How to Disable Samsung Max on Lock Screen

Quick Tips

• Open the Samsung Max app settings and tap on Appear at the top > turn the toggle off.
• You can also disable all Samsung Max app notifications from the Settings menu.
• If you still see ads on your lock screen, disable Wallpaper services from the Wallpaper and style settings.

Basic Fixes:

• Upgrade the Samsung Max plan: If you use the Samsung Max basic plan, you will see ads when using the app services. If you frequently use the app, upgrade your Samsung Max plan to an ad-free one.
• Disable the Samsung Max app: If you no longer require the Samsung Max app, disable it from the Settings menu. This way, the app will still be installed but not run on your Samsung Galaxy device unless enabled.

Fix 1: Disable Appear on Top Permission for Samsung Max

If the Samsung Max app has permission to show content on top of other apps, it might end up disrupting your experience by displaying content/ads on top of other apps. In this case, you can ensure the relevant permission is turned off. Here’s how.

Step 1: Long-press the Samsung Max app and tap on the i button.

Step 2: Here, tap on Appear on top. Ensure the Allow permission toggle is turned off.

Fix 2: Turn off Samsung Max Notifications

Although you have stopped Samsung Max lock screen ads, you may continue to see them in the notification center. To prevent this, turn off the relevant Samsung Max notifications categories on your Samsung Galaxy phone. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Long-press the Samsung Max app and tap on the i button to open the app Settings. Then, tap on Notifications.

Step 2: Here, tap on Notification categories. Turn off the toggle for the relevant notification categories.

Also Read: How to get rid of notifications on Samsung Galaxy phones

Fix 3: Turn off All Lock Screen Ads on Samsung Galaxy Phones

You can turn off ads and other partner content on Samsung Galaxy phone’s lock screen using settings. This will ensure you don’t see ads from other Samsung services either. Follow the steps below.

Step 1: Open Settings > tap on Wallpaper and style > Change wallpapers.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Wallpaper services. From the options, select None.

This should stop Samsung from showing any ads or related content on your Samsung Galaxy device’s lock screen.