Notifications appear when gaming even with alerts blocked

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. This 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.

Galaxy S24 Ultra showing Block during game settings screen

Notifications appear when gaming even with alerts blocked

Note

Game Booster cannot be turned off or disabled.

Navigate to Game Booster settings.

Navigate to and open the Gaming Hub app, tap More options (the three vertical dots), and then tap Game Booster.

Alternatively, you can open a gaming app, then tap the Game Booster icon, and then tap the Settings icon.

Turn on the Block during game feature.

Tap Block during game, and then tap the switch next to Notifications. This will prevent certain notifications and alerts from appearing when you're playing a game. You can also tap the switch(es) next to the additional settings if desired.

Keep in mind that not all alerts will be blocked, such as alarms and certain app notifications, like those from Facebook Messenger.

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