Every day your smartphone Android is inundated with dozens of notifications: advertisements from games, spam from instant messengers, system notifications about updates and “helpful” tips from the manufacturer. According to research RescueTime, the average user spends 23 minutes a day processing unnecessary push notifications - almost the 2.5 hours a weekthat is spent on distracting digital garbage. Even worse: constant vibrations and sounds increase the level of cortisol (the stress hormone) by 15-20%, as confirmed by neuroscientists from University of California.

The problem is not only in the number of notifications, but also in their hidden impact on productivity. For example, after each alert, it takes the brain on average 9-12 minutesto focus on the task again (data Harvard University). And when you consider that users open 60% of notifications within 5 minutes, it becomes clear: your smartphone controls you, and not vice versa.

In this guide, we Let's look 7 proven ways disable unnecessary notifications - from basic settings to hidden functions Android 12–14. You will learn how to:

  • 🔇 Completely silence spam from applications (including hidden notification channels).
  • 📵 Set up Do Not Disturb mode for work, sleep or driving.
  • 🚫 Block notifications from system services (for example, Android System Intelligence).
  • 🔄 Automate filtering using Bixby Routines (for Samsung) or Digital Wellbeing.

Instructions are adapted for popular shells: One UI (Samsung), MIUI (Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco), ColorOS (Oppo/Realme), EMUI (Huawei/Honor) and “clean” Android (Pixel, Motorola, Nokia). If your model is older than 2019, some menu items may differ - see FAQ at the end of the article.

1. Disabling notifications for individual applications

The most obvious, but often ignored way. — manually setting up each application. Many users limit themselves to swiping the notification to the left and selecting “Disable”, but this only works for a specific type of notification. To completely mute the applicationyou need to go to its settings.

Instructions for Android 10–14:

  1. Open Settings → Applications (or Settings → Notifications → History notifications on some devices).
  2. Tap on the name of the application (for example, AliExpress, Wildberries or TikTok).
  3. Select item Notifications (on Xiaomi may be called Push notifications).
  4. Disable the main switch at the top of the screen. On some phones (for example, Samsung Galaxy S23), you need to additionally confirm the action in the pop-up window.

⚠️ Attention: Some applications (for example, Facebook or Instagram) create several channels. notifications. The main channel is disabled, spam can continue to come through secondary ones (for example, “Recommendations”, “Birthday reminders”). To close all loopholes:

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On Huawei and Honor with the shell EMUI the path is different:

Settings → Notifications → Notification panel → Setting up notifications for applications

Here you can not only disable notifications, but also prohibit pop-up windows (option Pop-up notifications), which appear on top of all windows.

2. Do Not Disturb (DND) mode

Function Not. disturb (Do Not Disturb, DND) allows silence all notifications this is ideal for sleeping, working or driving. The setting differs depending on the manufacturer:

Manufacturer Path to settings Features
Google Pixel, "pure" Android Settings → Sound → Do not disturb You can set up exceptions for calls from selected contacts or repeated calls.
Samsung (One UI) Settings → Notifications → Do not disturb There is a “Sleep” mode that automatically turns on according to a schedule. Supports Bixby Routines to turn on automatically.
Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco (MIUI) Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb You can select “Silent” mode (no sound, but with vibration) or “Silent” (complete silence).
Huawei/Honor (EMUI) Settings → Sound → Do Not Disturb There is a “Smart Mode” option that allows calls from frequently used contacts to pass through.

🔹 How to set up a schedule:

  1. Enable the mode Do not disturb manually (or through the quick settings panel).
  2. Tap Schedule or Rules (on Samsung).
  3. Add new rule, for example, “From 23:00 to 7:00” or “During calendar events.”
  4. Set exceptions: allow alarms, repeat calls, or notifications from specific applications (for example, WhatsApp from family).
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On Samsung Galaxy you can create several DND profiles for different situations (work, sleep, meeting). To do this, use Bixby Routines in the settings.

⚠️ Attention: On some devices (for example, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12) Do Not Disturb mode by default does not block alarms. Check this in the exception settings, otherwise you risk oversleeping!

