Okay, here's a question about blocking unwanted texts on android

[Beatlelvr]

I hope one of you computer/techie folks can help me. I get texts (the dirty kind) that my phone system (AT&T) won't let me block because there's an email address attached to the incoming phone number. It's a group text to about 20 addressees. I delete them but I want to block them. Employee at local AT&T store said it couldn't be done. ???

[blogslug]

1. I'm not sure I understand

Is there no icon (like a circle with a slash through it) on the text message? That's a feature within the Android software, not your provider.

Look for three dots in the upper right hand of the text message, when pressed the menu should give you the option to block the number. A little circle icon with a slash through it.

[Merlot]

3. It's not a number, it's an email, and there is no option to block emails

that come through as texts.

I'd like to block all emails that come through as text.

[Merlot]

2. I have the same problem - spam texts from emails can't be blocked

I've called the provider twice (t-mobile) and both times they said they would raise the spam block on my phone which works for a while. Why email texts can't be sent to spam is a mystery as it's obvious that's the trick spammers are using to not get blocked.

Funny thing is most of the email address are spoofed to look like they come from t-mobile, yet t-mobile still doesn't care.

At least mine aren't porn.

[LuckyCharms]

4. It depends on the messaging app that you use.

Try doing a Google search on "Blocking unwanted texts on xxx messaging app".

[sanatanadharma]

5. Google says

How To Block Spam Text Messages on Android From an Email Address

Open the Messages app.
Hit the three dots in the upper right corner.
Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
Choose the SIM card if applicable.
Select Spam protection.
Tap on the slider next to Enable spam protection so it becomes blue.

[Beatlelvr]

6. This sounds good

I'll try it next time I get a text. Thanks

[msongs]

7. my tmobile android does not have a select spam protection choice that I can find nt

[ProfessorGAC]

8. Weird

I just checked & I have it.
It is exactly where that post described it.
I'm xfinity mobile, which uses Verizon as the carrier.
My phone shows it on.
On the same pull down menu where "settings" is found, there's a choice to actually view blocked texts. I've never done it, until now.
Sure enough there was a blocked text there & the opening sounds like something I don't want to see.