Smart Call Handling; Blocking Calls And Messages - Sony Xperia XZ Premium User Manual

To reject a call with a text message when the screen is inactive
1 When an incoming call arrives, drag
2 Select a predefined message or tap Write new message.
To reject a call with a text message when the screen is active
1 When an incoming call arrives, tap the heads-up notification window where
the phone number or the name of the contact is displayed.
2 Drag to the centre of the screen.
3 Select a predefined message or tap Write new message.
To reject a second call with a text message
1 When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag
screen.
2 Select a predefined message or tap Write new message.
To edit the text message used to reject a call
1 Find and tap .
2 Tap > Settings > Calls.
3 Tap Reject call with message.
4 Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
5 Tap OK.

Smart call handling

You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the
Smart call handling function. Once activated, you can handle calls in the following
way:
• Answer: bring the device to your ear.
• Reject: shake the device.
• Ringer off: place the device face down.
To enable or disable Smart call handling
1 Find and tap .
2 Tap > Settings > Calls.
3 Tap Smart call handling.
4 Tap the slider under Smart call handling.

Blocking calls and messages

You can block certain numbers from calling you and from sending you messages.
Select from stored numbers or type in a number yourself.
To block a stored number
1 Find and tap .
2 Touch and hold the number you want to block.
3 Tap Block number, then tap BLOCK. Calls and texts from this number are
blocked.
To block a number by typing the number
1 Find and tap .
2 Tap > Settings > Call Blocking > Add a number.
3 Enter the phone number you want to block, then tap BLOCK. Calls and texts
from this number are blocked.
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