pexels-viktoria-alipatova-1083711-4038866

Stop spam texts now! Know how to block texts on Android in 5 easy steps

Photo Credit: Pexels

Tired of receiving hundreds of spam texts a day? Here are 5 steps to stop spam texts on Android smartphones.

Photo Credit: Pexels

With the growing digital age, spam texts have become our daily source of interruption. It not only distracts but hides our important messages.

Photo Credit: Pexels

In many cases, these spam texts turn out to be phishing attempts or malicious links which could get us in big trouble.

Photo Credit: Pexels

Therefore, to avoid or completely put a stop to spam texts, follow these steps for Android smartphones.

Photo Credit: Pexels

Open your Google Messages and open your account icon in the top right corner.

Photo Credit: Pexels

Locate “Message settings” in the drop-down menu to stop spam messages.

Photo Credit: Pexels

Now, “spam protection” and simply enable the toggle which will prevent most of the spam texts.

Photo Credit: Pexels

If you still receive spam texts, then you’ll receive a warning from Google which will highlight the message as “Suspected scam”

Photo Credit: Pixabay

In such cases, simply report the number which will completely block the sender.

Check related web stories:
How to recover deleted messages on Samsung smartphones - there is a deadline too!
WhatsApp pin messages feature comes to one-on-one chats and groups; know all about it
Edit WhatsApp Messages on iPhone and Android with this simple trick
iOS 16 feature on Android! WhatsApp may let you edit sent messages just like on iPhone