Android 15: What You Need to Know About Notification Changes

As a frequent user of the Phone Link app on Windows, you’re likely accustomed to seeing your phone notifications mirrored on your computer. However, if you’ve recently updated your Android device to Android 15, you might notice some changes in the way you receive notifications.

New Notification Feature in Android 15

A recent discovery by Android Authority contributor Mishaal Rahman has shed light on a new feature introduced in Android 15 that’s impacting the way notifications work. Phone Link has started displaying a warning, stating that certain notifications might not appear due to a new protection measure.

What’s Causing the Change?

The warning is referring to Android 15’s ability to prevent third-party apps from accessing notifications that contain sensitive information. This includes notifications with details like two-factor authentication codes. Android 15 marks these notifications as “sensitive” and only allows “trusted” apps with the RECEIVE_SENSITIVE_NOTIFICATIONS permission to read them. This includes system apps, as well as some third-party apps like those for smartwatches or smart glasses.

The Impact on Phone Link

As a third-party app, you might expect Phone Link to be affected by this new feature. However, Android 15 is supposed to recognize Phone Link as a companion app, granting it the necessary permission to read sensitive notifications. Unfortunately, it seems that this recognition only applies to Samsung devices running One UI 6.1.1 or later.

• Phone Link might not be able to display certain notifications on your computer if your Android device is running Android 15.
• This issue is specific to Android 15 and is intended to improve security by protecting sensitive information.
• If you’re using a Samsung device, you might still be able to see these notifications if you’re running One UI 6.1.1 or later.

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