Google Messenger: Block contacts
In this practical tip, we explain how to block contacts in the new Google Messenger for Android.
Block contacts in Google Messenger - how it works
- Open Messenger on your Android smartphone.
- Click on the "+ -" icon at the bottom right
- At this point, tap the contact you want to block.
- A chat window with this contact opens first.
- Now press the "Menu" button and select "People & Options".
- Here you will find the entry to block the contact. Tap the option.
- Confirm with "OK".
The practical tip was tested with a Huawei smartphone with the Android 4.1.1 operating system. By the way: To remove the blockage, proceed again as described. At the point with the entry for blocking, it says "Unblock for" instead. In the next practical tip, read how to create a Google account.