Block During Game Feature in Game Booster

Last Update date : Feb 19. 2024

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If you’re receiving calls, messages and app notifications when playing gaming apps, you can turn on the "Block during game" feature in Game Booster. In the app, you can block specific features of the device that may interfere with your gameplay.

Smartphone showing the “Block during game” feature screen.

“Block during game” will block certain notifications whenever you have a game opened, so you won't have to worry about being interrupted. However, keep in mind that some notifications cannot be blocked and will always appear during games.

Note: Check if your device's software and related apps are updated to the latest version to avoid experiencing any problems when following the recommendations below.

Setting Up 'Block During Game'

You can set up the “Blocking during game” feature while playing a game. 

Note: By turning on the switch next to “Notifications”, you will prevent certain notifications and alerts from appearing when you're playing a game. Remember that not all alerts will be blocked, such as alarms and certain app notifications, for example those from Facebook Messenger.

Step 1. During a game, tap the game booster icon at bottom left. Step 1. During a game, tap the game booster icon at bottom left.

Step 1. During a game, tap the game booster icon at bottom left.

Step 2. Settings button highlighted. Step 2. Settings button highlighted.

Step 2. Click the settings button.

Step 3. Select “Block during game” option. Step 3. Select “Block during game” option.

Step 3. Select “Block during game” option.

Step 4. You can tap the switch to enable or disable notifications and other settings such as "Auto brightness". Step 4. You can tap the switch to enable or disable notifications and other settings such as "Auto brightness".

Step 4. You can tap the switch to enable or disable notifications and other settings such as "Auto brightness".

For further assistance, please contact our Chat Support or technical experts on 1300 362 603. To find your Samsung product's User Manual, head to Manuals & Downloads.

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