How to stop unwanted App notifications

Stopping unwanted app notifications depends on the device you use. Here are the most common methods for Android phones, iPhones, and computers.

1. On Android Phones

1. Open Settings.

2. Tap Notifications.

3. Select App notifications.

4. Choose the app sending unwanted alerts.

5. Toggle Allow notifications off.

Quick method:

• Press and hold the notification when it appears.

• Tap Turn off notifications or Settings.

This is the fastest way to stop alerts from a specific app.

2. On iPhone

1. Open Settings.

2. Tap Notifications.

3. Select the app you want.

4. Turn off Allow Notifications.

You can also disable:

• Lock Screen notifications

• Sounds

• Badges

This allows you to customise what alerts you still want.

3. On Windows Computer

1. Open Settings.

2. Click System.

3. Select Notifications.

4. Turn off notifications for specific apps.

4. On Web Browsers (Chrome, Edge, etc.)

Sometimes websites send notifications.

1. Open browser Settings.

2. Go to Privacy & Security.

3. Click Site Settings → Notifications.

4. Block or remove websites sending alerts.

5. Use Do Not Disturb Mode

If you want temporary silence:

• Turn on Do Not Disturb in your phone’s quick settings.

• Notifications will be muted for a chosen time.

✅ Tip: Many apps (like social media or shopping apps) also have notification settings inside the app itself. Turning them off there can reduce spam alerts.