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Call Filter

Communication • Verizon Consumer Group • ⭐ 4.66 • 50,000,000+

Identify callers by name and block unwanted calls based on your risk level.

Version 16.1 56.6 MB

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Permissions Explained 29 permissions requested View details

This app requests 29 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Com Verizon Vzwcarrierpermission com.verizon.vzwcarrierpermission	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE	Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information.	Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review	Read Phone Numbers android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Privileged Phone State android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Phone State android.permission.MODIFY_PHONE_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Call Log android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
🚨 High attention	Place phone calls android.permission.CALL_PHONE	Allows the app to start phone calls.	Used by dialers, support apps, emergency apps, business apps, or communication tools.	High attention permission. Grant only when calling features are expected.
ℹ️ Review	Alarm Permission Set Alarm com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS	Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device.	Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features.
ℹ️ Review	Write Contacts android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
🚨 High attention	Read text messages android.permission.READ_SMS	Allows the app to read SMS messages on the device.	May be used for verification codes, messaging features, backup tools, or communication apps.	High attention permission. Only grant this to apps you strongly trust.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Sms android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Mms android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
⚠️ Sensitive	Camera access android.permission.CAMERA	Allows the app to use the device camera.	Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review	Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Change Network State android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Vzw Ecid Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.vzw.ecid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Call Filter

Identify callers by name and block unwanted calls based on your risk level.

What Call Filter Is Used For

Call Filter appears to be a Verizon communication app focused on identifying incoming callers and helping users reduce unwanted calls. Based on the metadata, it is mainly used on phones to screen calls, show caller information by name when available, and apply blocking rules tied to a caller’s risk level or call behavior.

The permissions suggest the app may need access to phone state, call logs, contacts, and SMS in order to recognize callers and manage call-related features. It also requests network access, notifications, and background startup permissions, which may support real-time caller identification, alerting, and updating call filtering rules. Because it is listed as a phone app, it is most relevant for everyday smartphone use rather than tablets or TV devices.

People may use this app to help manage spam calls, unknown numbers, and repeated nuisance calls while keeping important calls easier to identify. It may also be useful for users who want carrier-linked call screening features built into their phone experience.

Common uses

Identify incoming callers when the number is not saved in contacts
Block or filter calls based on risk level or caller behavior
Review call-related alerts and notifications on a phone
Use contact and call-log access for caller matching and screening
Support background call handling with boot and foreground service permissions
Help reduce unwanted interruptions from unknown numbers

Best for:

Phone users Call screening Spam call filtering Verizon customers Caller ID help

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App Details

Package:
com.vzw.ecid

Category:
Communication

Developer:
Verizon Consumer Group

Version:
16.1

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Package name: com.vzw.ecid

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