3. notifications

Even after disabling all applications, you may be bothered by system notifications from Android or the manufacturer. For example:

  • 📱 “Security update available” (from Software Update).
  • 🔋 "Optimize your battery" (from Device Care to Samsung).
  • 📊 "Your screen time has increased" (from Digital Wellbeing).
  • 🛒 "Recommended apps" (from Google Play Services).

Disable them more complicated than notifications from applications, but possible. Here's how to do it:

For "pure" Android (Pixel, Motorola, Nokia):

  1. Go to Settings → Applications → Show all applications (⋮).
  2. Tap Three dots → Show system.
  3. Find the service that sends notifications (for example, Android System Intelligence for “tips” or Google Play Services for application advertising).
  4. Select Notifications and disable unnecessary channels.

For Samsung (One UI):

Settings → Notifications → Additional settings → System notifications

Here you can disable:

  • 🔄 Automatic application updates.
  • 📉 Low battery warnings (if they are annoying).
  • 📱 Tips for using your phone (from Samsung Tips).
What happens if you disable Android System Intelligence?

This service is responsible for contextual hints (for example, a suggestion to turn on Wi-Fi in a familiar place) and some functions Google AssistantAfter disconnecting, you you will not lose the main one. functionalitybut may disappear:

- Automatic song recognition (Now Playing on Pixel).

- Action prompts (for example, “Click here to open link”)

- Some voice commands for Assistant.

If you notice problems, turn the service back on and disable only specific notification channels.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi and Redmi disabling system notifications may lead to MIUI malfunctions. For example, if you mute Security, some protection functions will stop working. Do not disable:

  • MIUI System (responsible for stability shell).
  • Security Center (blocks viruses and fraudulent applications).

4. Filtering notifications using Digital Wellbeing

Digital Wellbeing a built-in tool Android to control usage time and manage notifications. It allows you to:

  • 📵 Temporarily disable “distracting” applications.
  • 🔕 Set limits on notifications.
  • 📊 See statistics on which applications send the most spam.

How configure:

  1. Open Settings → Well-being of digital life (or Digital Wellbeing).
  2. Tap Control Panel (or Tools on some devices).
  3. Select Notifications or Focus mode.
  4. Activate the option Show only important notifications or add applications to List of distractions.

🔹 Focus mode (available at Android 10+) allows you to create rules for different situations. For example:

  • 💼 Work: blocks social networks and games, but leaves Slack and Gmail.
  • 😴 Sleep: silences all notifications except the alarm clock and calls from family.
  • 🚗 Driving: turns off everything except the navigator (Google Maps or Yandex.Navigator).

On Samsung performs similar functions Bixby RoutinesFor example, you can create a rule:

If headphones are connected And application is running Spotify,
to disable notifications from all applications except WhatsApp and Telegram.

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5. Disabling notifications from websites (Chrome, browsers)

Many sites (for example, news portals or online cinemas) ask for permission to send notifications through the browser. If you once clicked “Allow”, now you are bombarded with pop-ups like “New discounts on”. AliExpress!” or “Your cart on Ozon is waiting!”.

How to disable in Google Chrome:

  1. Open the browser and tap ⋮ → Settings → Site settings → Notifications.
  2. You will see a list of sites which notifications are allowed. Tap on each and select Block.
  3. Go back and disable the main switch (“Sites can request to send notifications”).

For other browsers:

  • 🦊 Firefox: ⋮ → Settings → Notifications.
  • 🌐 Samsung Internet: ⋮ → Settings → Site settings → Notifications.
  • 🔍 Yandex Browser: ⋮ → Settings → Sites → Notifications.

⚠️ Attention: Some sites (for example, Avito or Youla) bypass blocking browsersend notifications through their mobile application. In this case, you need to disable notifications both in the browser and in the application itself (see section 1).

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If the site continues to send notifications even after blocking in the browser, clear the cache and data Chrome in the application settings. This will reset all permissions.

