One of the best things about the Android platform has always been its notification system. Unfortunately, some developers abuse their power and bombard you with promotional messages, reminders to use their apps, and updates that only take up your time. It makes you want to uninstall the offending software, but you don’t have to be so drastic either; It could be an app or game that you do like. There must be another solution, right? There is. Fortunately, there is a way to manage and disable notifications on Android so that they stop bothering you.
Google permanently modifies the way notifications are handled with each new version of Android, and some phone makers make their own changes as well. Still, these instructions should help you handle these alerts to your liking. We will now show you how to block notifications from individual apps on different versions of Android, although there is a way to block everything and set exceptions. In Android 6.0 Marshmallow there is a new way to handle notifications and even set the hours when they should be silenced.
Here’s how to disable notifications on Android, from any version of the operating system: from Jelly Bean to Android 10.
How to disable notifications in Android 10
Although the mechanism may vary depending on the manufacturer of the device, in general terms to adjust the notifications in Android 10 you must open the Settings application of your phone. Then go to Apps and notifications> Notifications. In this place, you can choose between enabling notification dots, default notification sound , swipe your finger to see notifications, or simply not interrupt.
If you are looking to activate or deactivate notifications for a particular application, Android 10 offers you three options. The first is to open the Settings app, and then go to Apps and notifications> Notifications> Recently sent, where you can silence all of an application, the most recent or the most frequent.
The second method is through a notification. When you receive one, press and hold it and then go to Settings, where you can choose between Disable notifications, if you want to prevent them from reaching you , or Alert or Siencio, to choose which notifications you want to show.
The last mechanism is directly in the application in question, since many allow you to make these adjustments. Open your application and look for the settings menu, where you should be able to manage the notifications that are sent to you.
How to disable notifications in Android 9.0 Pie
When you get a notification that you do not want in Android 9.0 Pie, and just hold it, then you see the option to Stop notifications (Stop notifications). You can also touch the information icon – “i” – in the upper right corner to access the application settings, where you can choose Notifications and individually adjust the notifications you want to receive from that application and those you don’t, as well as deactivate them all. For clarity, the notification you just received should be highlighted, so you can turn it off.
If you tap on the notification shading, you’ll see a new option at the bottom left of Manage Notifications . You can also go to Settings> Apps & notifications> Notifications> App notifications to see a list of the notifications you have received and you can sort them by Most Recent or Most Frequent , which is useful to discover those lingering annoyances and remove them at once. all.
A great advance of Android 9.0 Pie – and one that is worth noting – is the fact that the system will notice when you repeatedly swipe a notification, and will ask you if you want to deactivate the notifications of that application.
How to disable notifications in Android 8.0 Oreo
With Android 8.0 Oreo you have more precise control of your notifications. When tapping a notification in Android 8.0, Oreo will still open the app that sent it, but you can also swipe from right to left to close it. If you slide just one part (from right to left), you will see two icons.
The settings icon gives you the option to block notifications for that app or game. It is possible to find a switch to disable notifications for that application, by tapping on the More settings (or More settings ) option to go to the application’s notifications page. Or, you can open the All Categories option to see exactly what notifications each application or service sends and disable them individually. The clock icon allows you to snooze the notification and choose a time period to snooze it.
To review and configure notifications the way you want, go to Settings (or Settings)> Apps & notifications> Notifications> App notifications , then tap the individual apps and decide which notifications you want to keep sending you. You can also turn off all notifications through Settings> Apps & notifications> Notifications> On lock screen, then Don’t show notifications .
(You can also consult this guide with tips and tricks to enjoy Android 8.0 Oreo.)
How to disable notifications in Android 7.0 Nougat
In Android 7.0 Nougat , tapping a notification will open the app or game that sent it, but you can also swipe from right to left to close it. If you just swipe slightly from right to left, you’ll see a gear icon on the right. Tap the settings icon and you’ll find the option to mute or block notifications for that app or game. You can also tap More settings (or Notifications Settings ) at the bottom to go to the app’s notifications page and make more changes there.
If you want to run your apps and games and set notification rules in one go, go to Settings (Settings)> Notifications and choose All apps from the drop-down menu. Tap on each individual app to access its notification settings.
How to disable notifications in Android 5.0 Lollipop and higher
Google made some changes in Android 5.0 Lollipop to offer more control over the notifications that can be seen. For the first time, there was a section dedicated to notifications and the real possibility to know what to do so as not to be disturbed. When a notification appears, you can simply press it for a moment to bring up the link to that application’s page using the “i” icon. It is a shortcut to the notification page of the application, which you will also find in the list of Settings> Sound and notification> Application notifications . All the applications are listed here and you can disable your notifications with the Block option .
You can also use the Priority option to make sure that notifications go to the top of your notification list and that they continue to appear when you have enabled Allow priority interruptions only through Settings> Sound & notification> Interruptions> When notifications arrive . If you use a PIN, pattern, or password to lock the screen, you can also configure notifications to prevent the notification content from appearing on the lock screen. For example, you will receive a notification about a new email, but the content of that email will not be displayed.
How to disable notifications in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and higher
If you use Jelly Bean or KitKat on your Android device, you have it very easy. The fact that Google worked on a system to identify the responsible app and disable notifications forever, is a clear sign that notification spam had become a problem.
When an annoying notification pops up, just press and hold it and the app information will appear. Tap on it and you will go directly to the administration screen of the application, where you can open the Show notifications box and get rid of spam there. This will mean that all notifications from that app will be turned off. As the warning will tell you: “If you turn off the notifications for this app, you may miss important alerts and updates.” You can also go to Settings> Applications and slide over the All tab and view each application, unchecking the Show notifications box for anything you don’t want to bother you.
How to disable notifications in older versions of Android
The horrible truth regarding older versions of Android is that you are at the mercy of the app developer. Each individual application manages its own notification system. To see if you can disable or customize your notifications, you must start the application in question and press the Menu button. You should find a notifications option in Settings. There is no standard procedure here, unfortunately. Large apps like Facebook have a wide range of notification options so you can decide on alerts, vibrations, and ringtones, as well as decide exactly what to alert you to. But some apps don’t have any notification options.
Customize notifications
If you have the option to set a ringtone for your notifications within your phone’s settings, you can avoid the main annoyance they cause. Set the same ringtone for non-essential updates, and you won’t need to turn off notifications. It is also a good idea to set different ringtones and vibrations, so that you know a priori if it is something you should verify or not. Most people have ringtones and vibration for calls, and their phones generally only vibrate when they receive text messages and emails. You may find some additional options, depending on the phone you have.