There are several new features and options that are included in the new version of the operating system Android Marshmallow. Google has very effectively improved options such as best before date or the management of permits, but that is not the only thing that has been advanced, since it is possible to establish a system of notification priorities that are sent by the applications that are installed.
Prioritizing not only reduces unnecessary distractions, it also helps you respond to critical messages faster and can also improve autonomy By limiting unnecessary notifications that wake up the device repeatedly. The goal is clear: filter out noise and focus on what is truly important.
Android Marshmallow includes the new priority mode Do not bother, which advances what was already seen in Lollipop. This addition enables much greater configuration to establish the behavior of the Android device when issuing notifications, since it is possible to set individualized parameters per applicationThe progress is evident.
What you should do
We are going to indicate what needs to be done to take advantage of this new functionality of Android Marshmallow, providing the steps to follow so that the necessary configurations and adapt the operation of a phone or tablet easily and without loss.
These are the steps you must follow for each of the applications you have and you want to indicate specifically how their applications behave notifications:
- Access the System Settings using the icon with gear shape what's in the Notification Bar
- Now in the Device section, use the option called Sound and notifications. Locate Notifications for applications and access the submenu
- In the list of available developments you must individually select each one you choose. A screen will appear with the different behavior.
- To enable or remove each of the options, where there are possibilities such as Block all o Treat as a priority (which bypasses Do Not Disturb mode), simply move the corresponding slider. Once this is done, the behavior will vary as you've set, and you can easily undo it if you wish.
Others Tutorials for the Google operating system you can find out at this section Android Help and, in addition, there are options available for both Android Marshmallow and other versions of the development of the Mountain View-based company.
Why you should prioritize notifications
Reduce interruptions Increase your focus on your studies or work. By prioritizing only key alerts, you prevent trivial promotions, suggestions, or notifications from demanding your attention.
You can also respond faster to the urgent: calls from certain contacts, critical messages or bank notifications will go first on the panel.
And there's an added benefit: more batteryMany apps generate multiple notifications; by filtering them, the system uses less power to the processor and display, which has a positive impact on battery life.
More ways to adjust priority from Android
In addition to the menu of each app in Marshmallow, Android allows manage from several points:
- From Settings > Applications: : go to the app > Notifications and check your notifications categories or channels (if available). Activate the ones that interest you and deactivate the accessory ones. Some include High priority to highlight ads.
- Hold down a notice in the notification panel: you will be able to prioritize, mute or block that category or conversation instantly.
- Quick setting Do Not Disturb: From quick settings, turn on Do Not Disturb and create profiles (for example, sleep or work) to allow only specific calls or apps.
History, snooze, and smart mute
Activate Notification history in Settings > Notifications for recover closed notices recently or check what was received during the day.
Enable Snooze notifications and, by swiping slightly on a notification, tap the snooze icon to have Android remind you in 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes. Ideal for important messages that you can't attend to right away.
If you are not interested in an app but do not want to disable its ads, silence her: Press and hold the notification and choose Silent to receive it without sound or vibration.
Conversations, bubbles and privacy
Messaging apps are organized by conversations. Press and hold a chat notification and mark it as priority to appear at the top and show your avatar on the lock screen.
Activate the burujas if your app supports it, you can respond in a floating window without opening the full app.
En Lock screen notifications, decide whether to show content, hide it or not show anything and protect your privacy when the phone is locked.
Sound, vibration and flash
In Settings > Sound and vibration adjust the notification volume and the default toneMany apps allow you to choose own sounds by category to recognize them instantly.
If your mobile does not have LED, activate Flash notifications (camera flash or screen flash) to receive a flash when a pending alert arrives.
Manufacturer order and layers
In some layers like One UI you can choose how they are ordered: by priority o per hour. Go to Settings > Notifications > Sort notifications and choose Per hour if you prefer the most recent ones above.
System UI Tuner and third-party apps
In Marshmallow you can enable the System UI Configurator holding down the rueda Settings in the quick panel. There you will find controls for priority and Do Not Disturb options. Not all manufacturers allow this; if it doesn't appear, the app SystemUI Tuner (requires ADB permissions) offers similar access.
If you need even more control, managers like Glimpse Notifications or BuzzKill allow you to create advanced rules by keywords, contacts or categories, schedule silences and group alerts to decide which ones stand out and which ones are hidden.
Combining the mode Do not bother With app, category, and conversation priorities, plus history, snooze, and mute, you can tame the barrage of notifications and focus on what matters most without missing anything.
