Highlights
- TRAI Secretary addressed technical issues with the DND app at a Truecaller event.
- TRAI has hired an external agency to fix identified bugs in the DND app.
- The app lacks compatibility with iPhones due to Apple’s restrictions on call log access.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is working on resolving issues in its ‘Do Not Disturb’ (DND) app, designed to assist mobile users in reporting bothersome calls and texts promptly. TRAI Secretary V Raghunandan mentioned at a Truecaller event that they are addressing technical problems by fixing bugs in the DND app.
TRAI DND app bugs are being fixed
- Raghunandan addressed technical issues with the DND app at a Truecaller event, mentioning TRAI’s efforts to resolve them.
- According to a PTI report, TRAI has hired an external agency to fix identified bugs in the DND app.
- Issues with the DND app on certain Android smartphones have been largely resolved, with plans to make it universally compatible by March 2024.
- The TRAI DND app currently lacks compatibility with iPhones due to Apple’s restrictions on call log access.
- TRAI is actively working to make the DND app compatible with iOS devices, although no specific timeline was provided.
- Raghunandan reported a significant reduction in pesky calls and texts in India, attributing it to DND app improvements.
- Truecaller CEO Alan Mamedi stated at the event that the app has over 270 million active users in India, with approximately 5 million daily spam call reports.
- With anticipated improvements in the TRAI DND app’s compatibility, a further reduction in spam calls is expected in the future.
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Here’s how to download and use the TRAI DND 3.0 app
- To use the TRAI DND 3.0 app, first, find it on the Google Play Store.
- Download and install the app by clicking on “Install” and waiting for the process to complete.
- Once installed, open the TRAI DND 3.0 app.
- Complete OTP verification to sign in.
- Then, your number will be added to the Do Not Disturb (DND) list to prevent unwanted calls and texts.
- However, if you still receive unwanted calls or texts, you can use the app to report and file a complaint with your telecom service provider.
