This article explains how to leave or mute group texts in Android and iOS. Instructions apply to standard iOS 12/Android 8 and above unless otherwise noted.
On an Android device, you can't leave a group text without asking to be removed, but you can choose to mute notifications. The following instructions apply to the stock messages app on Android. If your Android phone uses a different texting app, for example, Messages on the Samsung phone or Google Messages, the process for leaving a group text may be different.
If you have an iPhone, you have a few options for muting unwanted group texts. The first option on iOS is to mute group text notifications:
When you select Hide Alerts (or Do Not Disturb in iOS 11 or earlier), you won't get a notification (and the accompanying text sound) each time someone in the group text sends a new message. To view all new messages in the thread, open the group text. This method cuts down on distractions. The way to really leave the conversation is easy but this isn't always an option even if you're using the Messages app on your iPhone. To leave a group text on iOS, you'll need the following circumstances:
If you are able to leave a group text on iOS, follow these instructions:
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