Samsung has released an update to its Device Care application, introducing a new feature designed to manage intrusive push notifications on Galaxy smartphones. The update brings the app to version 13.8.80.7 and adds a function called Intelligent Blocking. This feature aims to reduce the frequency of annoying advertisements that appear on users' screens.
Samsung acknowledges the classification system is not perfect
The Intelligent Blocking mechanism analyzes incoming push notifications to determine if they contain advertising content. If an application sends such notifications too frequently, the system places that app into deep sleep mode. This action prevents the app from delivering any further notifications until the user manually intervenes. Users can restore functionality to blocked apps through the settings within the Device Care application.
This update is initially available for smartphones running One UI 8.5, including the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The new version is currently available for sideloading via platforms like APKMirror. Official distribution through the Samsung Galaxy Store and Google Play Store will likely take several weeks to reach all compatible devices.
Samsung acknowledges that the classification system for notifications is not perfect. The company states that the division between advertising and useful push notifications does not always work correctly. This admission suggests that legitimate alerts may occasionally be blocked by the new deep sleep mechanism.
Samsung has not confirmed the exact timeline for the official rollout of version 13.8.80.7 to all users. The company has not provided specific details on how the deep sleep mode affects battery life or app performance beyond notification blocking.
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