Enable caller ID

[Mysteryagr]

Could you please enable caller ID, like Truecaller app on Android?

[jmlich]

I don't know what caller ID is

[Fuseteam]

it appears there is something called "line information database" 1 that can provide caller information
Truecaller appears to have their own database likely build up from users uploading their address books
there are also free databases like freecnam.org that we could utilize

The idea appears to be to be able to show more information than just the phone number when an unknown number calls, like name and location, without the need to save the numbers in local contacts (like a cloud contact list?) to decide to take or block a call

[Mysteryagr]

I don't know what caller ID is

Caller ID:

• Identify unknown numbers: Truecaller's app core feature is its ability to identify unknown phone numbers that are calling you, even if they're not in your contacts list.
• Name identification: It often displays the name associated with the number, drawing from its extensive database of user-provided information and other sources.

[jmlich]

Okay, if I understand correctly, there are two issues:

First, the use of an online database. This is already being discussed in #2, where some API options are mentioned.

Second, displaying additional information to the user. This is currently beyond the scope of this small blocking app, as showing such information would probably require integration with the default phone app. You can open an pull request if you know how to implement that.

[Fuseteam]

does that database include contact information about callers by any chance?

[Mysteryagr]

Okay, if I understand correctly, there are two issues:

First, the use of an online database. This is already being discussed in #2, where some API options are mentioned.

Second, displaying additional information to the user. This is currently beyond the scope of this small blocking app, as showing such information would probably require integration with the default phone app. You can open an pull request if you know how to implement that.

Unfortunately, I don't know how to implement this feature, but I would like to thank you for your time and response.