Samsung has rolled out a significant update to its Device Care app that tackles one of Android’s most persistent annoyances – excessive advertising notifications. The update to version 13.8.80.7 introduces intelligent detection that identifies apps bombarding users with ad notifications and automatically puts them into deep sleep mode.
The feature addresses growing user frustration with notification spam, which has become increasingly common as free apps rely heavily on advertising revenue. By proactively blocking these disruptive notifications, Samsung is positioning itself as a user-focused brand willing to protect customers from aggressive monetization tactics that degrade the mobile experience.
Device Care is Samsung’s built-in system optimization tool that helps Galaxy users manage their phone’s performance without technical expertise. The app already handles device optimization, RAM management, battery life improvement, and malware detection with simple one-tap controls. This ad-blocking feature represents a natural expansion of its device protection capabilities.
The new blocking system operates in two modes. Basic blocking identifies apps known for frequent ad notifications and blocks them whenever detected on your device. Intelligent blocking takes a more sophisticated approach, analyzing notification patterns to determine which alerts are advertisements and blocking them when they become too frequent. Samsung notes that the intelligent detection may not always be perfectly accurate.
According to reports, the update is rolling out in phases, meaning eligible users may need to wait several weeks before seeing the feature. Currently, it appears to be available primarily on the Galaxy S26 series, though Samsung hasn’t confirmed whether the feature is exclusive to One UI 8.5 or will eventually reach older software versions.
Users can review which apps have been restricted by navigating to Settings > Device care > Care report > Excessive alerts. This transparency allows users to understand which applications triggered the blocking system and potentially whitelist apps if needed.
The timing of this update is particularly relevant as mobile advertising has become increasingly aggressive. Many free applications now rely on frequent notification ads as a primary revenue stream, often crossing the line from occasional promotions to constant interruptions. Samsung’s proactive approach could pressure other Android manufacturers to implement similar protections.
To check for the Device Care update, users should visit the Galaxy Store, tap the menu button (three lines), and select Updates. The rollout timeline suggests broader availability should arrive over the coming weeks as Samsung continues its phased deployment strategy.