How to Disable Ad Notifications from the Ola App on Android Phones

The Ola app, a popular ride-hailing service, can sometimes bombard your device with unwanted ad notifications. Fortunately, you can take several steps to manage these notifications effectively using your Android device's settings. This guide will walk you through the process of stopping ad notifications and managing other types of notifications from the Ola app.

Method 1: Disable Notifications from the Ola App

For those who wish to disable notifications from just the Ola app, follow these steps:

Go to your phone’s Settings app.

Scroll down and select Apps or Apps Notifications.

Find and tap on the Ola app from the list.

Tap on Notifications.

Toggle off the option for Show notifications, or adjust specific ad notification settings if available.

Method 2: Use Do Not Disturb Mode

If you want to limit notifications from all apps, using the Do Not Disturb feature is a convenient option:

Go to your phone’s Settings.

Tap on Sounds or Sounds Vibration.

Select Do Not Disturb.

You can customize which notifications to allow or block.

Method 3: Unsubscribe from Promotional Messages

If you want to opt-out of promotional notifications specifically:

Launch the Ola app.

Go to your profile or account settings.

Look for an option related to notifications or promotional messages.

Opt-out of promotional notifications if that option is available.

Method 4: Reinstall the App

If you're still receiving unwanted notifications, uninstalling and reinstalling the Ola app might help:

Go to your phone’s Settings.

Select Apps or Installed Apps.

Find the Ola app and uninstall it.

Download and reinstall the app from the App Store.

Method 5: Block Notifications via Android Settings

If you want to block notifications for a specific app more comprehensively, use these steps:

Go to Settings on your device.

Select Apps or Installed Apps.

Find the Ola app and tap on it.

Click on App notifications.

Disable the toggle for Show notifications.

Understanding Android Version Differences

Not all Android devices follow the exact same process. Here are step-by-step instructions for Android versions from Lollipop to Nougat:

Android Lollipop

Drop down the notification panel. In the settings menu, scroll down to Apps.

Select the Ola app, then find the checkbox titled Show notifications and turn it off.

Android Marshmallow

Drop down the notification panel and go to the Settings menu.

Find and select the Ola app. Tap on the Notifications section.

Enable the Block all option to completely block all notifications.

Android Nougat

Long press the Ola app icon.

Choose Show notifications silently, Block all notifications, or Don’t silence or block as needed.

By following these steps, you should be able to effectively manage and stop ad notifications from the Ola app on your Android device, ensuring a better user experience and less interruption.