Samsung Hides Notification Categories in One UI 6.1, Cutting Galaxy Alert Spam
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Updated · Android Police · Jul 26
Samsung Hides Notification Categories in One UI 6.1, Cutting Galaxy Alert Spam
1 articles · Updated · Android Police · Jul 26
Summary
One UI 6.1 disabled Samsung’s Notification Categories by default, leaving Galaxy users to dig through Advanced Settings to restore per-app alert controls.
That hidden switch lets users keep essential notifications—such as direct messages, forecasts or breaking news—while blocking lower-value pings like sports scores, prompts and recommendations.
Samsung’s setup still requires app-by-app configuration, but the feature supports major third-party apps including TikTok and Instagram and sharply reduces notification clutter once tuned.
Newer Galaxy flagships can pair it with AI-based Notification Highlights for lighter filtering, while older and mid-range devices remain limited to the manual tool.