Can T-Mobile block a number from texting me?

Primary Account Holders can turn Message Blocking on or off on T-Mobile.com or through the T-Mobile app. You’ll find the Message Blocking options near the bottom of the Blocking page that we link to directly below.

Can you block phone calls and texts?

Most Android phones have a native number blocking feature. This means that you can block numbers from calling and texting you through the settings of your Android phone. Calls from blocked numbers will go straight to voicemail and text messages from blocked numbers will go undelivered.

How do I block calls and texts permanently?

How to permanently block your number on an Android Phone

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Open the menu in the top right.
3. Select “Settings” from the dropdown.
4. Click “Calls”
5. Click “Additional settings”
6. Click “Caller ID”
7. Select “Hide number”

How do I permanently block a number on T-Mobile?

1. To block or unblock incoming calls from a number, follow these steps: Note: Anonymous calls and text messages cannot be blocked.
2. Go to the Home screen.
3. Scroll down.
4. Choose Recents.
5. Choose and hold a contact.
6. Choose Block number.
7. Choose BLOCK.
8. The contact has been added to the list of blocked callers.

How is a blocked number still texting me?

If you are still getting texts from a blocked number, you may have blocked the number for calls through your Phone app settings. You also need to block the number using the settings of your text messaging app.

Why does a blocked number still text me?

You may get text messages from a blocked number for a few reasons: OS bug: try updating Android. The number isn’t blocked for messages/SMS: check your Messages settings. A third-party blocking app is installed: use a different one.

Why do Blocked numbers still get through?

If a blocked number is still able to contact you, it’s likely because the caller has hidden their caller ID, either through a carrier service option or using a third-party application. If that’s the case, calls and text messages may appear as coming from an unknown number.

What does the Texter see when blocked?

When you block a contact over Android or iPhone, they will still be able to send you text messages. These messages will not show up on your phone but the sender will see the messages as sent. They won’t know that they’ve been blocked.

How can I block a number on my Tmobile phone?

Download the free Scam Shield app and toggle on Scam Block

Dial#662#from your T-Mobile device

Log in to My T-Mobile or the T-Mobile app,where you’ll see an option to turn on Scam Block

Turn Scam Block on for your DIGITS numbers by dialing 611 from your T-Mobile device to speak to a mobile expert

Is there way for Tmobile to block numbers?

Block calls on T-Mobile and Sprint. Subscribers on T-Mobile and Sprint can use the Scam Shield app. From blocking texts, Calls, and voicemails on your number. If you want additional features a monthly plan of $4 will even let you reverse search numbers and lets you blog a particular category of phone calls as well.

How do you block calls on a mobile phone?

Open the Phone app.

Go into Recents.

Long-press on the number you want to block.

Hit Block/report spam.

Check or uncheck the box that reads Report call as spam.

Select Block.

How to block unwanted calls?

Scams, robots and telemarketers: What’s the best way to stop unwanted callers? Illegal calls can include the use of an automated dialer or a prerecorded message, sending unsolicited text messages without prior written consent, or calling your number if it is on the Do Not Call Registry or list.