Notifications

1. Step 1

   A notification is a banner at the top of the screen.

   It pops up when something new arrives — a message, a sale, a reminder. If it sits in the middle of the screen, swipe it up to dismiss it. If it’s at the top, swipe it away to the right.

2. Step 2

   Open Settings. Find Notifications.

   Settings is the gear-shaped icon. Tap it, scroll until you see “Notifications,” and tap that. Every app on the phone is listed in one place.

3. Step 3

   Turn off the loud, pushy ones.

   Stores, games, social media — these do not need your attention. Tap each one and move the switch off. The app keeps working, it just stops shouting at you.

4. Step 4

   Leave the ones on that matter.

   The phone itself, your messages, your bank, the doctor — keep these. They tell you when something real has happened.