Disable Bubble Notifications on Android

How to Disable Bubble Notifications on Android Phones and Tablets.

Bubble notifications (those floating chat heads) can be useful, but they can also get annoying. Learn how to turn them off on your Android device.

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Tested on: Sony Xperia 1V (Android 14)

What Are Bubble Notifications?

• Floating chat heads that appear over other apps
• Common in messaging apps like Facebook Messenger and Google Messages
• Can be helpful but may block screen space

How to Turn Off Bubble Notifications

Method 1: Disable for All Apps

1. Open Settings

• Tap the gear icon in your app drawer or notification panel.

1. Go to Apps & notifications

• Some phones may call this “Notifications” or “Apps.”

1. Select Notifications

• Look for “Bubbles” or “Bubble notifications.”

1. Toggle off “Allow apps to show bubbles”

• This disables bubbles for every app.

Method 2: Disable for Specific Apps

1. Go to Settings > Apps & notifications
2. Select the app you want to adjust (like Messages or Facebook Messenger)
3. Tap Notifications
4. Look for “Bubbles” and select “Nothing can bubble”

Alternative Method (For Some Samsung Devices)

1. Open Settings
2. Go to Notifications
3. Tap Advanced settings
4. Select Floating notifications
5. Choose Off

Why Disable Bubbles?

• Less distracting when using other apps
• Cleaner home screen
• Prevents accidental taps

If you change your mind later, just follow the same steps to turn them back on!

Note: Some apps may still show bubbles if they have their own in-app bubble settings.