5 Ways to Fix WhatsApp Group Notifications Not Working
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Common Fixes
Fix 1: Disable and Re-Enable WhatsApp Group Notifications
Turning off and re-enabling group notifications refreshes WhatsApp to fix existing glitches with group notifications.
On Android:Long-tap the WhatsApp icon to openApp info> tapNotifications> disable theGroup notificationstoggle and re-enable it.
On iPhone:Open your WhatsApp account settings from the bottom right (Gear icon) > selectNotifications> toggle offShow Notificationsunder Group Notifications, followed by re-enabling it.
Fix 2: Check Notification Categories (Android)
WhatsApp offers a dedicated Notification Categories feature on certain Android devices (e.g., Samsung) that controls group notifications. Ensure it is enabled to avoidmissing new notifications.
Note:This feature might be unavailable on some Android smartphones.
Step 1:OpenWhatsApp settingsand tapNotifications.
Step 2:SelectNotification categoriesand ensureGroup notificationsare enabled.
Fix 3: Enable High Priority Notifications for Groups (Android)
If you frequently miss new WhatsApp group notifications, assigning them a high priority resolves the issue.
Step 1:Open WhatsApp, tap thethree-dot menuat the top right corner, and selectSettings.
Step 2:SelectNotificationsand enable the toggle forUse high priority notificationsunder Groups settings.
Fix 4: Enable Background Activity for WhatsApp
Missingbackground activitypermissions are a common cause of group notifications not working on WhatsApp. Enabling these permissions manually will resolve the problem.
On Android:Long-tap the WhatsApp icon to openApp info> selectMobile data and Wi-Fi> toggle onUnrestricted data usage.
On iPhone:Open the iPhone Settings app, tapWhatsApp, and enable theBackground App Refresh.
Fix 5: Exit WhatsApp Beta Program
If you miss group notifications due to a buggy WhatsApp Beta update,exit the beta program, uninstall WhatsApp, and re-install its stable version. Follow these steps to exit the WhatsApp beta program:
Open the WhatsApp page in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and tapLeaveorOpt-outunder the Beta program section to exit.
Alternatively, you canleave all beta app programsat once on Android under Google Play StoreSettings>Account and device preferences>Leave beta programs.
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Last updated on 02 May, 2024
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