Samsung Tab3 user manual Tap Save, To register text phrases as spam, Tap Add to spam phrases Add

6.Tap Match criteria and select a parameter that must match for the spam action to take effect. Choose from: Exactly the same as, Starts with (for example, 800 or 888), Ends with, or Includes.

7.Tap Save.

To register text phrases as spam:

Some incoming messages might not be associated with a phone number but rather an email address. In these cases, the only way to block those messages, would be assign a key used term or phrase to activate the Spam block. Ex: “Dear friend”, “Stock Alert”, or “Act Now”.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps ➔ (Messages).

2.Tap (Menu) and then tap Settings.

3.Tap the Spam message settings tab and then tap Spam settings, if not enabled.

4.Tap Add to spam phrases ➔ (Add).

This function allows you to assign a specific text phrase as belonging to a spam message. For example, Dear friend.

5.Enter a term or word into the field.

6.Tap Save.

To register unknown numbers as spam:

Some incoming messages might not be associated with either a phone number or email address. These incoming messages contain no information as their info is blocked by the sender.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps ➔ (Messages).

2.Tap (Menu) and then tap Settings.

3.Tap the Spam message settings tab and then tap Spam settings, if not enabled.

4.Tap Block unknown senders. A green check mark indicates the feature is active.

When active, incoming messages from unknown sources or blocked numbers are automatically blocked.

Note: If an incoming message is designated as coming from an unknown sender, it is automatically assigned as spam and is now located in your Spam folder.

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