How to Disable Sensitive Notifications on Android 15

Android 15 comes along with a series of new add-ons, which include the amelioration of privacy and handling of notifications. Yet, one of the features that create trouble for some of the users is the Sensitive Notifications setting. This newly introduced innovation obstructs applications from gaining access to sensitive notifications; thus, even though it strengthens security, it also has a lot of inadvertent outcomes, the main one of which is the blocking of notifications for apps which are legitimate. In this guide, we are going to explore ways to remove Sensitive Notifications in Android 15, both basic and advanced.

Understanding Sensitive Notifications in Android 15

The Sensitive Notifications function in Android 15 guards apps that are not trusted from the utilization of delicate data in notifications. This is to prevent unauthorized access to notifications that include sensitive information, such as OTP codes, account verification, and other private content.

In Android 15, apps can only read sensitive notifications if they have the RECEIVE_SENSITIVE_NOTIFICATIONS permission. But, this permission is only for a small number of system-level services and trusted companion apps which can, in turn, also affect even valid apps that need notifications.

Why Disable Sensitive Notifications

For some of the users, Sensitive Notifications might interrupt the normal app functions, especially those apps that need notification access, for example, wearable device apps (such as smartwatches) or financial apps. Heretofore, such apps whether in their original design as clocks, trackers, or currencies, will not operate efficiently if they are blocked. As a result, users who encounter this problem will need to find a way out of it. That is why most users attempt to find methods to shut down this function.

How to Disable Sensitive Notifications on Android 15

There are two methods which help you to turn off these types of notifications on Android 15: through the device’s settings and via ADB commands. Alternatively, if the problem is not fixed with the settings procedure, you can try the second method and use the ADB command, which is the more technical way of solving the issue.

Method 1: Using the Settings Menu

• Open the Settings app on your Android phone.
• Navigate to Notifications.
• Find the option labelled Enhanced Notifications or similar (depending on the phone model and Android version) and tap it.
• Turn off Enhanced Notifications which prohibits the Sensitive Notifications restriction.
• Determine whether your apps are now providing notifications as expected.
  

This is a simple approach, but it may not completely solve the problem on all devices. If you find that it is not effective, go to a more in-depth solution that is provided below.

Method 2: Using ADB Commands

For people who already know how to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), this process is a method of providing more control.

1. Enable Developer Options:
   • Fang Settings > About Phone.
   • Press Build Number seven times until Developer Options are enabled.
2. Enable USB Debugging:
3. Under Settings > System, tap Developer Options and turn on USB Debugging.
4. Set Up ADB on Your PC:
   • On your computer, download and unzip the Android SDK Platform Tools.
   • Navigate to the extracted folder and launch the Command Prompt or Terminal.
5. Enter the ADB Command:
   • Connect your device to the PC through the USB.
   • In the Command Prompt, type the following command to permit notification access to a certain app: adb shell appops set [app_package_name] RECEIVE_SENSITIVE_NOTIFICATIONS allow Change [app_package_name] with the real package name of the affected app. (To get the package name, you can see the app in the Play Store URL or use an app inspector tool.)
6. Restart the App:
   • Shut down the app with the problem and reopen it to test if notifications are working correctly.

Note: This method typically involves technical steps yet it is very effective in the regulation of app permissions on a per-feature basis.

Additional Troubleshooting Tips

If the above methods don’t prove to be effective, try these:

• Clear Cache and Data: In case apps are having notification defects, cleaning the cache and data may help.
• Check for Updates: Make sure both the device and the software apps of the system, notifications, and permissions bugs can disappear with software updates.
• Restart Device: Restarting the device may also be a way to refresh the system and solve all not encountered until now notification bugs.

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