samsung galaxy a3: block all notifications except email and sms

Question

Device: Samsung Duos (SM_A300H) Android version 5.0.2

I want something very basic: that my samsung galaxy a3 works like a phone and makes sound only for call, sms and alarm. No more FB nor email nor whatever notifications.

I googled and found some answers that doesn't suit my device. They say: Go to Settings -> Device -> Sound -> Default Notification Sound -> Silent. Next, set your text message sound to whatever you want.

I have Settings -> Sounds and Notifications, and there I can silent notifications, but there is zero options for message.

Smartphones are so smart that they aren't phone anymore :(

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This is what I see when I press sound button + options:

Answer 1

There's a "blocking mode" in Samsung phones, in which you can select the apps you want to get notifications from. You can select the apps you want.

Answer 2

For most phones with Android Lollipop: on any home screen (while music is off), press the phone's volume down button, then select Priority.

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NOTE: If you choose None, then you will not be notified of any call, message, reminder or even alarm.

If the volume button shortcut doesn't work, try going to Settings → Sounds → Interruptions. There will be an option to select Allow only priority interruptions. The wording may be slightly different though.

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For some Samsung devices, this FAQ will be helpful.

See also:

• Android Lollipop has killed Silent Mode: here's how to use Priority Mode

• How to Set Up Android’s Priority Mode (and Get Back Silent Mode)

• Set up 'Priority' mode on Android 5.0 Lollipop