How to Block a Contact in Facebook Messenger on Android
Open Facebook Messenger., Select the person you want to block., Tap the “i” in a circle., Tap Block., Slide the “Block Messages from ” switch to the On position.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Facebook Messenger.
It’s the blue chat bubble icon with a white lightning bolt.
You’ll usually find it on your home screen or in the app drawer. -
Step 2: Select the person you want to block.
If you see the person’s name in the list, tap it to open a chat window.
Otherwise, start typing their name into the Search box at the top of the screen, then select the correct person from the search results. , It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. , The “Block” menu will appear. , As long as this switch is on (blue), this user will not be able to send you messages or call you using Messenger.
If you don’t want this person to be able to see or comment on your Facebook timeline, slide the “Block <user> on Facebook” switch to the On position. -
Step 3: Tap the “i” in a circle.
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Step 4: Tap Block.
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Step 5: Slide the “Block Messages from <username>” switch to the On position.
Detailed Guide
It’s the blue chat bubble icon with a white lightning bolt.
You’ll usually find it on your home screen or in the app drawer.
If you see the person’s name in the list, tap it to open a chat window.
Otherwise, start typing their name into the Search box at the top of the screen, then select the correct person from the search results. , It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. , The “Block” menu will appear. , As long as this switch is on (blue), this user will not be able to send you messages or call you using Messenger.
If you don’t want this person to be able to see or comment on your Facebook timeline, slide the “Block <user> on Facebook” switch to the On position.
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