Right! Plus, you can disable notifications for SMS while keeping some important contacts on apps like Telegram for easier communication.
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Yeah, definitely! You can easily disable default SMS apps in your settings. Just go to ‘Apps’ and choose your SMS app to restrict notifications.
I personally love how Telegram allows customization. Did you know you can change the theme? Makes chatting more fun!
That’s helpful! But I wonder if anyone has faced issues with SMS alerts still coming through? That undermines the whole process.
Good point, scott90! I had that issue until I completely uninstalled the SMS app I wasn’t using. That solved the problem for me!
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Uninstalling the app is a solid approach! Still, I miss getting SMS verification codes from some services. Anyone else feel the same?
That’s true! But many services now support WhatsApp verification too, which is a great alternative!
Exactly! I’ve switched most of my accounts to use WhatsApp for two-factor authentication. It’s much easier to manage.
And let’s not forget the ability to share files easily on these platforms. Unlike SMS, which has limitations.
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Totally! My favorite feature is sending voice notes—it feels more personal!
On the flip side, some folks miss traditional SMS for its simplicity. It’s a love-hate relationship!
True! But hey, how often do you really need a plain text? Technology’s just too fun to go back to that!
As a final thought, transitioning can seem overwhelming, but embracing technology opens doors to much more exciting ways to communicate.
To disable SMS, you first need to go to your Messages app settings. There you’ll find options for blocking messages and managing SMS permissions. It’s great for customizing your privacy!
That’s super helpful! I never knew the SMS permissions were tucked away in the app settings. Thanks for the tip!
If you want to completely disable SMS functionality, you can go into the App Info settings for the Messages app and revoke SMS permissions. Just keep in mind this will block all SMS!
That’s a bold move, disabling all SMS! I wonder if there’s a way to keep some SMS but filter out unwanted ones?
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You can definitely filter messages using the block feature! Go into your Messages app, select the contact or number, and block them. That way, you still receive messages from important contacts.
But what if the spam keeps coming from different numbers? Are there any apps that can help manage this better?
Great point! Apps like Truecaller can help identify spam messages and block them automatically, which really cuts down the noise. Worth checking out!