How to hide notifications on the Android lock screen
Go to Settings > Notifications > Notifications on lock screen and choose Don't show notifications, or the option that hides sensitive content until the phone is unlocked.
- Privacy & Security
- Easy · 1 min
- Pixel phones on Android 15 and 16
- Cheat sheet
How to do it
Open Settings > Security & privacy > More security settings > Notifications on lock screen.
If that row is missing, open Settings > Notifications > Notifications on lock screen.
Choose Don't show notifications, or show sensitive content only when unlocked.
You will still see that an app notified you, depending on the option. You will not see the message text from across the table. Lock the phone. The lock screen only helps if the phone is actually locked.
Questions people ask
Can I hide just the message text?
Yes. Pick the option that hides sensitive content. You still see which app notified you.
Does this help if my phone is unlocked?
No. It only protects the lock screen, so lock the phone when you put it down.
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