Notifications on Samsung Galaxy can accumulate in the hundreds, turning the panel into a chaotic list of reminders, messages and advertisements. Even after reading, many of them remain in history, taking up space and distracting attention. In this article we will look at all working methods of clearing notifications - from the basic swipe to hidden functions One UIthat not all users know.

The peculiarity of smartphones Samsung is that they use their own shell One UI on top Android, so standard cleaning methods (for example, through the quick settings panel) work differently here. We tested all methods on models Galaxy S23 Ultra, A54 5G and A14 —the instructions are relevant for all devices on One UI 5.1/6.0 (including tablets Galaxy Tab). If you have an older firmware version, some menu items may differ - we will warn you about this separately.

Important: clearing notifications does not delete the messages themselves from instant messengers or mail - it only removes them from the notification panel. If you need to erase chat history, this is done in the settings of each application separately.

1. Quick cleaning with a swipe is the easiest way

If there are few notifications, the most obvious method is swipe to the side. It works for all types of alerts except system ones (for example, low battery). Here's how to do it correctly:

  • 📱 Unlock the screen and pull the notification panel down (with one or two fingers - depending on the model).
  • 👆 Press and hold any the notification you want to delete.
  • 🗑️ In the menu that appears, select Delete (or the trash icon).
  • 🔄 For mass clearing: swipe left/right on the notification and press Clear all (if the option is available).

⚠️ Attention: On some models (for example, Galaxy S22 s One UI 4.1) swiping to the side may not work for notifications from system applications (for example, Samsung Health or Bixby). In this case, use the method from the next section.

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If swiping does not work, try first unblocking the notification (tap on it), and then try deleting again.

This method is suitable for one-time cleaning, but if there are hundreds of notifications, swiping each one separately is inconvenient. For such cases, there are more effective methods.

2. Clearing all notifications at once through the control panel

There is a hidden button for One UI there is a hidden button for mass delete all notifications. It is not always visible immediately, but it is easy to find:

  1. Expand the notification panel (pull down from the top edge of the screen).
  2. In the upper right corner, find three dots ⋮ (or the inscription Manage on old versions).
  3. Tap on them and select Clear all (or Delete all notifications).
  4. Confirm the action if it appears request.

🔍 Where to look for the button? On new models (Galaxy S23, A54), it appears only after expanding the panel to the end (double swipe down). On older smartphones (Galaxy A10, J6), you may need to first click on any notification to activate the menu.

What to do if there is no "Clear all" button?

On some firmware (for example, on Galaxy M31 s One UI Core) this option is not available in principle. In this case, use the methods from sections 3 or 4.

This method. deletes all notifications at once, including system ones (for example, about updates or connecting devices). If you need to clear only notifications from certain applications, read on.

3. Selective cleaning: delete notifications from individual applications

If you are annoyed by notifications only from specific apps (for example, games or social networks), they can be deleted selectively without affecting the others:

  • 📲 Open Settings → Notifications (or Applications → Notifications on older versions).
  • 🔍 Scroll the list to the section Recently sent or All applications.
  • 🚫 Find the application you need (for example, Facebook or Wildberries) and tap on it.
  • 🗑️ In the top menu, select Clear notifications or Delete all.

💡 Tip: In the same menu you can Disable notifications from the application forever. To do this, move the slider Allow notifications to the position OffThis is useful for games that spam notifications. bonuses.

Notification type Can I delete swipe? Can I clear it en masse? Can I disable it?
Messages (SMS, Telegram) ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
System (updates, battery) ❌ No ✅ Yes (via panel) ❌ No
Games (bonuses, events) ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
Advertising (push messages) ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes (in the application settings)

⚠️ Attention: Some system notifications (for example, o Safe Mode or SIM card error) They will disappear only after the problem is resolved (reboot, SIM installation). etc.).

4. Resetting notification settings to factory settings

If notifications behave strangely (for example, they are not deleted or reappear), this will help. reset notification settings. This will return all permissions to factory settings, but will not affect personal data:

  1. Go to Settings → General settings → Reset.
  2. Select Reset notification settings (or Reset application settings on older models).
  3. Confirm the action by entering the PIN code or graphic key.
  4. Restart the phone (recommended, but not required).

