To block email on a Samsung phone using Gmail, open the unwanted message, tap the three-dot More menu at the top right, and choose Block “{sender}”. This action works on both the Gmail app for Android and Gmail on a computer, routing future messages from that sender directly to your spam folder.
How to block email on Samsung phone using Gmail
- Open the Gmail app on your Samsung phone or tablet.
- Open the email from the sender you want to block.
- At the top right of the message, next to the Reply button, tap the three-dot More menu.
- Tap Block “{sender}”.
Google documents this method specifically for the Gmail app on Android. No separate Android version or device model restrictions are listed on the official support page.
Block email on Samsung phone from a computer
- Open Gmail in a web browser on your computer.
- Click Block {sender}.
This method is useful if you manage your Gmail account across multiple devices. The block action is tied to your Gmail account, so it applies regardless of whether you check email on your Samsung phone or a desktop browser.
What happens after you block an email address
When you block a sender in Gmail, future emails from that address are routed to your spam folder. This is different from marking a single message as spam, which only affects that one email. The block action is a permanent filter applied to all future messages from that sender. Note that Apple Mail’s blocking feature is only available on iPhone and does not apply to Samsung phones. The Gmail block action is sender-based and handled as unwanted mail within Gmail’s spam system.
Method 1: Using the built-in email app
Long-press on the email to select it before tapping the three-dot menu. In the menu, choose the option to Block address or Block domain. Samsung Email app blocking is not foolproof and some emails may still slip through.
Method 2: Using a third-party email app
Third-party apps like Microsoft Outlook and Yahoo Mail can be used for blocking on Samsung phones. These apps may offer custom filters, auto-delete rules for specific senders, or sending blocked emails to a separate folder.
Method 4: Marking Emails as Spam
Marking an email as spam helps the email provider identify similar emails in the future and automatically filter them out. Periodically review the spam folder because legitimate emails may occasionally get filtered out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gmail blocking work on both the app and the web?
Yes. Google documents the same Block {sender} action for the Gmail app on Android and for Gmail on a computer. The block is account-wide and applies across all devices where you use Gmail.
Is domain blocking available for consumer Gmail accounts?
No. Consumer Gmail does not offer a direct block command for an entire domain. Google Workspace administrators can configure domain-level blocking in the admin console under Apps > Google Workspace > Gmail > Spam, Phishing and Malware > Blocked senders, but this is not available for standard consumer inboxes. Users can create filters to send messages from a domain to spam, but that is not the same as a one-tap block feature.
Can I unblock a sender I previously blocked?
Yes. In Gmail, go to Settings > See all settings > Filters and Blocked Addresses, find the blocked sender, and click Unblock. This restores normal delivery of emails from that address to your inbox.
Does blocking a sender in Gmail notify them?
No. The blocked sender receives no notification that their emails are being blocked. The messages are silently routed to your spam folder. Blocked emails are redirected to the spam or blocked folder without notifying the sender.
How do I manage blocked senders in my phone settings and controls?
You can review and manage blocked senders directly within the Gmail app’s settings. Open the app, tap the three-line menu, go to Settings, select your account, and tap Blocked addresses. This is where your phone settings and controls for Gmail blocking are centralized.
