Sometimes you may see some messages like “Today is your lucky day!! call 552560 toll-free and subscribe and play today and win iPhone 7”, especially if you are an Idea user. If you are annoyed with this, then this article, on how to block spam messages in Android will help you to get rid of this issue!
Okay, Here we are gonna use both natural ways (without any apps) and with the help of apps to withstand this situation. If natural methods fail to solve the problem then few alternative methods will arise to help you. We will discuss two methods in natural and some apps that will really help you, in further.
How to Block Spam Messages in Android using DND
Here, as mentioned above, we have two ways to this method, one By Enabling DND and the other By Using Inbuilt Blocking Feature. Both of the methods are simple and convenient because it doesn’t require any additional applications. Let’s get go detailed!
Prevent Spamming Using DND
What is DND? Is this capable of preventing spammers? If so, then how? This question may be on your mind now. Okay, DND (Do Not Disturb) is an initiative by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to protect consumers from undesirable calls/messages. It can be registered by calling 1909, or by messaging “START DND” to the same number. It is the most powerful method to fly spammers away from you because it will be illegal for delegates to message you further.
Prevent Spamming By Blocking Specific Number
This feature will not be available on all mobile phones. It is done by preventing annoying message senders by blocking their number by using the built-in feature. In order to do that follow the steps, go to your inbox > select an SMS that is annoying you regularly > at the top right side you will see 3 hashes/dots (which represent options) click it > there you will see block number option, all done simply tap on it! From now onwards that specific number will not trouble you.
How to Block Spam Messages in Android using 3rd Party Apps
Here in this method, we will discuss the top 3 Apps (TrueCaller, SMS Blocker, Mr. Number-Block) that will let you feel good. I think no more words are needed, we can just directly get into our task.
Prevent Spamming Using Truecaller App
True Caller is so popular and one of the most trusted apps. Follow the steps and block spammers!
Step-1
Goto Play Store and download the Truecaller App
Step-2
There you will get a messenger app too… You can simply block numbers by going to the options section. The true caller will automatically block top-reported spammers.
Prevent Spamming Using SMS Blocker App
SMS Blocker is another App that can be easily downloaded from the Play Store for free. It uses award-winning spam autoblock technology. let’s see step by step.
Step-1
Take your phone and Go to the Play Store to download the SMS Blocker App
Step-2
Enter your number and get in! There you will see a messenger-like window, where you can see options to block those specific numbers. It will automatically create detect and block spamming numbers.
Prevent Spamming Using Mr. Number Block Calls & Spam App
Another selected app that will help you to block unwanted calls and spam. It has many additional features too.
Step-1
Download Mr. Number-Block calls & spam from the Play Store
Step-2
Go to the messenger section and find the sender of a message that you want to block. From options block them! Over
It can detect danger messages automatically and will show a warning alert.
Conclusion
So, we have seen how to block spam messages in Android, Most of the issues can be solved by enabling Do Not Disturb Service (DND). And if you feel, it doesn’t help then you can use the inbuilt manufacturer feature. According to my opinion, go for other 3rd Party Apps if your device doesn’t have an inbuilt ability to block numbers because inbuilt features will be always the best and never affect the random access memory(RAM) of your device. In case there is a necessity for a 3rd Party App then I will suggest True Caller because it is simpler, better, and popular.
