If you accidentally swiped away all notifications, there's a way to look at your notification history on Android. You do need to turn it on first, though.

How to add custom notification sounds and ringtones for contacts When your calls come through, you can instantly recognize who they are based on the new sound or ringtone you've set for your contact.

But all of Android's notification controls come after the fact. When you install an app, it gets permission to send notifications by default. That's it.

Android 16 totally changes how notifications work on your phone, thanks to two new features Overwhelmed by notifications? Want to find important information more easily? Help is on the way.