How to Block Group Messages on a Samsung Galaxy

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How to Block Group Messages on a Samsung Galaxy
How to Block Group Messages on a Samsung Galaxy
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This article explains how to disable the group messaging feature and silence all notifications of a conversation using a Samsung Galaxy.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Disable Group Messages

Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 1
Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 1

Step 1. Open the "Messages" application on your device

Search and tap the icon

Android7messages
Android7messages

in the "App" menu to open messages.

Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 2
Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 2

Step 2. Tap the ⋮ icon

This button is located in the upper right corner and allows you to open a drop-down menu.

Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 3
Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 3

Step 3. Tap Settings on the menu

A new page will open with the message settings.

Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 4
Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 4

Step 4. Tap Advanced

This option is found at the bottom of the settings menu.

Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 5
Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 5

Step 5. Tap Group Messages

A new page will open where the settings associated with group messages will be displayed.

Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 6
Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 6

Step 6. Swipe the group message button to turn it off

Android7switchoff
Android7switchoff

This option can be found on the page dedicated to group messages and is accompanied by the description "Send a reply via SMS to all recipients and receive replies individually".

If this option is deactivated, the mobile will send messages to each member of the group separately and you will receive individual replies

Method 2 of 2: Silencing Group Notifications

Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 7
Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 7

Step 1. Open the "Messages" application on your device

Search and tap the icon

Android7messages
Android7messages

on the "App" menu to open messages.

Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 8
Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 8

Step 2. Tap the group conversation you want to silence

Find the conversation you want to silence in the recent thread list and open it.

Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 9
Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 9

Step 3. Tap the ⋮ icon

It is located in the upper right corner. A drop-down menu with various options will open.

Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 10
Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 10

Step 4. Tap People & Options in the menu

A new page will open with the settings associated with the messages.

Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 11
Block Group Texts on Samsung Galaxy Step 11

Step 5. Swipe the Notifications button to deactivate it

Android7switchoff
Android7switchoff

The thread will be silenced, and all notifications regarding the messages and contacts of the group conversation will be disabled.

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