Push notifications on Android can be useful when it comes to important messages from instant messengers or appointment reminders. But most often they turn into a source of irritation: advertising mailings, spam from games, notifications about discounts from stores that you visited once six months ago. According to a 2026 study, 68% of smartphone users consider push notifications the most intrusive feature of their mobile devices - and this is not surprising when the phone vibrates every 5 minutes. Statista for 2026, 68% of smartphone users consider push notifications the most annoying feature of mobile devices - and this is not surprising when the phone vibrates every 5 minutes.

The problem is aggravated by the fact that not all notifications are disabled equally. Some applications allow you to manage alerts directly in their settings, while others hide these settings so deeply that it is almost impossible to find them without instructions. And browser push notifications (those that appear even when the site is closed) work according to their own rules. In this article we will look all possible ways to disable push notifications at Android —from standard methods to hidden functions for advanced users.

It is important to understand that completely disabling notifications may deprive you of really important notifications - for example, about incoming calls to WhatsApp or confirmation codes from the bank. So we'll show you how selectively disable only unnecessary mailingswithout losing critical information. Let's start with the simplest methods and gradually move on to advanced techniques.

📊 How often do push notifications annoy you?
Constantly, several times an hour
Sometimes, but this interferes
Sharply when they appear at night
I practically don’t notice
I don’t have them

1. Standard disabling of notifications for individual applications

The most obvious way to get rid of annoying notifications is to disable them for specific applications. This method works on all versions Android from 6.0 (Marshmallow) and newer, including the latest 2026 updates. The main advantage: you save notifications from really important services (messengers, banks), removing only spam.

To do this:

  1. Open Settings your smartphone.

  2. Go to section Applications (or Manage applications on some firmware, for example, MIUI from Xiaomi).

  3. Select the application from which you want to disable notifications (for example, AliExpress or Wildberries).

  4. Tap on the item Notifications (on some devices it may be called Alerts or Push notifications).

  5. Move the slider to Off. or uncheck the item Allow notifications.

On some devices (for example, Samsung Galaxy with shell One UI) you may need to additionally disable Sounds i Vibration for this application, even if the main notification slider is turned off. Also pay attention to the notification category: some applications (for example, Instagram) divide notifications into different ones. types - “Like”, “Comments”, “Recommendations”. Here you can disable only unnecessary types, leaving important ones.

Is the main notification slider disabled

Are sounds and vibration turned off? separately

Have categories of notifications been viewed (if any)

The application has not been added to exceptions (see the next section)-->

2. Globally disabling all notifications through "Do not disturb"

If you need completely disable all push notifications for a certain period (for example, at night or during an important meeting), use the mode Do not disturb (Do Not Disturb, DND). This method does not remove notification permissions, but simply temporarily blocks their display. Advantage: you can set exceptions for important contacts or applications.

How to enable. mode Do not disturb:

  • 📱 Quick access: Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification panel and tap the icon Do disturb (usually a crossed out bell).
  • ⚙️ Through settings: Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
  • ⏰ Scheduled: in settings Do not disturb you can set the mode to automatically turn on at night or during business hours.

It is important to configure exceptionsso as not to miss important notifications:

  1. In the menu Do not disturb select Exceptions (or Allowed notifications).

  2. Add to exceptions Calls and Messages from favorite contacts.

  3. Allow notifications from system applications (for example, Clock for alarm clocks).

  4. Check Repeating notificationsif you want to receive reminders about missed notifications (for example, an unanswered call).

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On devices Samsung in Do not disturb you can enable the "Allow visual notifications" option - they will be displayed on the lock screen, but without sound and vibration. This is convenient if you do not want to miss an important message, but also do not want the phone to vibrate.

3. Disable browser push notifications (Chrome, Firefox, Opera)

Browser push notifications are a different story. They appear even when the browser is closed, and they are often more difficult to disable than regular notifications from applications. News sites, online stores and betting services are especially prone to this. The good news is that they can be blocked both at the browser level and at the browser level. system level.

Method 1: Disabling in the browser settings

  • 🌐 Google Chrome: Settings → Site settings → Notifications. Here you can block notifications for specific sites or disable them completely by moving the slider to Off.
  • 🦊 Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Permissions → Notifications. Tap on the site in the list and select Block.
  • 🅾️ Opera: Settings → Sites → NotificationsRemove unnecessary sites from the list or turn off notifications. completely.

