10
Thanks
Posted via CB10
Thanks. But missed out... :-)
• Andro-Loader (TM) - who is gonna leak ...? Black-Berry! dadadada dee dum dee dum... •
Add more two slot please lol
Pasaporte Pilipinas | SQW100-1/10.3.2.26xx
Thanks!
Float like a Butterfly, Sting like a Zee|10 STL100-1_OS10.3.2.2339
I wish the OS natively supported part os these features...
There's a new Star Wars app in BlackBerry World...looks pretty decent. Free also!
Posted via CB10
There is no new star wars app in app world.
Posted via R115-Aramis.
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/59972365
It's actually called "Database For Star Wars".