We all get spammed messages more often than we would like, so this is how to block unwanted messages on andriod. There are lots of third-party apps available on Android Play Store to block spams or unwanted messages , but you can block these irritating numbers using Google’s Hangouts app. Hangouts app can be found easily as it comes pre-installed in your Android phone. If it is not available on your phone, you can download it from the play store. To block spam messages in your Android, first you need to make Hangouts as your default messaging app.
Make Hangouts as your default messaging app
Settings> More> Default SMS app> Hangouts.
Block spam messages with Hangouts
1. Open Hangouts app. It will automatically import all the old text messages.
2. Now select and open the spammy message or normal message you wish to block.
3. You’ll see three dots at top-right corner, tap it.
4. Now tap on People & options.
5. Now you’ll seeing few options, one of them is Block [number] tap it and again tap at Block.
Now you have blocked the spammer. If you wish to see any number you blacklisted in past, head back to the home screen of Hangouts app and tap the top-left corner to open the menu bar. You will find out Blocked people option. From there, you can Unblock them in case you changed your mind.
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