Method 2: Blocking at the Android level

If the site has already sent a request for notifications and you accidentally allowed them, you can cancel this through the system settings:

  1. Go in Settings → Applications.

  2. Select your browser (for example, Chrome).

  3. Tap Notifications → Site notifications.

  4. Find the desired site in the list and disable notifications or remove it from the list.

What to do if the site continues to send notifications even after blocking?

If the site ignores the blocking settings, try the following steps:

1. Clear browser data (Settings → Applications → Browser → Memory → Clear data).

2. Disable JavaScript for this site (in the site settings in the browser).

3. Use a browser with built-in notification blocking, for example Brave or DuckDuckGo Browser.

4. (for example, uBlock Origin v Firefox).

If all else fails, report the site to Google Safe Browsing as violating the rules.

4. Hidden settings: disable notifications via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods do not help (for example, the application ignores your settings or notifications appear despite all blocking), you can use the tool ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This is an advanced method that requires connecting the smartphone to the computer, but it allows completely block notifications for any applicationeven system.

What you will need:

  • 💻 Computer with installed drivers ADB (can be downloaded via Android Studio or separately).
  • 📱 Smartphone with enabled USB debugging (Settings → About phone → Build number - tap 7 times, then return to Settings → System → For developers → USB debugging).
  • 🔌 USB cable for connection.

Instructions:

  1. Connect your phone to the computer and confirm permission for debugging on the smartphone screen.

  2. Open the command line (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and enter:

    adb devices

    Make sure that your device is shown in the list.

  3. To disable notifications for a specific application, enter:

    adb shell pm block com.package.name

    Replace com.package.name with the actual application package (you can find it through App Inspector or website APKMirror).

  4. To unlock notifications use:

    adb shell pm unblock com.package.name
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Method with ADB works even for system applications that cannot be disabled using standard methods (for example, Google Play Services or System UIHowever, be careful: blocking notifications for critical services may disrupt the operation of the phone.

Examples of popular application packages:

Application Package name
WhatsApp com.whatsapp
Instagram com.instagram.android
AliExpress com.alibaba.intl.android.apps.poseidon
Google Chrome com.android.chrome
Facebook com.facebook.katana

5. Disabling notifications from system applications and Google services

Some notifications come not from third-party applications, but from the system itself Android or services Google. For example, notifications about updates, recommendations from Google Discover, or notifications about connecting to new Wi-Fi networks. Disabling them requires a separate approach, since they are often hidden in the depths of the settings.

How to disable system notifications:

  • 🔄 System updates: Settings → System → System update → Settings (⚙️) → Update notifications — disable the option.
  • 🌐 Google Discover: long press on the main screen → Home screen settings → Disable Discover (on some firmware this item may be called Stream or Google Now).
  • 📶 Notifications about networks: Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi settings (⚙️) → Advanced → Notifications about networks — disable.
  • 🔍 Google Play Services: Settings → Applications → Google Play Services → Notifications — disable unnecessary categories (for example, Recommendations or Security updates).
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If you use Google Assistant, it can send notifications about “helpful tips.” To turn them off, say with your voice: “Okay, Google, turn off notifications from Assistant” or do it manually in the application settings Google (Settings → Google Assistant → Notifications).

They can be especially annoying. be notifications from Google Play Market about recommendations of games and applications. To disable them:

  1. Open Google Play Market.

  2. Tap on your profile avatar in the top right corner.

  3. Select Settings → Notifications.

  4. Disable the sliders opposite Updates, Recommendations and Promotions.

6. Using third-party applications to block notifications

If built-in tools Android are not enough, you can use third-party applications to manage notifications. They offer advanced features such as. like:

  • 🛡️ Blocking notifications by keywords (for example, "discount", "promotion").
  • ⏰ Delayed display of notifications (for example, show only during business hours).
  • 📊 Statistics on the most active applications.
  • 🔇 Automatically turn off notifications for new applications.

Top 3 applications for managing notifications:

Application Features Link
Notification History Log Leads history of all notifications, allows you to block by patterns Play Market
Unnotification Blocks notifications according to rules, supports Tasker Play Market
AutoNotification (plugin for Tasker) Advanced blocking rules, integration with automation Play Market

Setting example Unnotification:

  1. Install the application and give it permission to access notifications (Settings → Accessibility → Unnotification).

  2. Open Unnotification and go to the Blocking section.

  3. Add a rule: select an application (for example, VK), specify the notification type (for example, "Advertising") and save.

