How to Fix WhatsApp Notification Sound Not Working

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1. Allow WhatsApp to Show Notifications

Maybe you mistakenly did so while setting up WhatsApp or it accidentally happened due to a system error. Whatever the reason may be, if you’renot receiving WhatsApp notifications, check if the app is allowed to send you notifications.

On iPhone– Go toSettings>WhatsApp>Notifications. Here, ensure that the toggle next toAllow Notificationsis on.

On Android– Go toSettings>Apps>WhatsApp>Notifications. Here, ensure that the toggle next toAllow notificationsis on.

Fix 2. Check for Notification Summary or Notification grouping

Both iPhone and Android have built-in features that stop notifications from popping and disturbing you during working/studying time. If you often use Notification Summary (iPhone) or Notification grouping (Android), remove WhatsApp from their list.

On iPhone– Go toSettings>Notifications>Scheduled Summary. You can either toggle off the switch next toWhatsAppor disable the summary option completely.

On Android– Go toSettings>Notifications>Do not disturb>App Notification→Add WhatsApp(to allow the app to send notifications). Or you can simply toggle off Do not disturb all together.

Fix 3. Check WhatsApp In-App Notification Setting

Maybe you intended toturn off notifications for message reactionsor accidentally changed the notification setting whilesetting a custom ringtone for someone. Whatever, the reason, it wiser to check WhatsApp’s notification settings.

On iPhone– OpenWhatsAppand go toSettings(tap the gear icon for iPhone and three-dot icon > Settings for Android.) TapNotificationsand check that notifications for messages and calls are enabled. Plus, there is a ringtone selected in front of the Sound section and not none.

You might miss some important messages when the WhatsApp notification sound fails to work. So select a loud and clear notification tone for your WhatsApp.

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Last updated on 16 August, 2024

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