Notification channels and categories

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Notification channels give users granular control over notification types on Android 8+. I create channels with unique IDs, names, and importance levels. Channels group related notifications—messages, reminders, promotions. Users control vibration, sound, and visibility per channel. NotificationCompat.Builder specifies channel ID. Importance levels range from MIN (no sound) to HIGH (heads-up). Channel groups organize multiple channels. Once created, channels cannot be programmatically modified—only users can change settings. Notification categories hint system behavior for Do Not Disturb. Proper channel design respects user preferences and improves notification experience, preventing users from blocking all app notifications.