Microsoft’s popular SMS Organizer app is one of the best text messaging apps out there. The app automatically organizes all your incoming messages into different folders based on their content, leaving your inbox completely clutter-free. But that’s not all the app does. It also does a great job of reducing the number of SMS notifications you receive, by simply filtering out all promotional or spam messages.
However, the app is not perfect in any way, and at times, a stray spam message may appear in your notifications. Thankfully, the app has a feature where you can block any other messages from the same sender.
And that is what we are going to talk about in this article. So let’s jump right into this and see how you can block incoming SMS messages using the SMS Organizer app.
How to block SMS in SMS Organizer
So, if you are tired of receiving spam messages from the sender, just follow these simple steps to block all incoming messages from that particular number:
Step 1: Open the SMS Organizer app and long press to select any message from the number you want to block.
Step 2: Then click on the file icon in the top toolbar next to the delete icon.
Step 3: In the following pop-up, tap on the Blocked option and the app will move the message to the blocked folder.
Then all messages coming from the same number will automatically go to the blocked folder. In addition, you will not receive any notifications for those messages. Pretty simple, right?
Now, if you still want to read these messages, you need to navigate to the Blocked folder in the app. However, unlike the Personal, Deals and Promotions folders, the Blocked folder does not appear on the homepage. So you need to follow these steps to access all blocked messages:
Step 1: Tap the three-dot menu icon in the upper-right corner of the app’s home page.
Step 2: In the drop-down menu, tap Blocked to open the Blocked folder.
All your blocked messages will appear in this folder, including those you received after blocking the contact.
In case you change your mind and want to start receiving messages from that contact again, you need to follow these steps to unblock the number:
Step 1: Tap and hold the blocked message you want to unblock.
Step 2: Click the file icon in the top toolbar next to the delete icon.
Step 3: In the following pop-up, tap the folder you want to move the mail to.
And that’s it. That action will move the entire thread from the contact to the folder you selected, and you’ll again start receiving notifications from them.
Blocking messages from any contact is just one of many things the app can do. And if you’re just getting started with the app, here are some other great tips that will help you get the most out of it.
Mute specific contact
The app allows you to completely block messages from a specific contact and you can also mute them. That’s useful when you want to stop receiving notifications for messages from a contact, but still want the message to go to one of the main inboxes.
To mute the sender, simply touch and hold the message thread. Then tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner and select the Mute sender option from the drop-down menu. After you successfully mute a topic, a mute icon will appear next to it.
To unmute the sender, touch and hold the string again. Then tap the same menu icon and select Unmute Sender from the drop-down menu. The mute icon will then disappear from that theme. Pretty simple, right?
Create a reminder
Another cool thing about the app is that it automatically sets reminders for upcoming events, pending invoices, etc. by reading the content of incoming messages. These reminders will then show up in the Reminders tab on the app, which also allows you to set custom reminders.
To set a custom reminder, switch to the tab and then tap the bell icon in the bottom left corner. Then add a description for the reminder in the following pop-up, set a date or time for the reminder, attach the relevant SMS if needed, and tap Create.
And it’s not just that. You can also create a reminder for a specific message from the thread itself. Just open the thread and long-press a message to select it.
Then tap the three-dot menu icon and select the Add reminder option from the drop-down menu. The rest of the process remains the same. However, the relevant SMS was attached to the reminder in this case.
Automatically delete messages
If you want your inbox to be completely tidy, you can set up an automatic deletion schedule to delete older messages. To do so, tap the three-dot menu icon on the app’s home screen and go to Settings from the following menu.
Here, select the Message Rules option. Then set up a schedule to automatically delete OTP messages, promotional messages, and blocked messages.
You have the option to set the frequency anywhere from three days to a year. Just select an option and the app will automatically delete OTPs, promotional messages and blocked messages within the specified time frame.
Organize your inbox
Since its launch, the SMS Organizer app has been a fan favorite. It’s one of the few apps that’s always on my phone, no matter what. Unfortunately, the app has been restricted to the Indian region for a long time. Earlier this month, the app finally reached other regions, including the US, UK and Australia, allowing more users to enjoy the benefits of an organized inbox.
Next: Still not sold out on SMS Organizer app? Check out the next article for a brief comparison with the Android Messages app. It can change your mind.
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