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Android notifications are useful, but too many alerts can quickly become distracting. Whether you want to silence a single app, stop promotional notifications, or regain focus, Android gives you full control over how and when apps can notify you.

This guide explains how to turn off app notifications on Android, covering popular Android versions and manufacturers.

Turn Off Notifications for a Specific App

Method 1: From Settings (Works on Most Android Phones)

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap Notifications
  3. Select App notifications
  4. Choose the app you want to silence
  5. Toggle Allow notifications OFF

✅ This completely disables notifications from the selected app.

Method 2: From the Notification Panel

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen
  2. Find a notification from the app
  3. Long‑press the notification
  4. Tap Turn off notifications or Disable
  5. Confirm your choice

This is the fastest way to silence an app that’s bothering you.

Turn Off Notification Categories (Android 8.0 and Later)

Many apps send different types of notifications (messages, promotions, reminders).

  1. Open Settings → Notifications → App notifications
  2. Select the app
  3. Tap Notification categories
  4. Turn off specific categories you don’t want

✅ This lets important alerts through while blocking spam.

Turn Off Notifications on Samsung Galaxy Phones

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap Notifications
  3. Select Recently sent
  4. Choose the app
  5. Toggle Allow notifications OFF

Samsung also lets you control:

  • Lock screen notifications
  • Notification sounds
  • Pop‑up style alerts

Turn Off Notifications on Google Pixel Phones

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap Notifications
  3. Tap App notifications
  4. Select the app
  5. Toggle notifications OFF or customize categories

Pixel phones also support Notification Snoozing for temporary silence.

Disable Notification Sounds Only

If you still want notifications without sound:

  1. Open Settings → Notifications
  2. Select the app
  3. Tap Sound
  4. Choose Silent or None

This keeps notifications visible but quiet.

Temporarily Silence Notifications with Do Not Disturb

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap Notifications → Do Not Disturb
  3. Set a schedule or turn it on manually
  4. Allow exceptions for important contacts or apps

✅ Ideal for meetings, sleep, or focus time.

Stop Lock Screen Notifications

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap Notifications
  3. Tap Lock screen notifications
  4. Choose:
    • Don’t show notifications
    • Hide sensitive content

Why You Should Manage App Notifications

  • Reduce distractions
  • Improve focus and productivity
  • Save battery life
  • Protect your privacy

Final Thoughts

Android offers powerful tools to control notifications on an app‑by‑app basis. Whether you want to block an app entirely or fine‑tune what it can send, a few taps in Settings can dramatically improve your experience.

If notifications feel overwhelming, take a few minutes to customize them — your phone will feel calmer and more personal.

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