Don’t confuse this with Facebook Messenger, which looks similar. Google Messenger is available to any Android device from the Google Play Store, and comes preinstalled on Nexus and Pixel phones. If you are using a carrier or manufacturer-specific messaging service, this method may not work for you. Using this app is one of the easiest ways to block texts, so you may want to consider switching to it if you have to block a lot.
You will not be notified of messages you receive from blocked numbers, and they will archived immediately.
If you don’t see these options, it’s likely your carrier disabled them. Contact your carrier or try the Mr. Number method below instead.
Tap Inbox to select and block people who’ve sent you text messages that are still in your inbox. If you want to block texts from someone in your contacts list, tap Contacts and select everyone you want to block.
Tap - next to a number on the Block list to unblock it. Tap Blocked messages under the “Block messages” menu to view messages from blocked senders.
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AT&T - You have to purchase the “Smart Limits” service for your account. Once this is turned on, you can block numbers for texts and calls. [1] X Research source Sprint - You’ll need to log into the “My Sprint” website and enter the numbers into the “Limits and Permissions” section. [2] X Research source T-Mobile - You’ll need to enable “Family Allowances” on your account. After this feature is enabled, you can block messages from up to ten different phone numbers. [3] X Research source Verizon - You’ll need to add “Block Calls & Messages” to your account. After enabling this service, you can block specific numbers for 90 days at a time. [4] X Research source
