Samsung has rolled out a new update for its Device Care app, introducing a feature that automatically detects and blocks apps that spam users with excessive advertisements through notifications. The update, arriving with version 13.8.80.7, aims to improve the user experience by reducing unwanted promotional alerts on Galaxy devices.
The latest feature is designed to identify apps that repeatedly send ad-heavy notifications and automatically place them into “deep sleep” mode. Once an app is put into deep sleep, it can no longer run in the background or continue sending intrusive notifications to the user.
Samsung says the new system offers two levels of protection. The first is a basic blocking mode that relies on a predefined list of apps identified by Samsung as frequently sending spam advertisements. If one of these apps is detected on a user’s device, Device Care can automatically restrict its activity.
The second option is a more advanced “intelligent blocking” system. This feature continuously analyzes notifications appearing on the device to determine whether they are likely to be advertisements. If the app repeatedly pushes suspected ads, the system may automatically block it. However, Samsung has acknowledged that the AI-powered detection may not always be completely accurate.
Previously, users had to manually identify and uninstall apps responsible for notification spam. With this new automated approach, Samsung hopes to make it easier for users to maintain cleaner and less distracting smartphones without needing to constantly manage notifications themselves.
The Device Care app is pre-installed on most Samsung Galaxy smartphones running One UI software, meaning users do not need to download any additional applications. However, reports suggest that the new ad-blocking feature has so far only appeared on devices running One UI 8.5.
Samsung has not confirmed a full rollout timeline, but the feature is currently being gradually released and could take several days or weeks before becoming available to all supported Galaxy devices globally.
The latest update reflects Samsung’s growing focus on improving privacy, reducing digital clutter, and enhancing overall smartphone usability for Galaxy users worldwide.