Questions related to Android Mobile notifications, which can be visual (alert in notification bar), sounds, vibration of device, or arrival of mobile notifications via SMS. If applicable, please use the more specific tags as e.g. 'notification-bar' or 'notification-led'. See the full tag wiki for ...
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Temporarily cache notifications
Is there a way to completely block notifications on my Android device? I'm not asking for "silent mode" or "remove individual apps, one by one". What I'd like, ideally, is an app that disables ...
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Filtering notifications
Is it possible to filter the notification that my Android device shows to me? For example I'd like to filter out the notifications about apps getting updated.
(I use CyanogenMod 9 if that matters.)
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Voicemail indicator won't go away
On my Atrix running 2.3.6, there is a permanent icon in my notification bar saying that I have unread voicemail. I understand that this icon is flagged on the SIM card itself: sure enough, if I pop ...
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Why are Google Talk notifications at a low volume?
When I am chatting with someone in Google Talk and I receive a message, the notification sound is played at a very low volume, low enough that I have some difficulty hearing it.
But if I receive a ...
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How to hide calendar but receive reminder notifications?
I have a calendar containing only regularly recuring dates. I would like to hide this calendar or these dates from the ordinary Google calendar app and the Google calendar widget.
The reminder ...
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Latest Gmail update is not working on my Samsung Galaxy S3. What is the solution?
I have the Gmail app installed and in the latest update it said we could reply to emails directly from the drop-down status bar without having to open the app. I don't see any feature like this. How ...
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Is it possible to show ongoing notifications under regular notifications?
On my Galaxy S3 (4.0.4) when I drag the notifications bar down to see the list of the notifications, the ongoing ones (e.g. wifi) are always on the top and the regular ones (e.g. gmail) are the at the ...
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Galaxy S2 9100 Apps Sms download or not notification in China
I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 in China. It is a great phone for apps, but I constantly get notifications via sms for new apps mostly in Chinese.
If I click on it, it says install or ...
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Gmail notifications aren't working as expected
Gmail notification doesn't work correctly for me. I think it happened after the latest Gmail application upgrade.
I tried to clear Gmail data and cache, but to no avail.
I get new email ...
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I keep getting alerted regarding unread Facebook messages even though there is none
My phone beeps and tells me I have an unread Facebook message even though I don't. I've got a hunch what the source of the problem is. I have both the Facebook app and the Friend Caster app and they ...
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Marking an e-mail as unread pops a “new email” notification
My wife and I both have Samsung Galaxy S2 phones, and use the GMail app for reading and writing emails.
In that app, when I mark a read mail as "unread", it throws me back into the previous screen ...
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How to suppress repeated alert/notification sounds
Is there a way to suppress repeated alert sounds within a certain period of time - i.e after an event triggers a sound, do not play any further sounds for any more of the same event type that arrives ...
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Google Now “time to leave” notifications are late
When I first got my Nexus 4, the "time to leave" notifications from Google Now were reasonable. I'd get a notification at 9:30am saying that I should leave at 9:45am for a calendar appointment.
After ...
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How can I turn off the notification for the power plug connection?
My Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android 4.1 plays a sound every time I connect it to the power plug. Is there a way to turn that off without affecting all other notifications?
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Why don't I get Google Talk notifications on my Android from people using iPhones?
I'm using the stock Google Talk app. I don't seem to have a problem getting Google Talk notifications from people on a PC.
However, I don't get any notifications at all from people using iPhones (or, ...
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HTC Chacha - random facebook notifications?! please help!
My boyfriend bought me this phone about a week ago as an xmas present, and i've been very happy with it so far. Thing is, everytime I try to text somebody/look through my phone it constantly flashes ...
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Unknown Notification Alerts
My S3 constantly sounds a Notification alert but I can't tell what it is trying to notify me about. No new emails, no new messages. What is it trying to tell me?
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Unable to dismiss calender alerts on Droid RAZR after 4.0.4 update
I updated my Droid RAZR to Android 4.0.4 last month. Ever since then I can't dismiss my calendar alerts. No matter what I do they just keep repeating every 5 minutes. I've tried using the dismiss ...
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Ringer and Notification Volume
Before icecream sandwich, on my HTC I was able to make my notification volume on zero (so it would vibrate) while my ringer was at full volume. Now with icecream sandwich the ringer and notification ...
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Instagram notifications on my PHONE
I'm wondering how I can get the notifications to pop up on my phone, in the top bar. I've gone through all the settings and enabled all notifications but they do not notify me. With my twitter app, ...
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Why is my Galaxy S notifying me about a new message when my inbox is empty?
My Galaxy S keeps telling me I have a text message. I have erased my entire inbox but the notification won't go away. How do I make this notification stop?
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Sprint Galaxy S4. Javascript required random popup
I get a random popup on my S4. "Javascript required" and then it gives me instructions to enable Java on various browsers. This error has nothing to do with me actively using a browser on the phone.
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No captive portal/hotspot sign-in notification
on my previous phone, an Xperia Arc, when I needed to sign in to my work's captive portal (wifi hotspot) I got a notification. Now that I have an HTC One I no longer get this notification. Is there ...
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Change sms signal for specific broadcast number
At work I'm on standby certain days and nights and get alarms through sms messages, I would like to give those messages another notification signal so that I know if it's an alarm or not.
They seem ...
