Whether it’s a continuous stream of spam messages or a persistent ante that won’t take a “no” for an answer, blocking messages is something you should learn how to do. Whether you use iOS or Android, the process is probably faster and more painless than you realize.
No matter what kind of phone you have, blocking unwanted text messages and even phone calls is a simple process, and we’ll show you how.
Blocking texts in iOS
Block texts from known contacts and phone numbers
Text blocking is easy in iOS. For messages specifically, tap the message from the contact you want to block, then tap on their name, which will appear Audio, FaceTime, And Information the option. Tap on Information Options, then tap the arrow to the right of the phone icon next to their name. Scroll down and select Block this collar.
There is another way Settings> Messages> Blocked contacts And tap Add new To add a new blocked contact. Using either method, you will not only block messages, but can also make phone calls and FaceTime calls. It keeps you from going The phone And face time Apps and settings to block a single person.
Block with numbers that appear as unknown or private
Unfortunately, you cannot block unknown and private numbers alike in the same way that you can block known contacts. However, you can filter and isolate people you know. Go for Settings> Messages And toggle to Filter unknown sender the option. This will create a new tab in your Messages app called Unknown Sender, and you will not receive notifications for these. It may not be ideal, but it is a decent compromise.
Report spam iMessages
Another thing you can do is to report spam and junk iMessages. When you get an iMessage from someone you don’t know, there will be one Add report contact. Tap the link to forward sender information and message to Apple. The company should deal with the contact and eventually be unable to message you again to that person or bot.
You can also email Apple at “imessage.spam@apple.com”. Keep in mind that you will need a screenshot of the message, as well as the email address or phone number that iMessage, and the date and time you received it.
Apple does not deal with SMS and MMS messages, but you can always report them to your carrier. For example, AT&T suggests sending spam messages to 7726 (spam). Later, the carrier will appear in the message.
Block texts in Android
On google phone
There are two ways to block messages on Google phones, such as Pixel 4 or 4a. The first is to open message Open the app, then or start a conversation with one of your contacts. Tap more – Submitted by three vertical dots – Select descriptionAnd tap Block and report spam. Ycan also open ou message Touch and tap the app you want to block Block Maitha When the icon appears in the top-right corner.
On a samsung phone
Similar to Google phones, Samsung phones have two ways to block messages. One method involves opening message, Then choosing the conversation that contains the contact you want to block. From there, tap more Icon, select block number, And toggle to check Erase conversation if you wish. Then, tap Okay.
Or head to Messages> More> Settings. Tap Block message Again Block number, Where you can manually enter the contact number and tap the + sign, or choose from your inbox or contact list. When you have entered all the numbers you want to block, tap the back arrow.
On a lg phone
LG’s blocking process is quite fast and straightforward. Open LG’s messaging app and tap the SMS or MMS message you want to block. Then, tap the three dots in the top-right corner, then tap block number To confirm your choice. The number should now be blocked.
On an htc phone
Like LG’s blocking process, HTC’s quick and easy way to block unwanted messages. open message, Then tap and hold the desired text conversation Message options appears. Then, tap Block Maitha Contact.
Using your career
Many mobile carriers provide services and additional settings to help their customers block messages from specific numbers, such as from the telephone. T-Mobile has message blocking, Verizon has block calls and messages, Sprint needs to use limits and permissions through My Sprint, and AT&T has a secure family.
Block text with apps
There are dozens of apps in Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store that you can install if you’re looking for more ways to block numbers and messages. Here’s how if you want to go down that path, but we are aware of potential privacy issues when sharing our contacts.
Should i answer (free)
Our top pick for the best call-blocking app is Should I Answer? An active community shares information and reviews on numbers and rates them, so you can see if a message arrives or not, the number it is coming from is valid or not. You can easily block numbers, it works when you are offline, and you can also choose to block all the numbers you want that are not in your contact list. While this text-blocking app accesses your contacts, the developer promises that this is only to check them against incoming calls, and that your personal contacts are not uploaded or shared. Unfortunately, it is not available for iPhones.
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Hia Caller ID and Block (Free)
This call-blocking app automatically identifies callers and flag looters, telephones, borrowers, and fraudsters based on a large database numbering hundreds of millions. You use this to create a block list, and you can also reverse lookup numbers from your call log. The fact we have about Hia is the fact that it accesses your contacts and uploads them in encrypted form to their database. The company promises that they are only used to match information and create a white list, and says that it will never sell them, but you should read the privacy policy and decide for yourself. Hia comes from the same developer who created Mr. Number.
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Truecaller (free)
Truecaller is the successor to the widely popular Truemessenger app, and it fills the same niche, allowing you to instantly identify whether a spam number is calling or messaging. It also blocks spam and marketing text messages automatically. The powerful caller ID system also names and shams unknown numbers calling you. Used by over 250 million people, it is a very popular app, but we have some privacy concerns. It is important to note that Truecaller will access and potentially share your contacts, so we recommend you read the privacy policy before installing it.
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