Blocking text on Message+ helps you manage notifications and control who can reach you through the carrier messaging app. With a few adjustments, you can filter unknown senders and reduce unwanted interruptions while keeping important conversations accessible.
This guide walks you through the steps, settings, and alternatives for blocking text on Message+, along with what to expect after the block is applied.
| Feature | What it Controls | Where to Find It | Effect After Enable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block Number in Contacts | Prevents all SMS and MMS from selected contact | Phone app block list or Messages app settings | Calls and texts go straight to blocked list |
| Spam Filter on Messages+ | Detects suspected spam and moves to a separate tab | Message+ settings, Spam or filtering section | Low‑risk spam is filtered automatically |
| Do Not Disturb Mode | Silences notifications while keeping messages delivered | Quick settings or Sound & Notifications | No pop‑ups, messages stored for later viewing |
| Silent Unknown Senders | Mutes notifications from numbers not in your contacts | Message+ or Messages app settings | Notification banners suppressed, message still accessible |
How to Block Text via Message+ Settings
Using the built in controls inside Message+ is the most direct way to stop text from specific numbers. You can usually open the conversation, tap the contact or info icon, and choose Block number or similar option depending on your device and app version.
Keep in mind that blocking through Message+ may sync the block with the phone level block list on some Android devices, while on others it only affects behavior inside the app.
Carrier Level Controls and Message+ Integration
Your carrier may offer additional tools to filter texts before they reach Message+. These options are managed through your account on the carrier website or by contacting support, and they work independently of app settings on your phone.
Carrier level blocks are helpful if you want network wide protection, such as stopping suspected spam before it triggers any on device filtering in Message+.
Device Level Blocking as a Backup
Setting a block at the device level ensures that texts from a number are rejected across all messaging apps, not just Message+. Use this method if you want stricter control or if you do not use Message+ as your primary app.
You can usually add numbers to the block list from the phone app, call log, or messaging app settings, which then applies to calls, texts, and sometimes MMS.
Managing Notifications Without Full Block
Softening interruptions is possible without permanently blocking text on Message+. Silent Unknown Senders and Do Not Disturb allow you to keep messages delivered while minimizing pop up notifications.
These settings are ideal when you want to glance at nonurgent texts later without turning off delivery entirely, giving you more flexibility than a hard block.
Best Practices for Ongoing Message+ Management
- Use the block list for persistent spam numbers and unknown callers.
- Enable Spam filtering in Message+ to catch suspected junk automatically.
- Review blocked numbers periodically and unblock numbers that are safe.
- Combine Message+ settings with Do Not Disturb for quieter periods.
- Check carrier level tools if you receive many spam texts before they reach your device.
FAQ
Reader questions
Will blocking a number on Message+ also block calls from that contact?
Blocking through Message+ may or may not block calls depending on your device. On many Android phones, adding a number to the Messages block list also adds it to the phone block list, but this behavior can vary by manufacturer and Android version.
Can I unblock a number later if I change my mind?
Yes, you can unblock any contact by opening the block list in either your phone app or Message+ settings, selecting the number, and choosing Unblock. After unblocking, new messages should be delivered normally.
Will the contact know that I blocked their texts on Message+?
They will not receive a notification from Message+ or your carrier stating that you blocked them. However, if they call repeatedly and hear a busy signal, they might suspect that you disabled or blocked communication channels.
What happens to existing conversations after I block a contact in Message+?
Blocking usually hides the conversation from your main inbox and stops new messages from appearing, but the chat history remains on your device unless you delete it manually. Unblocking restores visibility to the conversation.