Samsung is cracking down on apps that spam your phone with ads

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• Samsung’s latest Device Care update can automatically block apps that spam your notifications with ads.
• The feature targets “frequent advertisement alerts” and puts offending apps into Deep Sleep mode.
• Currently limited to the Galaxy S26 series and may depend on One UI 8.5.

Blocking modes

• Basic blocking – Samsung uses its own data to find and block known ad‑spamming apps on your phone.
• Intelligent blocking – Your phone checks notifications in real time and decides if an app is sending too many ads.

Samsung notes that the feature isn’t perfect and may not always get it right. You can view which apps have been restricted at any time via:

Settings → Device care → Care report → Excessive alerts

Availability

• At the moment, the feature appears to be available only on the Galaxy S26 series.
• It is probably linked to One UI 8.5, which is just beginning to roll out.
• Samsung has not confirmed whether the tool will block its own notification ads.

How to get the update

The update rolls out in stages through the Galaxy Store. To check if Device Care version 13.8.80.7 is available:

1. Open the Galaxy Store.
2. Tap the menu (three lines).
3. Go to Updates.

If you don’t see it yet, check back in a few days or weeks.