How to stop spam texts with VZ LG3

[rcyphermd]

I cannot find a setting to block unwanted texts on the VZ LG3. My wife's S5 has a block/spam setting. Mine does not. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

 

[Klotar]

Disclaimer: I do not have a VZW model. On my G3, if I long press the message from the main SMS screen, I have an option to Register Spam number (as box will pop up to confirm). I also can go into the message first, then press the overflow menu (3 dots) and select either Register Spam number or Spam Manager. I take it that on your VZW Messages app, that you do not have those options?

 

[rcyphermd]

correct, those are not available on the VZ model

 

[Klotar]

Ah, bummer. I knew as I was posting that you no doubt had looked around thoroughly for those settings already.

The only thing I can think of at this point is to try a 3rd party SMS/Text app that allows you to block text messages -OR- an SMS/Text Blocking app that you can use with your existing Messages app (there should be several available of each type in the Play Store).

3rd party SMS/Text apps are easier to install and use than a few years ago, thanks to later versions of Android that allow you to specify which installed SMS/Text app you would like to be your 'main' app (instead of disable this, enable that, clear this, and jump through hoops to find conflicts, etc.).