  4. Activate the rule by moving the slider to On.

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Some notification blocking apps (for example Unnotification) require permission Special features. This is normal - without this, they will not be able to intercept notifications. However, be careful: grant such permissions only to trusted applications with high ratings.

7. What should you do if notifications return after being disabled?

Sometimes notifications continue to appear even after they are disabled in the settings.

  • 🔄 The application automatically updates and resets settings.
  • 📱 The smartphone firmware has bugs (especially true for custom firmwares like LineageOS).
  • 🤖 The application uses hidden notification channelsthat are not displayed in the standard settings.
  • 📡 Notifications come through Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) - service Google for push mailings.

Solutions:

  1. Freeze the application s using Titanium Backup or App Quarantine (root access is required). This will prevent it from running in the background.

  2. Disable auto-update for the problematic application: Play Market → Profile → Manage applications → Find application → ⋮ → Disable auto-update.

  3. Use ADB for complete blocking (see section 4).

  4. Check permissions: some applications may show notifications through Overlay windows (Settings → Accessibility → Overlay windows). Disable unnecessary ones.

How find out which applications use FCM?

The service Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCMis used by most applications to send push notifications. To see which applications are actively using it:

1. Install Packet Capture (root or VPN mode required).

2. Run traffic capture and open the problematic application.

3. See what requests it sends to domains firebase.google.com or fcm.googleapis.com.

If the application is abusive FCM, the only way to completely disable its notifications is to block it. via ADB or delete.

8. Alternative methods: disabling notifications via recovery and root

If you are ready to take radical measures and your smartphone has unlocked bootloader or root access, you can completely remove the components responsible for notifications. This method is only suitable for experienced users, since incorrect actions can lead to system malfunction.

Methods for users with root:

  • 🗑️ Removing system applications: using Titanium Backup or Root Explorer you can remove apps like Google Play Services (but this is fraught with consequences!).
  • 📝 Editing a file build.prop: adding line ro.config.nocheckin=1 disables some system checks, including notifications about updates.
  • 🛠️ Use Xposed Framework: modules like Notificaton Blocklist allow you to flexibly manage notifications at the system level.

For users with custom recovery (TWRP):

You can turn off notifications by deleting the corresponding files manually:

  1. Boot into TWRP.

  2. Go to Advanced → File Manager.

  3. Find the folder /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases.

  4. Open the file settings.db and delete entries associated with notification (it is recommended to make a backup before doing this!).

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If you decide to use root or custom recovery to disable notifications, first create a full backup of the system via TWRP or Orange Backup. This will allow you to restore your phone in case of failure. Also remember that some banking applications (for example SberBank Online) may stop working on rooted devices.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about disabling push notifications

Is it possible to disable notifications only temporarily sleep?

Yes, for this use the mode Do not disturb with a schedule. Set it to turn on automatically at night: Settings → Sound → Do not disturb → Schedule. You can also set up exceptions for alarms and important contacts.

Why did notifications turn on again after updating Android?

Some system updates reset notification settings for individual applications. This is a feature Android, especially on devices with custom firmware (for example, ColorOS from Oppo). To avoid this, after updating, check your notification settings again or use ADB for permanent blocking.

How to turn off notifications about new messages in Gmail?

Open the application Gmail, tap on the avatar in the upper right corner → Settings → Your account → Notifications. Here you can disable notifications completely or configure them for individual labels (for example, leave them only for the “Important” label).

Is it possible to block notifications from a specific site in Chrome without disabling them completely?

Yes. When a site asks for notification permission, select Block. If permission has already been given, open the site in Chrome, tap on the lock icon in the address bar → Site settings → Notifications → select Block.

What if notifications arrive even after deleting the application?

This can happen if:

  • The application is not completely deleted (cached data remains). Try clearing the data via Settings → Applications → Remote application → Clear cache/data Notifications come via the app server. In this case, only blocking via Settings → Applications → Uninstalled application → Clear cache/data.
  • Notifications arrive via FCM from the application server. In this case, only blocking via ADB (see section 4) will help.
  • This is a virus or adware. Check your phone with an antivirus (for example, Malwarebytes).