Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950F Blocking unwanted messages, Setting the message notification, Setting a message reminder, INBOX, Pop-up, display, CONTACTS, Messages, Settings, Settings

Apps and features

Blocking unwanted messages

Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list.

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Launch the Messages app and tap →Settings →Block messages →Block numbers.

Tap INBOX or CONTACTS, select a contact, and then tap .

To manually enter a number, tap Enter number, and then enter a phone number.

Setting the message notification

You can change notification sound, display options, and more.

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Launch the Messages app, tap →Settings →Notifications, and then tap the switch to activate it.

Change the notification settings.

•Notification sound: Change the notification sound.

•Vibrate when sound plays: Set the device to vibrate when you receive messages.

•Pop-up display: Set the device to display messages in pop-up windows.

•Preview message: Set the device to display message content on the locked screen and in pop-up windows.

Setting a message reminder

You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications. If this feature is not activated, launch the Settings app, tap Accessibility →Notification reminder, and then tap the switch to activate it. Then, tap the Messages switch to activate it.

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