After resetting, all applications will lose their individual notification settings (sounds, vibration, priorities). They will have to be configured again manually.

🔧 This method is useful if:

  • 🔄 Notifications are duplicated or do not disappear after reading.
  • 🔔 Alert sounds are confused (for example, all applications emit the same signal).
  • 📵 Vibration or LED indicators do not work.
📊 How often do you do you clear notifications on your phone?
Every day
Once a week
Only when they interfere
Never clear

5. Deleting notifications via ADB (for advanced users) users)

If standard methods do not help (for example, notifications of frozen applications), you can use debug bridge ADB. This method requires connecting to a computer and enabling developer mode, but it cleans all notifications, including system ones.

🛠️ What you will need:

  • 💻 Computer with installed ADB Tools (you can download from the website Android Developers).
  • 🔌 USB cable (better original).
  • 📱 Enabled mode USB debugging on the phone.

📌 Step-by-step guide:

  1. Activate Developer mode: go to Settings → About phone → Build number and tap on it 7 times.
  2. Go back to Settings → Developer options and enable USB debugging.
  3. Connect the phone to the PC and enter in the command line:
adb shell cmd notification clear_all

⚠️ Attention: Command clear_all delete all notifications, including hidden system ones. Use it only if other methods have not worked. Also make sure that ADB there are no other active commands - they may conflict.

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6. How to prevent the accumulation of notifications in the future

To prevent the notification panel from becoming clogged again, configure automatic clearing and filtering:

  • 🚫 Disable unnecessary notifications: Go to Settings → Notifications → All applications and turn off notifications from little-used apps.
  • 🔔 Set priorities: In the same menu you can set Important, Routine or Quiet notifications for each application.
  • 🗑️ Enable automatic cleaning: On some models (Galaxy S23) there is an option Auto clear notifications in the control panel settings.
  • 📵 Use Do Not Disturb mode: It blocks all notifications at a specified time (for example, at night). Settings: Settings → Notifications → Do Not Disturb.

💡 Useful life hack: If you are annoyed by notifications from Samsung Push Service (advertising messages from Samsung), disable them like this:

  1. Open Settings → Notifications.
  2. Find Samsung Push Service in the list.
  3. Disable the slider Allow notifications.
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Regularly clearing notifications not only frees up space in panel, but also reduces the load on the processor, which can extend battery life by 5–10%.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

❓ Why do notifications appear again after clearing?

This happens if the application continues to send push messages. To stop them, turn off notifications for this app in Settings (Settings → Notifications → [application name] → Allow notifications). Also check whether notifications are enabled in the application itself (for example, in VK or Instagram there are separate notification settings).

❓ Can it be restored by accident? remote notifications?

No, using standard means Android this is not possible. However, some applications (for example Notisave or Notification History) can save notification history if they were installed in advance. For system alerts (for example, about missed calls), information can be stored in the call log.

❓ Why does the "Clear all" button not work?

Probable reasons:

  • You have an old version One UI (before 3.1), where this function no.
  • The system notification is blocked (for example, about low battery).
  • The notification panel is not fully open (double swipe down).

Solution: try clearing notifications through application settings (section 3) or use ADB (section 5).

❓ How to clear notifications on Galaxy Watch?

On a smartwatch Samsung the process is similar:

  1. Pull down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification panel.
  2. Tap on any notification and hold.
  3. Select Delete all.

If the option is not available, clear notifications through the app Galaxy Wearable on your phone.

❓ Why after resetting notification settings are they returning?

Resetting notification settings (section 4) returns permissions to factory settings, but does not delete the notifications themselves. If notifications appear again, it means:

  • The application continues to send them (disable it in its settings).
  • These are system notifications (for example, about software updates) that cannot be disabled.
  • Your phone has notification synchronization enabled with another device (check Settings → Accounts and Backup).

If none of the methods helped, perhaps the problem lies deeper - for example, a malfunction One UI or an application conflict. In this case, try restart the phone in safe mode (hold down the power button → Turn off → hold Turn off the power until Safe modeappears). If notifications disappear, one of the installed applications is to blame.