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Remove red notification badges for an iPhone app

Hide the little number on an app icon without blocking its notifications.

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Here’s how to do it.

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  1. 01Go to Settings → Notifications.
  2. 02Tap the app under Notification Style.
  3. 03Turn off Badges.

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