Notifications mode on BlueStacks 4

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You can track your in-game progress without running BlueStacks 4 all the time. Notification mode keeps you updated with real-time alerts, even when BlueStacks 4 is minimized—saving power while ensuring you never miss important updates.

Features

  • See all notifications in one place, even when BlueStacks 4 is minimized.

  • Choose which apps send notifications and what type.

  • Save power by keeping apps closed when in Notification mode.

  • Enable/disable sound alerts and snooze notifications.


Enable Notification Mode

  • Click the hamburger menu and from the drop-down menu, select Settings.

  • Select the Notifications tab and toggle Notification Mode ON/OFF.

  • Customize Notification preferences by clicking on the slider to enable or disable settings for sounds, toast, gamepad alerts, etc.

  • Scroll down to App Notifications and enable/disable notifications for specific apps.                


Enter Notification Mode

  • Click X to close BlueStacks 4. If prompted, click Yes to enable Notification mode.

  • BlueStacks 4 will minimize and a popup message will appear to confirm activation.

  • When a new notification arrives, the BlueStacks 4 icon appears with the unread count.

  • Click the icon to view notifications.

  • Click the BlueStacks 4 icon to view unread notifications and select one to launch the game.

Snooze Notifications

  • Click the Bell notifications icon from the top bar.

  • Hover over a notification from the list and click the Crossed Bell icon.

  • Choose snooze duration from 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, or Forever.


Thank you for choosing BlueStacks. We hope you enjoy using it. Happy Gaming!

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