Android notifications · Settings guide
How to turn notifications on or off on Android
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Notifications are controlled per app in your phone's Settings. You can switch an app off completely, make its notifications silent, or keep them off the lock screen.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- Google notes some of these steps vary by phone; contact your phone's maker if your menus look different.
02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Android
Settings → Notifications → App notifications
- Open Settings and tap Notifications, then App notifications.
- Find the app and turn its notifications off, or choose Alerting or Silent.
- To turn off everything, turn off All notifications.
Samsung Galaxy
Settings → Notifications → App notifications → app switch
- Open Settings, tap Notifications, then App notifications.
- Tap an app's switch to turn its notifications off.
Shortcut: swipe down to open the Notification panel and tap Notification settings at the bottom.
Source: Samsung: control app notifications on your Galaxy phone or tablet
Hide notifications on the lock screen
Notifications → Notifications on lock screen
- In Notifications settings, under Lock screen, tap Notifications on lock screen (or On lock screen).
- Choose Don't show notifications, Show alerting and silent notifications, or Hide sensitive content.
If the setting doesn't change
Many apps also have notification settings inside the app, such as which sounds they use. If an app still notifies you, check its own settings menu. On a Samsung Galaxy, you can list the apps you've silenced from App notifications by choosing Notifications turned off in the drop-down menu.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn off all notifications on Android?
Settings → Notifications → App notifications, then turn off All notifications.
How do I stop notifications showing on my lock screen?
In Notifications settings, under Lock screen, choose Don't show notifications or Hide sensitive content.