Messaging
Filter and Block Spam Messages
This feature is not supported on Wi-Fi only tablets.
Set different block rules, such as your blocklist, to block sales, fraud, and other kinds of spam
messages.
Block Spam Messages
1
Go to Messaging >
> Blocked >
.
Alternatively, go to Optimizer > Blocked >
.
2
Touch Message block rules and enable Block unknown numbers. Your tablet will then
block all messages from unknown numbers.
Block Messages from Specific Numbers
1
Go to Messaging >
> Blocked >
> Blocklist.
2
Touch
and add the numbers you want to block. SMS and MMS messages sent by
these numbers will all be blocked.
Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords
1
Go to Messaging >
> Blocked >
> Keyword blocklist.
2
Touch
and add the keywords to be filtered. All messages containing these keywords
will be blocked.
To unblock messages that contain a specific keyword, touch and hold the keyword in the
Keyword blocklist and touch Remove.
Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Messages
Go to Messaging >
> Blocked >
> Receive notifications and set whether to receive
notifications when messages are blocked.
Manage Blocked Messages
On the Blocked screen, you can manage blocked message, such as by deleting records,
restoring messages, or submitting appeals if a number has been incorrectly marked.
Go to Messaging >
> Blocked. You can then:
•
Touch a record and select Restore to messages to restore this message to the Messaging
app. Touch Add to trustlist to add the number corresponding to this message to the
trustlist. Touch Delete to delete the message record.
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