samsung galaxy a3: block all notifications except email and sms Device: Samsung Duos (SM_A300H) Android version 5.0.2


I want something very basic: that my samsung galaxy a3 works like a phone and makes sound only for call, sms and alarm. No more FB nor email nor whatever notifications.

I googled and found some answers that doesn't suit my device. They say: Go to Settings -&gt; Device -&gt; Sound -&gt; Default Notification Sound -&gt; Silent. Next, set your text message sound to whatever you want.

I have Settings -&gt; Sounds and Notifications, and there I can silent notifications, but there is zero options for message.

Smartphones are so smart that they aren't phone anymore :(



This is what I see when I press sound button + options:
For most phones with Android Lollipop: on any home screen (while music is off), press the phone's volume down button, then select Priority.

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NOTE: If you choose None, then you will not be notified of any call, message, reminder or even alarm.

If the volume button shortcut doesn't work, try going to Settings &rarr; Sounds &rarr; Interruptions. There will be an option to select Allow only priority interruptions. The wording may be slightly different though.



For some Samsung devices, this FAQ  will be helpful.

See also:


Android Lollipop has killed Silent Mode: here's how to use Priority Mode
How to Set Up Android’s Priority Mode (and Get Back Silent Mode)
Set up 'Priority' mode on Android 5.0 Lollipop