Turn Off Message Notifications in English

Hey there, curious kid! Ever feel like your phone is buzzing like a bee in a honey pot? It’s time to take back control of your phone and silence those distracting notifications. Let’s dive into how to turn off message notifications on various devices.

iPhone

For iOS 14 and Later:

1. Open the Settings App: Tap the gear icon on your iPhone’s home screen.
2. Select Notifications: Scroll down and tap on “Notifications.”
3. Choose the App: Look for the messaging app you want to silence (like WhatsApp, Messages, etc.) and tap on it.
4. Turn Off Notifications: Scroll down and toggle the switch next to “Allow Notifications” to the off position. You can also customize notifications by turning off “Show on Lock Screen” and “Allow Notifications While Driving.”

For iOS 13 and Older:

1. Open the Settings App: Just like before, tap the gear icon.
2. Select Notifications: Scroll down and tap on “Notifications.”
3. Choose the App: Tap on the messaging app you want to control.
4. Modify Notifications: Turn off the switch next to “Notifications” to disable them. You can also manage “Allow Notifications” and “Show on Lock Screen” here.

Android

For Android 8.0 Oreo and Later:

1. Open the Notifications Shade: Swipe down from the top of your screen.
2. Swipe Left or Right on the App: Look for the messaging app notification and swipe it left or right.
3. Tap the Gear Icon: This opens the app’s notification settings.
4. Turn Off Notifications: Toggle the switches for “App Notifications” and “Sound” to the off position.

For Android 7.0 Nougat and Older:

1. Open the Messaging App: Open the app you want to manage notifications for.
2. Tap the Menu Button: This is usually three dots or lines in the top-right corner.
3. Select Notifications: Look for a “Notifications” or “Sound” option and tap it.
4. Turn Off Notifications: Toggle the switches to disable notifications.

Computers

On Windows:

1. Open the Messaging App: This could be Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp Desktop, etc.
2. Click the Menu Button: Find the three dots or lines in the upper-right corner.
3. Select Notifications: Look for an option like “Settings” or “Notification Settings.”
4. Adjust Notification Settings: Turn off the notifications you don’t want to see.

On macOS:

1. Open the Messaging App: Open the app you’re using (like Messages, WhatsApp, etc.).
2. Go to Preferences: In the menu bar, click “Messages” and then “Preferences.”
3. Select Notifications: In the left sidebar, click “Notifications.”
4. Toggle Off Notifications: Uncheck the boxes for the notifications you don’t want.

And there you have it! You’re now the master of your notifications. Remember, it’s all about balance. You don’t want to miss important messages, but you also don’t want your phone to be a distraction. Happy messaging!