How to Configure Notification Preferences on Android

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open system notification settings

   Open the Settings app on your device. Navigate to Notifications to view the global configuration for your apps.

   Note: You can also long-press the Settings icon on your home screen to jump directly to app info.
2. 1 min

   Manage app-specific notifications

   Select App settings from the Notifications menu. Locate the application you wish to modify and toggle the switch to enabled or disabled.

   Note: Tap the app name to access advanced granular controls like notification categories.
3. 1 min

   Set notification categories

   Once inside an app's notification settings, tap Notification categories. Adjust the importance levels to determine if alerts should make sound or appear silently.

   Note: Select Alerting to hear sounds, or Silent to hide the notification from the status bar.
4. 45 sec

   Adjust lock screen visibility

   Return to the main Notifications menu and select Notifications on lock screen. Choose between showing all content, sensitive content only when unlocked, or hiding notifications entirely.

   Note: For maximum privacy, select Don't show any notifications.
5. 45 sec

   Enable Do Not Disturb

   Navigate back to Settings and tap Sound & vibration. Select Do Not Disturb to set automatic schedules or allow exceptions for priority contacts.

   Note: Use the Quick Settings panel by swiping down twice from the top of the screen for instant access.