Are you tired of seeing “Shared with You” notifications in your iPhone? Well, you’re not alone. Many Apple users find it annoying to have their photos, links, and other content shared with them by family and friends flooding their iPhone notifications. In this blog post, we’re going to discuss several methods that can help remove the “Shared with You” notifications on your iPhone. Whether you want to turn off specific types of shared content or all of them entirely, we’ve got you covered with easy-to-follow steps and helpful tips.
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Why You Need to Remove Shared with You Notifications
Despite Apple’s intention to make it easier for users to share content with each other, some people find that the “Shared with You” notifications can be overwhelming and distracting. For instance, if you don’t want your family members to share their photos and videos with you on your iPhone’s gallery app, or you don’t want your friends to share their articles and links with you, it’s important to know the different methods to disable them. In addition, it can save your iPhone’s storage since disabling the notifications will free up some space. Lastly, if you don’t want anyone to know that you opened or viewed their shared content, removing the notification is the best option.
Method 1: Disable Shared with You Notifications for Specific Apps
Apple released the Shared with You feature to integrate content shared with you other apps. Thankfully, it’s possible to disable notifications for specific apps. Here are the steps:
1. Tap and launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and select the app you want to disable the notifications for (e.g., Photos, Music, etc.).
3. Tap on Notifications.
4. Toggle off the switch next to “Shared with You” notifications.
Pros:
– You can still access shared content from that app without notifications.
– It’s simple and easy to execute.
– It won’t affect the notification settings of other apps.
Cons:
– You have to repeat the process for each app you want to disable shared with you notifications.
– You still have to deal with notifications from other types of sharing apps.
Method 2: Disable “Shared with You” Notifications for All Apps Uniformly
If you prefer to remove shared with your notifications for all the apps on your iPhone, then you can follow these steps:
1. Tap and launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on Notifications.
3. Scroll down and select Shared with You.
4. Toggle off the switch next to Allow Notifications.
Pros:
– It’s a quick and simple approach to disable notifications for all apps at once.
– You won’t receive distracting notifications anymore.
– It saves your iPhone memory.
Cons:
– If you rely on Shared with You frequently, you may miss important content.
– You may still get notifications from other sharing platforms.
Method 3: Disable Specific Types of Shared Content Notifications
Apple includes different types of shared content notifications for each app. If you don’t want to disable all the “Shared with You” notifications, such as Photos or Music, you can disable specific types of content notifications by following these steps:
1. Tap and launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on Notifications.
3. Scroll down, and select an app where you want to disable notifications for specific shared content types.
4. Tap on Shared with You.
5. Disable notifications for the type of shared content you want to disable (e.g., Photo & Video, Music, Podcasts, etc.).
Pros:
– You can still receive content notifications for other sharing types you’re interested in.
– It’s easy to customize your notification preferences for different apps.
Cons:
– It still requires some effort and time to go through app by app to specify notification settings.
– You may still receive notifications from other types of sharing.
What to Do If You Can’t Disable Shared with You Notifications
If you try these methods and still find that the shared with your notifications are still showing up, you may want to consider the following options:
1. Restart your iPhone
Restarting your iPhone can help to get rid of any technical glitch or bug that might be interfering with notifications.
2. Update iOS
Apple regularly releases system updates that come with bug fixes and improvements. A software update may address issues with shared with your notifications.
3. Contact Apple Support
If none of the above fixes works, contact Apple Support and let them know the issue you’re facing in detail.
Bonus Tip
Aside from disabling the Shared with You option, you may want to try a different notification style. For instance, you can set the notifications for specific apps to “Silent” mode, which still shows the notification but doesn’t produce an alert sound.
5 FAQs
Q1: Why am I still getting Shared with You notifications after following the methods?
A: Try restarting your iPhone or updating iOS to see if the issue resolves. If it persists, contact Apple support.
Q2: Will disabling Shared with You notifications affect my favorite content?
A: No, disabling Shared with You notifications only stops the notification from appearing but you can still access your favorite content.
Q3: Is there any difference between Shared with You notifications and native app notifications?
A: Yes, Notifications from native apps come from the application itself. Shared with You notifications come from another person who has shared the content with you.
Q4: How do I enable Shared with You Notifications after disabling them?
A: Reverse the method you used to disable Shared with You notifications. Enable the notification via your iPhone’s Settings app in specific apps or in the Shared with You menu.
Q5: Can I customize the notification settings for each contact who shares content with me?
A: No, you can’t customize the notification settings for individual contacts. You can only do it indirectly through the Shared with You settings or app-specific settings.
Final Thoughts
There’s nothing more annoying than getting constant “Shared with You” notifications on your iPhone, especially if they’re coming from someone who constantly shares trivial content. Removing these notifications isn’t rocket science, though. With the three straightforward methods we’ve shared in this blog post, you can easily disable or customize your Shared with You notifications, so they don’t appear as often. Additionally, don’t forget to try our bonus tip to set a different notification style, and if you encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to contact Apple Support.