Only get notification bagde on app icon

[kvaaen]

Hello all

I just bought the new Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. I have been an Iphone user since 2008. So this is my first android phone ever.
So if this is a stupid question please forgive me.

If only i want a badge on the Icon saying there is something new how do i do this? I don't want any pop up message or anything else. I just want the badge icon.

Thank you.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! I'm not sure if that's possible, because I think the unread count badge feature is based on notifications. It's possible to turn off notifications for individual apps (or you can keep the visible notification but just turn off the tone) by opening the specific app, going to its settings menu, and looking for the notifications option. You could try doing that for your email or messaging app, and seeing if the unread count badge remains accurate, or if it turns off along with the notifications.