Introduction

Notifications are a crucial part of modern smartphones, keeping you updated with messages, emails, social media alerts, and app updates. However, too many notifications can become overwhelming.

If you own a Motorola device with Hello UI, this guide will show you how to manage notifications efficiently, helping you stay productive without being constantly disturbed.

1. Understanding Notifications on Hello UI

Hello UI offers a flexible notification system that lets you:

  • Allow or block notifications per app

  • Choose priority alerts for important apps

  • Customize lock screen and banner notifications

  • Use notification dots on app icons

Before adjusting settings, it’s useful to understand these options for optimal control.

2. Accessing Notification Settings

To manage notifications, first access the settings:

  1. Open Settings on your Motorola device.

  2. Scroll to Apps & notifications.

  3. Tap Notifications.

Here, you will find all notification management options, including App notifications, Notification history, and Do Not Disturb.

3. Enable or Disable App Notifications

To control notifications from specific apps:

  1. Go to Settings → Apps & notifications → See all apps.

  2. Select the app you want to manage.

  3. Tap Notifications.

  4. Toggle Allow notifications on or off.

✅ Tip: Disable notifications for apps you rarely use to reduce clutter.

4. Customize Notification Categories

Many apps support notification channels, letting you choose which type of alerts to receive:

  1. In Settings → Apps & notifications → [App] → Notifications, tap Notification categories.

  2. Enable or disable specific categories like messages, promotions, updates.

  3. For each category, you can also choose:

    • Sound

    • Vibration

    • Lock screen visibility

    • Pop-up banners

💡 Pro Tip: Use this feature to prioritize essential alerts like work emails or security notifications.

5. Use Do Not Disturb Mode Effectively

Hello UI offers a Do Not Disturb (DND) feature to silence notifications:

  1. Go to Settings → Sound → Do Not Disturb.

  2. Toggle Do Not Disturb on.

  3. Customize:

    • Allow exceptions: Calls or messages from favorites

    • Schedule: Set DND to activate automatically during meetings or sleep

    • Behavior: Silence alarms or allow them to ring

✅ Result: You’ll receive only the notifications that matter, avoiding constant distractions.

6. Manage Notification Dots on App Icons

Hello UI allows dots on app icons to indicate unread notifications:

  1. Go to Settings → Apps & notifications → Notifications.

  2. Tap App icon badges.

  3. Toggle on/off Show notification dots.

💡 Tip: Use dots for messaging apps like WhatsApp or Gmail for quick visual cues.

7. Adjust Lock Screen Notifications

You can control what notifications appear on your lock screen:

  1. Open Settings → Apps & notifications → Notifications → Lock screen notifications.

  2. Choose from:

    • Show all notifications

    • Hide sensitive content

    • Don’t show notifications at all

✅ Tip: Hide sensitive content for apps with personal messages to maintain privacy.

8. Use Notification History

If you accidentally dismiss notifications, Hello UI allows you to view history:

  1. Go to Settings → Apps & notifications → Notifications → Notification history.

  2. Toggle Use notification history on.

  3. Access dismissed notifications anytime.

💡 Pro Tip: Useful for recovering important messages you accidentally cleared.

9. Control App Notifications via Quick Settings

For faster access:

  1. Swipe down from the top to open Quick Settings.

  2. Tap Edit to add Notifications shortcut.

  3. Toggle notifications for apps without entering full settings.

✅ Result: Quick control over notifications while on the go.

10. Block Spam and Unwanted Notifications

Hello UI allows you to block spam notifications effectively:

  1. Long-press a notification you want to block.

  2. Tap Turn off notifications.

  3. Alternatively, go to Settings → Apps & notifications → [App] → Notifications → Block.

💡 Tip: Regularly block spammy apps to reduce distractions and save battery.

11. Prioritize Important Notifications

To make sure you never miss critical alerts:

  1. Go to Settings → Apps & notifications → Notifications → Advanced → Priority notifications.

  2. Select apps or channels that are important.

  3. Enable High priority to show them at the top of the notification shade.

✅ Result: Essential notifications always get your attention first.

12. Troubleshooting Notification Issues

If notifications don’t work as expected:

  • Restart your device: Clears temporary glitches.

  • Check app settings: Ensure notifications are enabled within the app.

  • Disable battery optimization for apps: Settings → Battery → Battery optimization → Exclude critical apps

  • Update your device: Keep Hello UI updated to avoid bugs.

  • Reset app preferences: Settings → System → Reset options → Reset app preferences

💡 Pro Tip: If a particular app consistently fails to send notifications, reinstall it or check for app-specific updates.

13. FAQs

Q1: Can I silence notifications for certain apps during work hours?
➡️ Yes, use Do Not Disturb mode with exceptions for critical apps.

Q2: Why don’t some notifications appear on my lock screen?
➡️ Check Lock screen notifications settings in Hello UI to ensure they are allowed.

Q3: How do I stop apps from sending promotional notifications?
➡️ Use Notification categories to block promotional channels or spam.

Q4: Can I see notifications I accidentally dismissed?
➡️ Yes, enable Notification history to access all recent notifications.

14. Conclusion

Managing notifications on Motorola devices with Hello UI is crucial for productivity and convenience. By following these step-by-step instructions, you can:

  • Reduce unnecessary distractions

  • Prioritize important alerts

  • Ensure privacy on the lock screen

  • Recover dismissed notifications

With proper notification management, your Motorola device will help you stay informed without being overwhelmed.

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