How to block a text message number on android

Thankfully, spam text messages are not that common as compared to spam emails. However, it is still important to know about the methods available on your Android Phone to block unwanted text messages. This knowledge can be useful in case you do come across the need to block text messages on your Android Phone.

How to block a text message number on android

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As mentioned above, you may start looking for ways to block text messages in case you come across someone who starts bothering you with unwanted text messages or you run into a company that starts targeting you with unwanted promotions and offers.

Even if the spam text messages are harmless and nothing to worry about, you may still want to block them in order to avoid being charged for those useless messages or exceeding your texting plan limits (in case you have a limited text plan).

In this post we will be showing you the steps to block text messages on most commonly used messaging apps like Android Messenger app, Google Hangouts and the Messages App on Samsung Galaxy phone that has more spam control features.

Block Text Messages on Android Messenger App

The default Android messaging app offers an effective in-built spam filter. You can make use of this to block spam or unwanted text messages.

1. Open up Messenger 

2. Tap and hold on the Text Message of the sender that you want to block.

3. You will see options to Archive, Delete, Notify and Block the person at the top of your screen, tap on Block.

How to block a text message number on android

4. You will see a popup informing you, that you will not be notified about messages from this contact.

How to block a text message number on android

Note: Although your contact can send you text messages, you won’t be aware of them.

5. Tap on OK to Block text messages from this sender.

Block Text Messages On Samsung Galaxy Phones

The messenger app on Samsung Galaxy Phones offers more options for spam control and blocking text messages.

1. Tap on More at the top right corner of the screen.

How to block a text message number on android

2. Next, tap on Settings

How to block a text message number on android

3. On Messenger Settings, tap on Spam Filter

How to block a text message number on android

4. On the Next Screen you will see three options – Manage Spam numbers, Manage Spam phrases, Spam Messages.

How to block a text message number on android

Manage spam Numbers

This option allows you to add specific numbers manually by entering the phone number or by finding the phone number in your Inbox/list of Contacts.

How to block a text message number on android

Once you find the number, tap on the “+” sign to add the number to spam list.

Manage Spam Phrases

Using this option you can specify certain common phrases that you are finding in spam messages directed to you.
Messenger will check incoming messages for such words and phrases and automatically mark such messages as spam.

How to block a text message number on android

However, you need to be careful about how you use this feature and choose phrases that are most likely to block spam messages and not messages from your contacts containing such phrases.

Spam Messages

This option allows you to check messages classified as spam by the messenger settings. It is a good idea to take a look at this section in order to make sure that your spam filters are not blocking any of your contacts.

Block Text Messages On Google Hangouts

1. Open Google Hangouts on your Android Phone.

2. Open the SMS or conversation thread of the contact that you want to block.

3. Tap on the 3-dots Menu icon located at the upper right corner of your screen.

How to block a text message number on android

4. Tap on People & Options.

How to block a text message number on android

5. On the Next Screen, tap on Block <Person Name>

How to block a text message number on android
This will block all messages from this person on Google Hangouts.

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Can you block text messages only on Android?

You can block unwanted text messages on an Android phone by blocking the number with just a few taps. You can block numbers from within your text messaging app, but the exact process depends on which app you use. If you can't find the option to block, you can install the Google Messages app and use that app instead.

Can I block a number from text messaging me?

Follow these steps to block a number from texting you: Open the "Messages" app. Open the conversation with the person you want to block. Tap the "More" icon. Select "Block number"

How do I block unwanted text messages?

Here's how to block unwanted texts on your Android phone: Open your messaging app and find the text you want to block. Then, tap the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of the screen. Then, tap the Block number option (or select Block contact) and confirm.