topic Re: Re: Re: How to Block SMS from senders without number. in Support

How to Block SMS from senders without number.

zzzen — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:51:12 GMT

I noticed on the Samsung messaging app that there is no option to block sms from senders that has no number. Is there a workaround to this? Thanks in advance.

Re: How to Block SMS from senders without number.

TeamGalaxyDD — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:07:51 GMT

Hey zzzen,

You can block SMS messages from unknown numbers, but only retroactively - meaning they have to text you first.

Follow these screenshots to block unknown numbers:

1. Head to the message you received.

2. Tap the number to pull details, and then tap "block number."

3. Tap "Block" to finalize the block process.

Hope this helps!

Re: Re: How to Block SMS from senders without number.

zzzen — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:13:50 GMT

Thank you for the quick response. Blocking unknown numbers is not an issue. It's messages from senders that doesnt have a phone number to begin with that I'm having problems with. I attached a screenshot as an example. That particular sender sent me a message but I am unable to block it.

Re: Re: How to Block SMS from senders without number.

TeamGalaxyDD — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:40:23 GMT

Got it, I must have misread the comment.

I see the issue - there's currently no option to block messages like that, and I can't seem to find the phrase filter on the stock app 😅😅 must've been misplaced in the last update lol

Anyway, I do know that Google Messages and Textra both support text filtering - so that might be a better solution for you instead of the stock Messages app.

Re: Re: Re: How to Block SMS from senders without number.

zzzen — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:46:50 GMT

To be honest I wouldn't want to change my default messaging app just because I prefer how the samsung messages looks like 😅. I guess I would have to switch over to different one for now then. I do hope this is something that can be added on future updates. Thanks for the recommendation and the swift response as always! 👌

Re: Re: Re: How to Block SMS from senders without number.

TeamGalaxyDD — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:04:55 GMT

I totally hear you - I was sure that the option existed and was surprised to see that... well, it didn't anymore 🤣🤣

Personally, I recommend Textra. I've used that for 5 years now and was happy enough that I bought the full version eventually! You might want to give it a shot :)