Are you getting unwanted text messages from a random phone number? Or perhaps, it’s just an annoying friend or group who’s sending you constant tests on iMessage? Either way, it’s pretty easy to mute these message threads on your iPhone and avoid all notifications every time they send you a text.

The stock Messages app on your iPhone is the home to both regular text messages as well as iMessage conversations. Unlike most other instant messaging services, iMessage doesn’t offer a blocking feature. Of course, you can block the iPhone contact altogether,…