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How to Hide Notifications on Android Lock Screen

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
Android 15 - Pixel 8 Pro
You will need
Android device running Android 12 or later

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Open the Settings application

    Unlock your device and locate the Settings app on your home screen or within the app drawer. Tap the gear icon to launch the system preferences menu.

  2. 30 sec

    Access Notifications settings

    Scroll down the list of options and select Notifications. Depending on your manufacturer, this may be listed as Notifications & Status Bar.

  3. 30 sec

    Locate Lock screen notifications

    Find the entry labeled Notifications on lock screen. Tap this option to reveal the privacy configuration menu for your lock screen state.

  4. 30 sec

    Adjust privacy visibility

    Choose the option labeled Hide silent conversations and notifications or Don't show any notifications. Selecting the latter removes all notification traces from your lock screen entirely.

    Note: Selecting 'Hide sensitive content' will keep the app icon visible but redact the message preview.
  5. 30 sec

    Confirm the changes

    Lock your device using the power button. Wake the screen or trigger an Ambient Display to ensure that incoming notifications no longer display sensitive text or previews.