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Disable email notification to sub-folders in the exchange account
I have a number of sub-folders set up on my exchange email account with rules moving certain emails into these folders automatically. How can I disable notification for new email for those specific ...
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Nexus 4 does not play notification sounds sometimes. How to fix?
Nexus 4 no notification sounds being played sometimes even though volume settings are proper. But sometimes no incoming/outgoing voice. If the device is restarted then everything works fine. Everyday ...
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Change background color for notification entries?
Samsung Galaxy 5 (aka 550, Europa, Corby), Samsung's Froyo version (so, Touchwiz. Launcher is ADW Launcher (non-EX).
My notifications (the things in the list when you pull down the notification bar, ...
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Notification light on Galaxy S3 SGH-T999V with Cyanogenmod 10
I'm trying to get custom notification lights working on applications I define on my GS3.
I went to Settings > System > Notification Light and added an app with the colour I want. The light doesn't ...
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Customizing lock screen notifications on 2.2
Is there an app that makes it possible to have email, Facebook, etc. notifications displayed on the unlock screen, the way that voicemail and text message notifications are displayed?
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus message notifiers
I own a Samsung Galaxy Nexus and would like to enable message notifications every 5 minutes if I don't answer a message.
Is there any way to do this? Preferably for free.
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How to get Gmail-like/non-generic notifications with stock Android app?
When I get a email notification from the stock Android Email app I just get a generic notification on the line of:
+------------------------------------------+
| [Mail icon] New email ...
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No calendar notifications after gingerbread on galaxy s 4G
I updated my Galaxy S 4G to Gingerbread, followed by a factory reset. Now I don't get any calendar notifications even though the appropriate boxes have been selected in the Settings menu for the ...
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Does the ICS Email app allow you to get notifications on folders other than inbox?
I have set on a IMAP account on my ICS android. I have some of the mails filtered to go to different folders. Is it possible to receive notifications the other folders? It is annoying, when I read ...
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GTalk sound notification doesn't always work
I have a Sony-Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17i with Android 2.3.4 and I tend to use the GTalk app quite a lot. I also use Gmail chat whenever I'm in front of a computer.
Most of the time when I receive ...
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Setting phone to silence, but play notification sound on incoming mail from certain contact
I know "blocking mode" on Samsung S3, but it allows only phone calls from certain contacts. Can I do the same for email sound notifications for certain contacts? preferably without installing any ...
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Why does my Droid RAZR play the new email notification when I visit my inbox on my PC?
This is truly a mystery to me. When I get new email, it's normal for me to receive an audio notification on my Droid RAZR. However, when I visit my Gmail Inbox via my browser on my PC, my Droid RAZR ...
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notifications alert on notification panel
I have enabled notification alert on facebook setting as well whatsapp and gmail.
sometimes I get notifications on the notification panel and some times it doesn't.
I hav checked all the possible ...
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Disable notification sounds for email
Is it possible to disable the notification sound for emails while still keeping the notification light and status bar notification?
I'm interested in this setting for a Motorola Photon (Gingerbread).
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Full Battery Notifcation, Galaxy Nexus running 4.2.2
I have a Galaxy Nexus which recently updated to 4.2., and I noticed this occasional beeping when it was plugged into the charger. The only thing i can think of is a full battery notification. How do I ...
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how can i get the notification of a new email in the Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 version 4.1.2?
I have a Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 version 4.1.2 and i don{t get the notification when a new email arrives. I have to enter the email account and sync it manually to see if i received a new email. That ...
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How do I disable notifications only when I am talking on the Samsung Galaxy S2?
I would like to disable my notifications for a text message, only when I am talking on the phone.
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Have notification about missed calls on status bar but dont want to see caller id on lock screen
I have an HTC Sensation, running Android 4.
I want to have notifications on the status bar when I have missed calls, but I don't want to have caller ID on lock screen. I don't want anyone to see the ...
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Sync only on screen on
I just bought a Nexus 4 (4.2.2), the problem is thta whatsapp/gmail/facebook (all apps) only show notifications when the screen is turned off (so I'm not notified if a message arrives with a led, ...
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Notifications trigger Flash playback
Step one: I open the built in web browser on my tablet and watch a video or play a sound file. For example, I have a regular news site I go to where there is a sound recording of a person reading the ...
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How can I eliminate duplicate notifications when I have a custom notification on a Gmail label?
I've set up a custom notification on a particular Gmail label (call it [special]). However, when an email with the [special] tag arrives, I get a notification for both the [inbox] and [special].
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Turn off Outlook Event Notifications
I've got a Motorola RAZR M. The email app is synced to my work Outlook account and I can't find a way to turn off event notifications made in that account.
Is there a way to do this?
For example: ...
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Notifications from other user accounts not clearing?
I have made an account on my Nexus 7 for my mum, and she has set a password on it. Her GMail account syncs to it, and I sometimes see notifications on the screen when I am using my account.
This ...
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Search and cancel notification with Tasker
I'm looking for a way to search for (by text) and cancel a notification that wasn't created by Tasker with it.
I know there's an option to cancel notifications which were created by Tasker but I want ...
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Notification Bar on Android 4.0.4
I have a galaxy s3 running Android 4.0.4 and I can't seem to find a way to remove notifications from certain apps on my notification bar. Anyone have an answer?
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Not getting Calender Notifications?
Few days ago, I was getting notification in status bar if there was an event mentioned in my Calendar (the default App), but all of a sudden I am not getting it. I have looked around the setting a lot ...
