You Asked: What Is Notification Dots in Android?
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At their core, Android O’s notification dots represent an expanded system for delivering notifications. As the name suggests, the feature causes a dot to appear in the upper-right corner of an app’s icon on your home screen whenever that app has a notification pending.

How do I use notification dots?

To enable notification dots, open up the Settings app and go to Notifications. Once in Notifications, locate and tap the app you want to enable. Once in that app window, tap the slider for Allow notification dot. You can then go back and enable the feature for all the apps you need.

How do I get rid of dot notifications?

Once you’re in Settings, go to Apps & Notifications > Notifications > Allow notifications dots and toggle off the option.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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