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
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Open Settings.
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Tap Notifications.
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Select App notifications.
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Choose the app sending unwanted alerts.
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Toggle Allow notifications off.
Quick method:
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Press and hold the notification when it appears.
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Tap Turn off notifications or Settings.
This is the fastest way to stop alerts from a specific app.
2. On iPhone
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Open Settings.
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Tap Notifications.
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Select the app you want.
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Turn off Allow Notifications.
You can also disable:
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Lock Screen notifications
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Sounds
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Badges
This allows you to customise what alerts you still want.
3. On Windows Computer
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Open Settings.
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Click System.
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Select Notifications.
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Turn off notifications for specific apps.
4. On Web Browsers (Chrome, Edge, etc.)
Sometimes websites send notifications.
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Open browser Settings.
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Go to Privacy & Security.
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Click Site Settings → Notifications.
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Block or remove websites sending alerts.
5. Use Do Not Disturb Mode
If you want temporary silence:
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Turn on Do Not Disturb in your phone’s quick settings.
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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.