12 Best Solutions to Fix Samsung Notification Sounds Not Working
Samsung Galaxy phones are known for their extensive customization options, including notification settings. However, some users have reported issues with notification sounds not working on their Samsung devices. This problem can occur across all models and for various apps. If you're experiencing this issue, don't worry! In this article, we will provide you with 12 effective solutions to fix Samsung notification sounds not working problem. Let's dive in!
Restart Your Phone
Before trying any other fixes, start by restarting your Samsung phone. Sometimes a simple restart can resolve the issue of notification sounds not working.
It could also be possible that you you're facing low notification sound problem due to the general low volume issues which you can fix by trying and applying some effective solutions for low volume issues on Samsung Galaxy phones.
Check and Increase Notification Volume Level
Samsung Galaxy phones have a separate volume level for notifications. Even if your ringtone volume is high, if the notification volume is low, you won't hear the notification sounds. To check and increase the notification volume level:
- Go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume.
- Increase the slider next to Notifications by moving it to the right.
- Alternatively, press the volume buttons on the side of your phone and adjust the notification volume from there.
If the notification slider appears greyed out, move on to the next fix.
Disable Mute or Vibration Mode
Accidentally enabling the Mute or Vibration mode on your Samsung phone can result in no notification sounds. To disable these modes and enable Sound mode:
- Go to Settings > Sounds and vibration.
- Check the box under Sound to enable Sound mode.
- You can also turn on Sound mode from the Quick settings panel.
Disable Separate App Sound
The Separate app sound feature on Samsung Galaxy phones can cause notification sounds to not work for specific apps. This feature plays sounds from selected apps through another device, such as a Bluetooth speaker. To disable Separate app sound:
- Open Settings > Sounds and vibration > Separate app sound.
- Turn off the toggle for Turn on now to disable the feature.
- Alternatively, customize the setting and change the Audio device for the selected app.
Disconnect Connected Bluetooth Devices
If a Bluetooth device, such as a speaker or headphones, is connected to your Samsung phone, notifications will play through the device instead of the phone. Disconnect the Bluetooth device or turn it off to start receiving notifications on your phone.
Check Watch Settings
If you have a smartwatch connected to your Samsung phone, it may be muting notifications on your phone. Check the settings of your connected watch and disable this feature. For Samsung Galaxy watches:
- Open the Wearable app and tap on Notifications.
- Tap on See all notification settings followed by Mute connected phone. Turn it off on the next screen.
Additionally, try re-pairing your watch with your phone.
Unmute Individual Contacts
If you're not receiving notifications for specific contacts in an app, they might have been accidentally muted. To unmute contacts in the Samsung Messages app:
- Open the Samsung Messages app and find the contact you want to unmute.
- Touch and hold the chat thread of the person and tap on Notifications at the bottom to allow notifications.
- Alternatively, open the chat thread, tap on the three-dot icon at the top, and select Unmute, Show notifications, or the notifications icon.
Check Individual App Notification Settings
If notification sounds aren't working for a specific app, notifications might be disabled for that app. Enable notifications from both the app itself and phone settings. To enable notifications from phone settings:
- Go to Settings > Apps.
- Tap on the problematic app, such as Samsung Messages.
- Navigate to Notifications.
- Ensure Show notifications is enabled.
- Tap on each notification category, such as General notifications, and enable it.
- Check the box next to Alert instead of Silent and ensure the notification sound is not set to Silent.
- Consider changing the notification sound to a different tone.
To enable notifications from the app, open the app settings and ensure notifications are enabled. Verify that you are changing the settings for the right or default app if your phone has multiple apps for the same purpose.
Disable Do Not Disturb Mode
The native Do Not Disturb (DND) mode on your Samsung phone may be causing the notification sounds to not work. Disable it by going to Settings > Notifications > Do not disturb. Turn off DND and any automatic schedule. If you're using third-party DND apps, either turn them off or customize them to allow notifications.
Check Hearing Accessibility Setting
Take a look at the Turn off all sounds accessibility setting on your Samsung phone. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Hearing and disable Mute all sounds.
Check Third-Party Apps
Some third-party apps, particularly battery saver, antivirus, security, and notification apps, may interfere with notifications. Check recently installed third-party apps and disable or uninstall any that may be causing issues.
Check Sleeping Apps
Check if any apps on your Samsung phone are in sleeping mode. When apps are put to sleep, they won't run in the background, which can cause notification problems. To remove apps from sleeping mode:
- Go to Settings > Battery (or Device care) > Background usage limits.
- Check Sleeping apps and Deep sleeping apps.
- Remove the problematic app from the list.
- You can also use the search function in settings to find the Sleeping apps setting.
Reset Settings
If none of the above solutions work, you can try resetting all settings on your Samsung Galaxy phone. This will not delete your personal data but will reset settings such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and app permissions. To reset settings:
- Go to Settings > General Management > Reset > Reset all settings.
In conclusion, if you're experiencing issues with notification sounds not working on your Samsung phone, try these 12 solutions to resolve the problem. Remember to check Samsung phone notification settings individually for each app and ensure that the volume levels are adjusted correctly. Hopefully, one of these fixes will help you restore the notification sounds on your Samsung Galaxy phone.

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