6. Automatic filtering using third-party applications. data-i="265">If the built-in tools

If the built-in tools Android are not enough, you can use third-party applications to block notifications. The best options:

Application Functions Cons
Notification History Log Saves notification history, allows you to block spam by keywords. Requires permission to access notifications (may be unsafe).
Unnotification Blocks notifications based on regular expressions (for example, all messages with the word “discount”). Complex interface, suitable for advanced users users.
ShutApp Automatically disables notifications from unused applications. Plagiarized versions in Google Play - download only from the official website.

🔹 How to set up Unnotification:

  1. Install the application from Google Play.
  2. Give him permission to access notifications (Settings → Accessibility → Unnotification).
  3. Add a rule, for example:
    • 📌 Block all notifications containing “discount”, “sale”, “promotion”.
    • 📌 Ignore notifications from AliExpress at night.

⚠️ Attention: Applications for blocking notifications require access to special features or admin rightsThis is a potential security risk. Install only proven apps with open ones! source code (for example, Unnotification on GitHub) and regularly check permissions in Settings → Applications.

7. Reset notification settings to factory settings

If you have tried everything, but notifications continue to bother you, the last option is reset notification settings to factory settingsThis will return all permissions to their original state, as they were after buying the phone.

Instructions:

  1. Open Settings → System → Reset settings (the path may differ on some devices).
  2. Select Reset notification settings or Reset application settings.
  3. Confirm the action. The phone will reboot, but your data (photos, contacts) is not will suffer.

    4. ⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi and Redmi resetting notification settings can also remove permissions for applications (for example, access to the camera or microphone After resetting, check important applications). (Bank, WhatsApp) and, if necessary, give them permissions again.

    If the reset option is missing, use manually:

    Settings → Applications → Three dots (⋮) → Reset application settings → Reset notifications

    FAQ: Frequently asked questions

    🔍 Why do they still work after disabling notifications? are they coming?

    Probable reasons:

    • 📌 You have disabled only one channel notifications, but the application uses several (check all channels in the application settings).
    • 📌 Notifications come not from the application, but from web version of the service (for example, VKontakte in the browser). Disable them in the browser settings.
    • 📌 Application updated and reset settings. After the update, check the permissions again.
    • 📌 The phone has a feature enabled Adaptive notifications (Android 11+, which automatically restores some notifications. Turn it off in Settings → Notifications → Advanced.
📱 How to turn off notifications on phones Huawei without Google Play Services?

On devices Huawei and Honor without services Google (for example, Huawei P40 or Mate 50):

  1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Panel notifications.
  2. Select Setting notifications for applications.
  3. Find the application you need and turn off the switch Notifications.
  4. For system notifications (for example, from Huawei Mobile Services) use Settings → System → Reset → Reset notification settings.

⚠️ On EMUI 12+ some system notifications (for example, from Huawei AppGallery) cannot be disabled without root-right.

⚙️ Is it possible to disable notifications without root access?

Yes, all methods from this article work without root access. However, there are limitations:

  • 🔧 You cannot completely disable system notifications from the kernel Android (for example, low battery alerts).
  • 🔧 Some manufacturers (for example, Xiaomi) block the disabling of notifications from their services (for example, MIUI System).
  • 🔧 Applications with administrator rights (for example, antiviruses) can bypass the default notification settings.

If you need complete freedomconsider alternative firmware (for example, LineageOS), but this requires unlocking the bootloader and may void the warranty.

🔄 How to get back accidentally disabled notifications?

If you have disabled notifications from an important application (for example, Bank or Mail), restoring them is simple:

  1. Go to Settings → Applications → [Application name] → Notifications.
  2. Turn on the main switch.
  3. If notifications are not are returned reboot your phone —sometimes services Android do not apply changes immediately.
  4. For system notifications (for example, from Android System) may be required resetting notification settings (see section 7).
📵 Why doesn't Do Not Disturb mode work?

Problems with DND usually related with:

  • ⏰ Incorrect schedule: check that the rule is active at the right time.
  • 📱 Exceptions: you may have allowed notifications from some applications (for example, Telegram).
  • 🔋 Energy saving: on Xiaomi and Samsung mode DND can be disabled when activated Ultra battery mode.
  • 🔄 System failure: restart the phone or reset settings DND to factory settings.

On Samsung check additionally Bixby Routines - perhaps other automation conflicts with DND.