3 Ways to Fix Notification Sound Not Working on Android

Quick Tips

• Open the app settings and tap Notifications > make sure all toggles are enabled > set notification sound to Default.
• Go to your smartwatch’s official app and make sure all notification settings are enabled.
• Open Settings > System > Reset options > Reset app preferences > confirm. When finished, check again.

Basic methods:

• Adjust the volume of notifications: Use the volume buttons or go to the Settings menu to check the current notification volume. Press the volume up button on the side or use the slider in the sound settings menu to increase the ringtone and notification volume to maximum.
• Turn off DND or Vibrate mode: When enabled, DND will effectively silence all your notification alerts. The same thing can happen if your phone is set to vibrate. So, turn off DND and make sure the ringer is turned on to prevent this from happening.
• Turn off Bluetooth: If Bluetooth is enabled and your device connects to an external audio device, all notification alerts will appear on connected devices. To prevent this from happening, turn off Bluetooth on your Android phone.

Fix 1: Check notification sound settings for apps

Are you experiencing notification sound issues with a specific app on Android? It’s time to check the sound settings of this particular app and make sure that all relevant settings are enabled. Follow the steps below.

Step 1: Long press on THE application and press the I button to open the Application Information menu. Select Notifications.

2nd step: Ensure all seesaw are activated. Then press the bell icon next to a notification type and select Default.

Advice: You can also open Sound from the same menu and set a custom tone for specific apps.

Read also: How to Fix Notification Badges Not Showing on Android

Fix 2: Check Your Smartwatch Settings

Google’s renewed interest in smartwatches has brought a new vision to Android Wear. Most smartwatches come with an option to turn off notifications on the phone when connected. You need to open the corresponding watch app on your Android phone and turn off these options. Then check again.

Fix 3: Reset All Settings

Wrong settings adjustment can also cause notification sound not working issues on Android. In this case, you can reset all settings on your Android phone and see if that fixes the problem. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open Settings and press System. Select Reset options.

2nd step: Here, tap Reset app preferences And confirm the same.

Wait for the reset process to complete. Then wait a bit and check if the notification sounds work as expected on your Android phone.