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# Can I deactivate either the filtering of incoming phone calls or text messages function?

Yes, either function can be deactivated at any time in your settings. Please note that this will limit the functionality of the app. To learn more, visit the following sections of our user guide:

[Setup Call Blocking](/getting-started/setup-call-blocking.md)

[Setup SMS Filtering](/getting-started/setup-sms-filtering.md)


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