Frequent Question: What Are App Icon Badges Android?
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An icon badge displays as a small circle or a number on the corner of an app’s icon. If an app has one or more notifications, it will have a badge. Some apps will combine multiple notifications into one and may only show the number 1. Other times, the badge may go away if you clear your notifications.

How do I get rid of icon badge notifications on Android?

Changing & Removing App Icon Badges

To begin, open Settings, then tap “Notifications.” Locate “App Icon Badges” and disable the switch next to it. Just like that, all of your S9’s apps will no longer display an intrusive badge.

Why can’t I turn on app icon badges?

An icon badge displays as a small circle or a number on the corner of an app’s icon. If an app has one or more notifications, it will have a badge. … If the badges are not displaying, you’ll need to enable the notifications for that app and then turn on the app icon badges.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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