Usuários of Samsung smartphones will be able to block excessive ad notifications through an update to the Device Care app. The feature gradually reaches Galaxy S26 cell phones through version 13.8.80.7 of the optimization program, as announced this Monday.
The functionality was created to combat applications that abuse commercial alerts. Freemium Programas, which finance operations through frequent advertisements, tend to saturate users’ notification centers, damaging the user experience. The new mechanism identifies and restricts this aggressive behavior.
Dois available blocking modes
Device Care will offer two protection options against advertising notifications:
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- Bloqueio basic: identifies apps with aggressive ad patterns and automatically restricts their notifications when suspicious behavior is detected
- Smart Bloqueio: Analyzes the content of incoming notifications to determine whether they are advertisements, blocking them when the frequency becomes excessive
- Ambas modes can be activated, deactivated or configured manually according to user preference
- The second option may present occasional inaccuracy, missing some advertisements that the system cannot correctly identify
- The user maintains full control over which applications are restricted and when
Aplicativos placed in deep sleep mode by the tool stops sending advertising notifications, but remains accessible normally. The user can open and use them without functional restrictions, just without receiving the continuous commercial alerts that cause discomfort.
Como access the resource on your cell phone
Blocked notifications are managed through the device’s native settings menu. Para monitors which applications have had their commercial notifications restricted, the path is direct and intuitive. Basta follow the sequence of steps indicated by Samsung to locate the control panel.
Acesse Configurações on smartphone. Navegue to Assistência of the device. Selecione Relatório assistance. Excessive Toque to Alertas to manage all blocked apps. Dentro from this menu, you can review, enable, or disable individual locks as needed.
The control panel gives you complete visibility into which programs are having their notifications limited and allows for real-time adjustments. Usuários who want to receive notifications from a specific application again can easily reactivate the feature. The interface was designed to offer maximum flexibility, respecting the autonomy of the device owner.
Lançamento gradual and compatibility
The distribution of the updated version of Device Care occurs staggered across different regions and models. At the moment, the new feature appears to be restricted to smartphones in the Galaxy S26 line. Samsung did not clarify whether the functionality will also be released for previous versions of the One UI or whether it will remain exclusive to the latest models.
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Usuários who wish to check whether the update has already reached their device must access Galaxy Store. Toque on Menu icon. Navegue to section Atualizações. Procure by Device Care version 13.8.80.7 or higher versions. If the update is available, the application will offer immediate download and installation option.
The gradual rollout strategy allows Samsung to monitor the feature’s performance before a global scale release. Esse model reduces risks of incompatibility or unexpected failures in older devices, which may have different system configurations than current models.
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Impacto in freemium apps
Free advertising-funded Aplicativos will face significant restrictions with this functionality. Programas that rely on frequent commercial alerts as a monetization strategy will have their notifications automatically blocked. Desenvolvedoras of freemium apps will need to balance advertising revenue with user experience.
Device Care’s smart blocking analyzes notification patterns in real time. If an application exceeds thresholds considered excessive by Samsung, the system intervenes. Essa approach protects users from software that transforms the notification center into continuous advertising space.
Algumas legitimate advertisements may be blocked by mistake if the system does not recognize them as advertisements. Important app promotional Notificações such as purchase reminders or genuine offers are at risk of being filtered. Usuários may need to manually adjust blocking to exclude specific applications that use notifications sparingly.
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Security and Optimization Update Contexto
Samsung continually invests in optimization tools to keep its devices performing. Device Care has established itself as an essential application for managing battery, storage and background processes. The addition of commercial notification blocking expands the scope of the tool, positioning it as a complete smartphone management solution.
One UI 8.5, a customized Samsung interface based on Android, includes several user protection mechanisms. Bloqueio’s aggressive notifications align with the South Korean giant’s general direction of prioritizing control and privacy. Cada update brings new layers of security and customization.
Não has also confirmed whether the feature will only be available for One UI 8.5 or whether it will be backported to previous versions of the interface. Usuários with Galaxy S26 and newer interface are guaranteed access. Proprietários of old models awaits official communication about compatibility.