Need help for SMS blocking app for Samsung Galaxy S5 ... anyone ?

**jpzk** · 03-12-2016, 05:37 PM

So, today, I received my first ever spam text message on my cell phone Samsung Galaxy S5 !!

There is a feature on the phone itself which allows to add spam numbers once received but is there such an app that someone here uses which will warn of any such unwanted messages?
I've searched Google Play .... some available but reviews are pretty bad.
Still looking though.

Thanks!

Adam · 03-12-2016, 09:23 PM

Well, if it was your first message I'd say just blocking the number would be a good start. You should also be able to add keywords to block in the messaging app's settings menu.

virusn3t · 03-12-2016, 10:05 PM

I use "Blacklist" app, a reddish shield with a phone on it, it tells when a call or a sms was blocked.

timb64 · 03-13-2016, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by virusn3t

I use "Blacklist" app, a reddish shield with a phone on it, it tells when a call or a sms was blocked.

+1,seems to work well for me.

sandbasser · 03-13-2016, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by virusn3t

I use "Blacklist" app, a reddish shield with a phone on it, it tells when a call or a sms was blocked.

In the Android Play Store I believe this app is called "Calls Blacklist". (I'm trying it out now; THANKS for suggesting it.)

**jpzk** · 03-13-2016, 04:11 PM

Thanks guys !

I will follow the advice (Black List and Adam's suggestion for the phone settings menu).
That should take care of it !
Cheers!

Auzzie-Phoenix · 03-15-2016, 04:37 PM

Lol... I don't even get outside spam texts. All my spam comes directly from tracfone.

**jpzk** · 03-18-2016, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix

Lol... I don't even get outside spam texts. All my spam comes directly from tracfone.

I have no idea what tracfone is ...

As for my "dilemma" with the spams texts .... solved with the app "Black List" and a couple of tweaks within the phone itself.

bertwert · 03-18-2016, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

I have no idea what tracfone is ...

Let me google that for you

03-12-2016, 05:37 PM	#1
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sandbasser Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Riverside, CA USA Posts: 143	Originally posted by virusn3t I use "Blacklist" app, a reddish shield with a phone on it, it tells when a call or a sms was blocked. In the Android Play Store I believe this app is called "Calls Blacklist". (I'm trying it out now; THANKS for suggesting it.)

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Thanks guys ! I will follow the advice (Black List and Adam's suggestion for the phone settings menu). That should take care of it ! Cheers!

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Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020	Lol... I don't even get outside spam texts. All my spam comes directly from tracfone.

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix Lol... I don't even get outside spam texts. All my spam comes directly from tracfone. I have no idea what tracfone is ... As for my "dilemma" with the spams texts .... solved with the app "Black List" and a couple of tweaks within the phone itself.

03-18-2016, 08:57 AM	#9
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by jpzk I have no idea what tracfone is ... Let me google that for you