How to Turn Off Allow Device Access Photos & Videos Notification
If you’re like many Android users, you probably find the constant notifications asking you for permissions to access photos and videos extremely annoying. Luckily, there are steps you can take to stop these repetitive prompts and regain control of your device notifications. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of turning off these notifications effectively.
Understanding the Notification Prompt
Before diving into how to disable these notifications, it’s essential to understand what they are and why they happen. Whenever an app requests access to your photos or videos, your Android device prompts you with a notification. This can occur frequently, especially if you use multiple apps that require such permissions.
Steps to Disable Notifications
1. Go to Settings
Open the Settings app on your device.
Scroll down and select Apps & Notifications.
2. Find the App
Look for the app that is sending you the annoying notification.
Tap on the app name to open its settings.
3. Manage Permissions
Within the app settings, tap on Permissions.
Here you will see the types of permissions the app is requesting, including photos and videos access.
Change the permission setting from Allow to Deny if you do not want the app to access your media files.
4. Disable App Notifications
Still in the app settings, go back and select Notifications.
Toggle off the notifications for that app if you no longer wish to see any alerts.
5. System Settings
If the notifications persist, you can also go to Settings > Privacy > Permission Manager > Photos and Videos.
Here, you can manage which apps are allowed to access your photos and videos, further reducing unwanted notification prompts.
Additional Tips
Regular Maintenance: Check app permissions periodically, especially after app updates. Updates can sometimes reset or change permission requirements.
Investigate Third-Party Apps: Some third-party apps might have aggressive notification settings. Adjust these as needed.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you should be able to stop those bothersome notifications related to photo and video access. Enjoy a more peaceful experience with your Android device!
Feel free to ask any questions or share your experiences below. If you have additional tips or methods that have worked for you, please do share those too!
I think those photos and videos access notifications are there for a reason, mainly to protect our privacy. They inform us when apps attempt to access sensitive information.
From my experience, social media apps like Instagram and Facebook are notorious for having excessive notifications regarding photo access. They can be overwhelming!
Once I turned off notifications for a few apps, it gave me so much peace! I don’t miss them at all. It’s definitely a personal choice how much notification noise to tolerate.