Block senders and report spam in Google Messages

You can block messages from someone in Google Messages.

Important: Some steps only work on Android 7.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version. 

 

Block a conversation

1. Open Google Messages .
2. On the home screen, touch and hold the conversation that you want to block.
3. Tap Block OK.

Unblock a conversation

1. Open Google Messages .
2. Tap your Profile photo or icon More options Spam and blocked.
3. Select the contact from the list.
4. Tap Unblock.
   • Otherwise, tap Back .

Tip: When you unblock a contact, the spam report is removed and the conversation moves back to the home screen.