How to Block Text Messages on iPhone and Android

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We’ve already talked about how to block calls on the iPhone and Android. Now, we’ll show you how to block text messages on the iPhone. This guide will show you what to do to stop getting spam text messages and other annoying text messages.

When you keep getting text messages you don’t want, it can be annoying. There is a way to stop them from getting to your phone at all, whether they are from a jealous ex or a less-than-reliable company. Here’s everything you need to know about how to block text messages from a single caller and from a group.

Unfortunately, many people get unwanted text messages on their iPhones as well as unwanted phone calls. Most of the time, these come in the form of a marketing text, a scam text that tries to get you to go to a certain website, or something else.

Block Text Messages on Android

Using Google Messages

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Tap the conversation of interest
3. Tap the triple dots in the upper-right corner.
4. Tap Details.
5. Select Block & report spam.
6. Choose whether you want to report the number as spam, then tap OK

Using the Phone app

Google Messages, which is called “Messages on your phone” on most Android phones, is the default texting app. This useful tool has cool features like birthday reminders and integration with Google Assistant. Still, it can’t stop strangers from contacting it. If you want to block a phone number in Messages, do these things.

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Select Recents near the lower-left corner.
3. Press and hold the relevant contact name (or display name/phone number)
4. Tap Block & report spam.
5. Choose whether you want to report the number as spam, then tap Block

Using the Contacts page

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Select Contacts near the lower-right corner.
3. Tap the relevant contact name.
4. Tap the triple dots in the upper-right corner
5. Tap Block numbers.
6. Choose whether you want to report the number as spam, then tap Block

Use Settings

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Messages > Blocked Contacts.
3. Tap Add New.
4. Pick the contact you want to block.

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Block Text Messages on iPhone

1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
2. Open the text message from the number or contact you wish you block.
3. Tap the number or contact at the top of the message, then click the small info button.
4. On the Details screen, tap the right facing arrow next to the name, phone number, or address which texted you.
5. Tap Block this Caller.
6. From the pop-up that appears, tap Block Contact again to confirm.

From contacts

1. Open the Settings app scroll down, and select Messages.
2. Scroll down and choose Blocked contacts.
3. Select Add new. Select the contact you want to block. Contacts can only be added one at a time. To remove a contact, select Edit in the upper-right corner, and choose the Minus sign next to the name of the person you want to remove.

Use an iMessage Address

With your Apple ID email address, you can get in touch with someone who has blocked your iMessage phone number. But first, make sure that your iPhone model or iPad can use your email address to start conversations. In Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, you can choose the email address you want to use for iMessage. Then, choose the email address again in the “Start New Conversations From” section.

If the problem persists and you are unable to resolve it by following the steps outlined above, the new can visit their official website and request additional information.

FAQ

How do you block unwanted text messages

• Open your messaging app and find the message you want to block. Press the message for a long time and then tap the Block icon. (You may need to tap Options (three dots) > Block in some apps.)
• Check Report spam, then tap OK.

How do I stop receiving text messages from unknown numbers

On an Android, open the app for your phone, tap the three dots in the upper right corner, and then tap “Settings.” Tap “Block numbers” to do this. You will see a list of choices, such as unknown callers, recent calls, or people from your contact list. Pick or type in the number you want to block.

Will someone still get my texts if they blocked me Android

Lavelle says that if an Android user has blocked you, your text messages will still go through, but they won’t get to the Android user. It’s the same as an iPhone, but it doesn’t let you know when something is delivered or not delivered.

Can someone read your text if they blocked you

Even if you block someone on your Android or iPhone, they can still send you text messages. These messages won’t show up on your phone, but the person who sent them will know that they went through. They won’t know that you’ve blocked them.

Where do blocked messages go

When you block a message on an Android phone, it goes into a folder called “Spam and Blocked.” That means the phone is still getting messages from the people you have blocked, but it isn’t telling you. This can be a lifesaver if you need to see blocked messages later on for a variety of reasons.

What happens when you block a number and they text you

When you block a message on an Android phone, it goes into a folder called “Spam and Blocked.” That means the phone is still getting messages from the people you have blocked, but it isn’t telling you.