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Re: Show HN: DoNotNotify – Log and intelligently block notifications on Android

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Post by mattbee »

awaaz wrote: post #11
mattbee wrote: post #8

I've been happy with the solution of switching off notifications from apps that interrupt me with promotions - one strike and they're out. The remaining notifications are _still_ frequent enough that no single app can expect to get my attention with a single buzz. It's not like apps don't upsell to when I _open_ them and have to swipe away ads before I can use them. So why give them another channel? 25-years ago me i…

> I've been happy with the solution of switching off notifications from apps that interrupt me with promotions - one strike and they're out. I have exactly the same policy. But in my case I am forced to keep notifications enabled from apps like MyGate (since nobody would be able to visit me without it) and I have no say in the matter - my gated society uses it and my only way out is to pay for the app itself.

Ah OK - personally that would move it from an "annoying app with adverts" charge (that I'd resist) to a "leasehold bullshit" charge (that I'd pay).

I am stuck similarly with the ClassDojo app that my kids school uses to communicate with parents. The notifications are just "You have a new notification!" which leads to a slow app load, an upsell splash, before finally having to scroll to find the important message from a teacher. In this case though, paying would not make it any less slow to use.

I just check once a week instead, and the parents WhatsApp group fills in the gaps for me.

Re: Show HN: DoNotNotify – Log and intelligently block notifications on Android

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Post by BeetleB »

princevegeta89 wrote: post #14

I use an app called BuzzKill on Android for achieving this and many more things. I usually keep my notification bar at an absolute minimum when it comes to the number of notifications, but this app allows me to set rules for notifications based on their content. By default, all apps that I use have notifications turned off by default and they also get into deep sleep mode. So I'm sure they are not even running after…

I second Buzzkill. My comment was going to be "What does this do that Buzzkill doesn't?"

Re: Show HN: DoNotNotify – Log and intelligently block notifications on Android

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Post by 0xbadcafebee »

The Before Launcher for Android has a notification filter as well, and is a great simple launcher. It doesn't let you create rules, but you can enable/disable each app's notification, choose what kind of notification it gives, and you can enable/disable categories of notifications (call, navigation, event, alarm, progress, system, car_emergency, stopwatch, missed_call, reminder). You swipe right on the launcher and it shows you the pending notifications.

Re: Show HN: DoNotNotify – Log and intelligently block notifications on Android

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Post by lukan »

The mygate app you have to use made me curious.

They proudly advertise:

"Capture the attention of India’s most sought-after communities"

https://mygate.com/ad-platform/"

Faszinating, literal vendor lock in. I know that moving places suck (I am just doing it), but this would be unacceptable for me.

Re: Show HN: DoNotNotify – Log and intelligently block notifications on Android

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Post by aliher1911 »

awaaz wrote: post #4
Multrex wrote: post #2

Tried with Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 to hide the VPN and DNS notification from Android System notification service but it does not work.

Can you share a screenshot of the notification, and the rule that you created for it at aj@donotnotify.com please? Also, do note that if it is a persistent notification[1] then the Android OS does not allow it to be dismissed. In such a case, you will see the notification in the blocked history with a warning icon next to it. [1] https://developer.android.com/develop/ui/views/notifications...

AutoNotification app can block persistent notifications if I understand correctly what it is. Hides things like "Wifi Calling" that you can't normally disable, swipe. Doesn't require root. So there might be the way. It became less reliable on latest samsung phones, but works on pixels afaik.

Re: Show HN: DoNotNotify – Log and intelligently block notifications on Android

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Post by Willamin »

mattbee wrote: post #8

I've been happy with the solution of switching off notifications from apps that interrupt me with promotions - one strike and they're out. The remaining notifications are _still_ frequent enough that no single app can expect to get my attention with a single buzz. It's not like apps don't upsell to when I _open_ them and have to swipe away ads before I can use them. So why give them another channel? 25-years ago me i…

I also do my best to stick to a "one strike and they're out" personal policy.

But I also have apps that push marketing through notifications _and_ are urgent on a reoccurring basis (usually delivery or rideshare apps). For those, I'd love if there was a system notification setting (per app) for "allow notifications from this all for the next X hours" _and_ a simple UX to make that happen.

Re: Show HN: DoNotNotify – Log and intelligently block notifications on Android

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Post by sega_sai »

I have an Android phone and it's constantly set to 'Do not disturb'. I only have a couple of people that are exempt (you can do that in the settings). Because of this I am not too fussed about even occasional extra notification, because I deal with all of them when I have time.

Re: Show HN: DoNotNotify – Log and intelligently block notifications on Android

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Post by CerNai »

cjbarber wrote: post #12

It would be neat to be able to do LLM filtered notifications. Perhaps with a local LLM for users that prefer. I hope that Apple does a better job of this too! I don't want Uber's ad notifications, but I do want their notifications about my vehicle status.

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Re: Show HN: DoNotNotify – Log and intelligently block notifications on Android

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Post by swah »

shrubby wrote: post #9
reedf1 wrote: post #7

My solution to this problem was to have my phone permanently on silent. The logic being - there was nothing so urgent 25 years ago that couldn't be solved by an asynchronous answering machine message checked once a day; why do I need moment to moment updates now. Nowadays I'd probably use a tool like yours. My partner is going through legitimate withdrawal symptoms after two years of short-form content addiction. Tur…

I'm occasionally keeping my data turned off and am telling everyone "if urgent call me".

(3rd world) problem: most people think calling is pressing the phone button inside Whatsapp.

Re: Show HN: DoNotNotify – Log and intelligently block notifications on Android

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Post by modeless »

Android (at least on Pixel) recently added a notification spam detection system, under the name "Notification Organizer". Unfortunately they don't let you block the spam, only deprioritize it. So it won't make noise, but you still have to manually dismiss it from the notification drawer. The PMs almost had the right idea...

Luckily on Android you can use Tasker and the AutoNotification plugin to block specific notifications that bug you. And I guess this app is now another alternative. I don't know how iOS people live without the ability to do this. My wife, who uses iOS, is constantly complaining about annoying notifications and there's nothing I can do to help her.

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