Skip to content
Droid Tools
Home
About UsContact
Editorial PolicyReview Policy
Privacy PolicyCookie PolicyTerms & Conditions
⌘K
Search
FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramThreadsBlueskyTikTokYouTubeRedditTelegramRSS Feed
Trending:
Galaxy S26•Pixel 10•Android 16•Nothing OS•Gemini AI•Smartwatches•Tech Deals•Latest Reviews•How-to Guides
Droid Tools

Droid Tools covers the latest Android news, device reviews, app updates, and OS guides. Stay informed with hands-on coverage from mobile tech experts.

Explore

  • News
  • Apps
  • OS
  • Phones
  • Reviews

Legal & Info

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Editorial Policy
  • Review Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Cookie Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Disclaimer
  • HTML Sitemap
  • XML Sitemap
© 2026 Droid Tools. All rights reserved.
Home/Guides/Change how notifications are displayed on Android lockscreen
Guides

Change how notifications are displayed on Android lockscreen

Cristian Penisoara
Sep 12, 2025Updated Apr 6, 20262 min read
Cristian Penisoara
Cristian Penisoara
Guides Writer · Android Power User
Cristian Penisoara is a Guides Writer and Android specialist at Droid Tools. An Android user since version 2 and a professional event photographer, he combines technical curiosity with a detail-oriented approach - every guide he publishes is tested step-by-step on a real device before it goes live.
Profile →
Change how notifications are displayed on Android lockscreen
0%
Share on XFacebookBluesky
Follow on Google
Advertisement
Trust this source on GoogleAlways see our reviews and tech guides first in search results
Add trusted source

Key Takeaways

Automated Editorial Synthesis
AI Overview
  • On your Pixel running Android 16 QPR1 or later, head to settings.
  • Find and tap Notifications.
  • Hit Notifications on lock screen.

With Android 16 QPR1, changes on how the how lock screen notifications are displayed came. The abrupt shift may be a little confusing if you’re not used to it. Now that the “compact” and “full” views are available, this guide will assist you in selecting the appropriate one.

In its new condensed layout, Google’s latest Android release by default shows notifications on the lock screen. merely one notification is displayed in the presentation; all other notifications are merely represented by app icons in the overflow menu below. The secondary compact portion receives alerts that are viewed.

Advertisement

The only alternative way for alerts to appear on the Pixel’s lock screen is “full list.” Notifications are displayed in cards and in the order they were received. Although they can be enlarged, they do occupy a considerable lot of room.

There are further choices as well. Notifications that are viewed without any action performed, such as unlocking the phone, are buried until the phone is unlocked when the “display seen notifications” setting is disabled. In order to keep the shade clear, the option to “Show silent notifications” will show alerts from apps that have been manually or automatically switched to silent.

Here’s how to set your preferred view:

Advertisement
  1. On your Pixel running Android 16 QPR1 or later, head to settings.
  2. Find and tap Notifications.
  3. Hit Notifications on lock screen.
  4. Choose between Compact View and Full list.
notifications list on Android 16

Although you can always go back, for some people, full view can be the greatest choice. In contrast to compact mode, which only shows one notification at the top, all Pixel lock screen notifications are always shown in that mode. All of this depends on personal taste, but that’s what makes Android what it is!

You May Also Like
Recommended
1

MobileTopUP Network Inside Out: 47 Countries, 230+ Operators, One Checkout

MobileTopUP Network Inside Out: 47 Countries, 230+ Operators, One Checkout
2

How to turn off Safe Mode on Android

turn off safe mode in android
3

Before using a new phone, disable these 5 Android settings.

galaxy s25 settings menu
Trust this source on GoogleAlways see our reviews and tech guides first in search results
Add trusted source
Tags:#android#lockscreen#notifications#pixel#qpr1
Recommended Deals
1 / 5
Google Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)

Google Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)

5.0
529.99
Buy on Amazon
👑A good choice
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

4.8
$1,012.97$1,099.00-8%
Buy on Amazon
✨DEAL
Google Pixel 11 Pro

Google Pixel 11 Pro

5.0
1,099.00$1,299.00-15%
Buy on Amazon
✨DEAL!
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)

5.0
$449.99$649.99-31%
Buy on Amazon
Google Pixel Watch 4

Google Pixel Watch 4

4.8
396.00$499.99-21%
Buy on Amazon
* As an Amazon Associate, Droid Tools earns from qualifying purchases. Read our editorial policy
Cristian Penisoara
Cristian PenisoaraGuides Writer · Android Power User

Cristian Penisoara is a Guides Writer and Android specialist at Droid Tools. An Android user since version 2 and a professional event photographer, he combines technical curiosity with a detail-oriented approach - every guide he publishes is tested step-by-step on a real device before it goes live.

Advertisement

Comments & Discussions

Join the conversation! We use Disqus to handle comments. Click the button below to load the comment section.

Advertisement

Latest Stories

Google Messages rolls out Keep Notes integration from the September Android Drop
01

Google Messages rolls out Keep Notes integration from the September Android Drop

02

Honor MagicOS 11 debuts September 15 with Glazed Architecture, faster YOYO

03

OnePlus 16 reservations open in China, revealing design and colors ahead of launch

04

Honor MagicOS 11 to debut with hidden Power Saving Suggestions feature

Advertisement
Amazon Deals
5.0
Google Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)

Google Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)

Best Price
529.99
Buy

Top Deals

Pixel Watch 5 vs. Pixel Watch 4: what actually changed

Deal
Pixel Watch 5 vs. Pixel Watch 4: what actually changed

Apple Watch Series 12 vs Pixel Watch 5: how they compare

Deal
Apple Watch Series 12 vs Pixel Watch 5: how they compare

Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition drops to under $700 at Amazon

Deal
Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition drops to under $700 at Amazon
Advertisement
Advertisement
Recommended stories

Continue reading

More from this category →
MobileTopUP Network Inside Out: 47 Countries, 230+ Operators, One Checkout
GuidesSep 12, 2026

MobileTopUP Network Inside Out: 47 Countries, 230+ Operators, One Checkout

Behind a two-tap recharge sits a surprising amount of plumbing. Every prepaid network has its own rules about what can be topped up, in which denominations, and how quickly credit posts to a SIM. MobileTopUP hides that complexity behind a single form: pick a country, enter a number, choose an amount. What the coverage map actually covers […]

By Robert Haba
turn off safe mode in android
GuidesSep 2, 2026

How to turn off Safe Mode on Android

Knowing how to turn off Safe Mode on Android comes in handy, since Safe Mode is a built-in troubleshooting tool that disables every third-party app on a phone and switches on Airplane Mode, making it easier to isolate an app causing lag, battery drain, or other issues. It's also useful for safely deleting a suspected […]

By Robert Haba
galaxy s25 settings menu
GuidesAug 28, 2026

Before using a new phone, disable these 5 Android settings.

Opening a brand-new phone has a particular excitement. After removing the plastic, you move your pictures, log into your Google account, and begin taking your first snapshot. However, we frequently overlook a few crucial settings that can improve our phone in all that excitement. I looked at a few options on my current phone, a […]

By Robert Haba
How to fix phone that wont turn on
GuidesAug 20, 2026

Android Phone Won’t Turn On? Try These Fixes

If your Android phone won’t turn on, connect it to a tested wall charger for at least 30 minutes, then hold the Power button for several seconds. If nothing happens, inspect the cable, adapter, outlet, charging port, and physical buttons before attempting a forced restart. A phone that appears completely dead may actually have a […]

By Robert Haba
Next in queue

Read the next article

The next story loads as you reach the end. You can also load it using the button.