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How to Hide Notifications on Your Android Lock Screen

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What To Know

On most Android phones: Select Settings > General > Apps & notifications > Notifications > Lock screen. Pick Hide sensitive/Hide all.On Samsung and HTC devices: Select Settings > Lockscreen > Notifications. Tap Hide content or Notification icons only. This article explains how to hide notifications on your Android lock screen on either default Android installs or the more customized Samsung and HTC interface. Instructions in this article apply to smartphones and tablets with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and newer. Some steps may vary depending on the device manufacturer and model.

How to Hide Lock Screen Notifications on Stock Android

Open Settings > General. Tap Apps & notifications (or Sound & notifications in older versions of Android). Tap Notifications > Lock screen. Tap Hide sensitive notifications only or Hide all notifications. To make notifications visible again, repeat the steps above and tap Show all notifications.

How to Hide Lock Screen Notifications on Samsung and HTC

For some Samsung phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S6: Open Settings. Tap Lock screen. Tap Notifications. Tap Hide content or Notification icons only. To hide or show notifications from specific apps, scroll down and tap Show notifications from. Tap the switches to toggle notifications for individual apps. On older HTC phones not running stock Android, select Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked to access these options. If none of these methods work, search for lock screen in the Settings app. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Samsung's Do Not Disturb Mode The Official Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know How to Remove Android Status Bar Icons iPhone Lock Screen Privacy and Security Tips How to Turn off Notifications on Android How to Fix Not Getting Text Notifications on iPhone Remotely Reset Android Lock Screen Password and PIN How to Manage Push Notifications on the iPad How to Customize Your Android Lock Screen How to Turn On Snapchat Notifications How to Hide Your Number With *67 How to Change Android Notification Sounds How to Remove Facebook Birthdays From Your Calendar How to Display a Clock on Your Android Lock Screen How to Get Alerts for New Replies in a Thread with iOS Mail How to Turn Off Siri on the iPad Lock Screen Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies