Solved: the easy way to get rid of annoying phone notifications

Whether you're using a smartphone or tablet, you can cut down your screen time with quick adjustments, silence specific apps or try Focus mode to take a complete break from your device. We also explain how you can silence notifications from a specific app without uninstalling it – handy if you'd prefer it to work quietly in the background.

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The latest notifications you receive on your iPhone or iPad can be viewed directly from the Lock Screen. Simply tap a notification to open the related app. If you have multiple notifications from the same app, such as Messages, they will appear grouped together.

 swipe the notification to the left OptionsMute for 1 HourMute for TodayTurn OffSettings Notifications

On iOS, you can also choose how you want notifications to appear on the Lock Screen. If you find that your phone is constantly flooded with messages, this could help reduce visual clutter.

Settings Notifications Display AsCountStack List

Focus Mode on iOS

Settings FocusPlus icon At a glance:See more

If you're using an Android smartphone, you can change notification settings for individual apps instead of muting your entire phone.

long-pressTurn off notificationsSettings Notifications App notificationsApp notifications

Focus Mode on Android

Settings Digital Wellbeing & parental controls Bedtime modeFocus modeScreen time reminders At a glance:Notification settings

On a Samsung mobile, you can quickly view your notifications by swiping down from the top of your screen. Expanding a notification lets you take extra actions, like replying to a text message. 

You can tap and hold a notification to mute this type, or access the app notification settings (shown above). 

Settings Notifications App notificationsdrop-down menuNotifications turned off 

Digital Wellbeing on Samsung

Settings Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls

How to block notifications from websites on mobile

When browsing the web through your phone, websites will sometimes ask you for permission to send you notifications – for example, a news website that tells you about a recently-updated article.

Settings Site settings NotificationsSettingsSafari Notifications Allow Notifications

More ways to stop your mobile phone bugging you

Use Airplane ModeIdentify the apps taking up your timeSettings Digital Wellbeing & parental controlsSettings ScreenTimeUninstall or move apps to other devicesRearrange your home screen Cut down on attention-grabbing widgets 

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