Question: How to Block a Text Message on Android?

Blocking Text Messages

• Open “Messages“.
• Press the “Menu” icon located at the upper-right corner.
• Select “Blocked contacts“.
• Tap “Add a number” to add a number you wish to block.
• If you ever wish to remove a number from the blacklist, return to the Blocked contacts screen, and select the “X” next to the number.

To Block Individual Contacts for SMS and Calls:

• Click on the Messaging Tab.
• To Disable a single contact, search and look for the Contact listed and Click each individual Button for Calls or SMS.
• In the Search field, you can search by name, phone, number or to see all contacts blocked or allowed.

How-To Block And Unblock Phone Calls Or Text Messages

• Tap on the conversation or call log from the number you’re looking to block.
• Use the drop-down menu (it’s the icon with the three dots in the top right-hand corner) and choose Block Number.

To block incoming text or picture messages (SMS or MMS) or mark them as spam, follow these steps:

• From any Home screen, tap tap the Hangouts icon.
• Tap the conversation of the contact you want to block.
• Tap the Menu icon.
• Tap People & options.
• Tap Block (contacts name).
• Tap Block.

Can I block someone from texting me?

Block someone from calling or texting you one of two ways: To block someone who has been added to your phone’s Contacts, go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking and Identification > Block Contact. In instances where you want to a block a number that isn’t stored as a contact in your phone, go to the Phone app > Recents.

How do I block unwanted text messages?

Block Unwanted or Spam Text Messages from Unknown on iPhone

1. Go to the Messages app.
2. Tap on the message from the spammer.
3. Choose details on the top right hand corner.
4. There will be phone icon and a letter “i” icon across from the number.
5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and then tap on Block this Caller.