Where to find Galaxy Store notification settings

Galaxy Store notifications come from Samsung's app marketplace, which is pre-installed on most Samsung phones. These notifications tell you about app updates, new releases, and special offers. You can turn them off entirely, or silence just the ones you don't want to see.

The fastest way is to go directly into the Galaxy Store app itself and change what it's allowed to notify you about. This takes about two minutes and gives you the most control — you can keep notifications for updates you care about while muting promotional messages.

Key Takeaways

  • Open the Galaxy Store app, tap your profile icon in the top right, then select Settings to find notification controls.
  • Toggle off "Notification" to stop all Galaxy Store messages, or uncheck specific notification types like promotions or new releases.
  • If you don't see a Notification toggle in Galaxy Store Settings, go to your phone's main Settings app and search for Galaxy Store permissions.
  • Turning off notifications in the Galaxy Store app is different from turning off notifications for the app itself — the app store method gives you finer control.
  • Some Samsung phones let you silence Galaxy Store notifications from the notification panel by long-pressing a notification and selecting "Don't show notifications from Galaxy Store."

Turn off notifications inside the Galaxy Store app

Open the Galaxy Store app on your phone. Look for your profile icon — it's usually a small circle or avatar in the top right corner of the screen. Tap it.

From the menu that appears, select Settings. Scroll down until you see notification options. You'll typically see toggles for things like "Notification," "Promotion," "New Release," or "Update Available." Turn off whichever ones you don't want. If you want to stop all Galaxy Store notifications at once, toggle off the main "Notification" switch.

Once you've made your changes, back out of Settings. The changes take effect right away — you won't receive the types of notifications you've disabled.

Use your phone's Settings app if Galaxy Store Settings doesn't have notification controls

Some older Samsung phones or regional versions don't show notification controls inside the Galaxy Store app itself. If you don't see a Notification toggle after following the steps above, use your phone's main Settings instead.

Open Settings on your phone and search for "Galaxy Store" using the search bar at the top. Tap Galaxy Store when it appears. Select Notifications or Permissions depending on what your phone shows. Toggle off Allow notifications or Notification permission. This stops all Galaxy Store notifications from reaching your phone.

Silence Galaxy Store notifications from your notification panel

When a Galaxy Store notification arrives, you can silence future ones without opening any settings. Long-press (hold your finger on) the notification in your notification panel. A menu will pop up with options.

Look for an option that says "Don't show notifications from Galaxy Store" or "Turn off notifications." Tap it. Your phone will stop showing Galaxy Store notifications going forward. This method works on most Samsung phones running Android 8 and newer.

If you change your mind later, you can turn notifications back on by reversing these steps — either in the Galaxy Store app settings or in your phone's main Settings app.

The difference between Galaxy Store notifications and app notifications

Galaxy Store notifications are messages from the app store itself — things like "App updates available" or "Check out this new game." App notifications are messages from individual apps you've installed, like a text message app or a game.

Turning off Galaxy Store notifications does not affect notifications from other apps. If you want to silence notifications from a specific app you downloaded, you'll need to go into that app's settings separately. The Galaxy Store app is just the marketplace where you find and update apps — it's not the apps themselves.

What to do if notifications keep coming after you've turned them off

If Galaxy Store notifications still arrive after you've disabled them, your phone may have cached old settings. Force-close the Galaxy Store app and reopen it. Go to your phone's Settings, search for "Galaxy Store," tap it, then select Storage and tap Clear Cache. This removes temporary files that might be overriding your notification choices.

If notifications still continue, restart your phone. Sometimes notification settings don't fully apply until your device powers down and back up. After restarting, check that your notification settings are still turned off — occasionally a restart resets them to default.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will turning off Galaxy Store notifications stop app updates?

No. Turning off notifications just means you won't see messages about updates — your apps will still update automatically if you have automatic updates turned on. You can check for updates manually anytime by opening the Galaxy Store app and tapping your profile icon, then selecting "Manage apps and device."

Can I turn off only promotional notifications but keep update notifications?

Yes. In the Galaxy Store app Settings, you'll usually see separate toggles for different notification types. Leave "Update Available" or "New Release" on and turn off "Promotion" or "Special Offers." This way you'll only get notified about things that matter to you.

What if I don't have a Galaxy Store app on my phone?

Some non-Samsung Android phones don't come with Galaxy Store pre-installed. If you don't see it in your app drawer, you don't have it and won't receive its notifications. You may have Google Play Store instead, which is Google's app marketplace.

Do I need to uninstall Galaxy Store to stop notifications?

No. You can't uninstall Galaxy Store on most Samsung phones because it's built into the system, but you don't need to. Turning off notifications in Settings is the right approach and takes just a few taps.

Will turning off notifications affect my Samsung account?

No. Notification settings only control what messages appear on your phone. Your Samsung account, app purchases, and cloud storage remain unchanged.