Block a Contact in Facebook Messenger on Android
This article teaches you how to a Facebook Messenger contact from contacting you when you’re using an Android.
10 Second Summary
1. Open Messenger.
2. Select the person you want to block.
3. Tap the “i” in a circle.
4. Tap Block.
5. Slide the “Block Messages from” switch to the On position.
Steps
- 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.
- 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.
- Tap the “i” in a circle. It’s at the top-right corner of the screen.
- Tap Block. The “Block” menu will appear.
- Slide the “Block Messages from <username>” switch to the On position. 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.
