How do I make my phone stop receiving text messages?

[Android Central Question]

My cell phone plan charges for incoming text messages. I would like to turn them off. I've tried googling it, but all I've found is methods for older version of Android that involve menus I don't have and methods to turn off things that are somehow related to texting but aren't turning off all text messages.

I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 running Android 6.0.1.

 

[mustang7757]

You cant change your plan with no text charges ?
'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply.

https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=409154

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Your carrier can typically turn off messaging on their end, so call them.

 

[methodman89]

Try Settings, Applications, Messages. Turn off all Permissions and also select Force Stop. Good luck