How to block junk mail on samsung s8
The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are the steps to block junk mail on your Samsung S8:
Method 1: Using the Samsung Email App
- Open the Samsung Email app on your S8.
- Tap the three horizontal lines () on the top left corner to access the menu.
- Tap "Settings" (gear icon).
- Scroll down to "Spam" and toggle the switch to the "On" position.
- The app will start filtering out spam emails.
Method 2: Using the Google Account Settings
- Go to your Google Account settings on your S8.
- Tap "Data & personalization" (or "Data & privacy" on some devices).
- Scroll down to "Email" and toggle the switch to the "On" position.
- Under "Spam filtering", toggle the switch to the "On" position.
- You can also set up custom filters to block specific senders or keywords.
Method 3: Using a Third-Party Email Client
If you use a third-party email client like Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo Mail, you can block junk mail using their respective apps:
- For Gmail, go to Settings > Filters and Blocked Addresses > Create a new filter > From (or To) contains > [junk email address] > Create filter.
- For Outlook, go to Settings > View all Outlook settings > Mail > Junk email > Safe senders and domains > Add > [junk email address].
- For Yahoo Mail, go to Settings > More Settings > Filters > Add filter > From > [junk email address] > Save.
Additional Tips
- Report junk mail as spam to help your email provider's algorithms learn to recognize and block similar emails in the future.
- Consider using a junk mail filtering service like SpamAssassin or SpamSieve, which can be integrated with your email client.
- Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown senders, as they may contain malware or phishing scams.
By following these methods, you should be able to reduce the amount of junk mail you receive on your Samsung S8.