How to Hide Calls and SMS Logs of Specific People in Android

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Last Updated on July 24, 2020 by Larious


How to Hide Calls and SMS Logs of Specific People in Android
How to Hide Calls and SMS Logs of Specific People in Android

In this tech world, privacy is always the priority. As we all know that whenever we let our friends borrow our phone, unknowingly we reveal all our crucial and personal information kept on the phone. Whether it is just for a phone call or SMS, the stalker could easily access information like call log, gallery, messages, etc.

There are plenty of Android apps available on the Google Play Store that can hide the calls and SMS logs on your Android. However, what if you want to Hide Calls and SMS Logs of Specific People? To do that, you need to use a few contact management apps.

So, in this article, we are going to share a method that will let you hide calls and SMS logs on your Android smartphone. Let’s have a look at the complete guide discussed below to proceed.

Hide Calls and SMS Logs of Specific People in Android

Below, we are going to share the three best methods that would help you to hide calls and SMS logs of specific people on Android. The methods given below were quite straightforward. So, let’s check out how to hide calls & SMS logs of Specific people.

Using Shady Contacts

It’s an Android app that’s meant to hide SMS and call logs away from the stock apps. What’s interesting is that Shady Contact allows users to select contacts to hide the SMS and call records. Here’s how to use Shady contacts on Android.

Step 1. First of all, you need to download & install Shady Contacts.

Install Shady ContactsInstall Shady Contacts
Install Shady Contacts

Step 2. Once installed, launch the app and tap on the ‘Continue’ button.

Tap on the 'Continue' buttonTap on the 'Continue' button
Tap on the ‘Continue’ button

Step 3. Now on the next screen, you just need to set up a pattern lock.

Set up a pattern lockSet up a pattern lock
Set up a pattern lock

Step 4. You need to confirm the unlock pattern again.

Redraw the unlock patternRedraw the unlock pattern
Redraw the unlock pattern

Step 5. Now you will see the main interface of the app. Simply, tap on the ‘Contact’ icon to add the contacts to hide.

Tap on the 'Contact' iconTap on the 'Contact' icon
Tap on the ‘Contact’ icon

Step 6. Select the contacts whose details you want to hide from your call records.

Select the contacts whose call logs you want to hideSelect the contacts whose call logs you want to hide
Select the contacts whose call logs you want to hide

That’s it! You are done. Now your privacy is secure, and all the selected contacts and messages will be hidden from the other users.

Using Private SMS & Call – Hide Text

It is another privacy protection app to hide your contacts, messages, and call logs that you do not want others to see. Private Space sets up a personal space on your phone where you can add any contacts in. After that, incoming/outgoing messages(SMS & MMS) and call logs between private contacts will be kept in that personal space without shown in the normal message box or call log history.

Step 1. First of all, download and install Private SMS & Call on your Android smartphone.

Step 2. Now you will see the welcome screen to private space. Simply, tap the “Next” button to continue.

Tap on the 'Next' buttonTap on the 'Next' button
Tap on the ‘Next’ button

Step 3. Now in the next step, you will be asked to set the password. Simply set the password and tap on “Continue”

Set the password and tap on "Continue"Set the password and tap on "Continue"
Set the password and tap on “Continue”

Step 4. Now you will be asked to set your security email address. Enter your email address to continue.

Enter email addressEnter email address
Enter email address

Step 5. Now you will be asked to set Message classic as a Default SMS app. Tap “Ok” to continue.

Set Message classic as default SMS appSet Message classic as default SMS app
Set Message classic as default SMS app

Step 6. Now you will see the option of “Private Contacts”. Here you need to select the option “import from contacts”.

Select the option "import from contacts"Select the option "import from contacts"
Select the option “import from contacts”

Step 7. Now you need to choose the contact whose call logs and SMS you want to hide.

Choose the contact whose Call/SMS log you want to hideChoose the contact whose Call/SMS log you want to hide
Choose the contact whose Call/SMS log you want to hide

Step 8. Now you will see the private contact has been added.

The contact would be added to the blacklist panelThe contact would be added to the blacklist panel
The contact would be added to the blacklist panel

That’s it! You are done now the call logs and SMS between private contacts will be kept in personal space and will not be shown in the normal message box or call log history.

Using Auto Delete CallLog/SMSHistory

Well, Auto Delete CallLog/SMSHistory which is also known as Reflection is one of the best Android apps which you can use to hide your call and text history on a per number basis. Here’s how you can use Auto Delete CallLog/SMSHistory to hide call and SMS log of specific people on Android.

Step 1. First of all download and install Reflection on your Android smartphone from the Google Play Store.

Step 2. Once installed, open the app and then create a new PIN. You will need this pin to check the hidden calls and messaging log. Now tap on the (+) sign and add a contact or number.

Tap on the (+) sign to add the contactsTap on the (+) sign to add the contacts
Tap on the (+) sign to add the contacts

Step 3. In the next pop-up, select what logs you want to hide and then tap on ‘Ok’

Tap on 'Ok'Tap on 'Ok'
Tap on ‘Ok’

Step 4. Now whenever you will receive a call from the blocked number, your history will be saved in the app’s log view and your personal call log will remain empty.

Using Auto Delete CallLog/SMSHistoryUsing Auto Delete CallLog/SMSHistory
Using Auto Delete CallLog/SMSHistory

That’s it, you are done! This is how you can use Using Auto Delete CallLog/SMSHistory to hide calls and SMS logs of specific people in Android.

So above is all about how to Hide Calls and Texts from specific people in Android. I hope this article helped you! Share it with your friends also.

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