How to Disable Game Center: 8 Steps

Table of contents:

How to Disable Game Center: 8 Steps
How to Disable Game Center: 8 Steps
Anonim

Although it is not possible to completely uninstall the iOS "Game Center" app, as it is an integral part of the operating system, it is possible to disable it to no longer be bothered by the continuous notification messages. You simply need to log out of the relevant application so that it is no longer linked to your Apple ID. At that point, it will be possible to disable notifications completely.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Log Out

Disable Game Center Step 1
Disable Game Center Step 1

Step 1. Launch the Device Settings app

It is located on one of the pages that make up the Home screen. In some cases it may be placed inside the "Utilities" folder.

Disable Game Center Step 2
Disable Game Center Step 2

Step 2. Scroll through the list to locate and select "Game Center"

The screen containing the "Game Center" app settings will be displayed.

Disable Game Center Step 3
Disable Game Center Step 3

Step 3. Tap your Apple ID

Most likely, it's the same Apple account you use on any iOS or macOS device you own.

Disable Game Center Step 4
Disable Game Center Step 4

Step 4. Select the "Exit" option

This will release the selected Apple ID from the "Game Center" app. This step affects only the latter application, it has no effect on other Apple services, such as iTunes or the App Store.

By unlinking the "Game Center" app from your Apple ID, you will have the option to disable it. To do this, simply press, for four consecutive times, the "Cancel" or "Cancel" button located within the app that will appear each time the latter require you to log in to the "Game Center"

Part 2 of 2: Disabling Notifications

Disable Game Center Step 5
Disable Game Center Step 5

Step 1. Go to the "Notifications" menu of the Settings app

To do this, start the Settings app or return to its main screen, then choose the "Notifications" item. You'll find it at the top of the Settings application menu.

Disable Game Center Step 6
Disable Game Center Step 6

Step 2. Select "Game Center" (iOS 9) or "Games" (iOS 10) from the appearing list of apps

This will display the configuration settings of the relevant notifications.

Disable Game Center Step 7
Disable Game Center Step 7

Step 3. Disable the "Allow notifications" slider

All notifications from the "Game Center" application will be disabled.

Disable Game Center Step 8
Disable Game Center Step 8

Step 4. Press the "Cancel" or "Cancel" button located on each "Game Center" screen you see appearing

Even after disabling the "Game Center" app, some specific video games may require access by displaying its login window (this happens because some games are designed to use the features offered by the "Game Center"). By performing this step four consecutive times you will have the option to disable this type of notifications.

Recommended: