Notification Dots are purely visual indicators provided by the launcher. Unlike iOS badges (which show a count), Android dots simply indicate presence. For users who find these red dots anxiety-inducing, disabling them at the launcher level provides a cleaner home screen experience.8
Clean Up Your Home Screen: Remove Those Red Dots
The Problem: Those little red dots on your app icons are stressing you out.
The Fix: You can turn off notification badges globally.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Go to Settings > Notifications.
Scroll down to Notification dot on app icon.
Toggle it Off
Your home screen will immediately look cleaner and less demanding of your attention.
