How do I enable notifications in archived WhatsApp chats - briefly?
To enable notifications for archived WhatsApp chats, you need to unarchive the chat first. Once unarchived, you can adjust the notification settings directly from the chat's menu.
How do I enable notifications in archived WhatsApp chats - in detail?
Enabling notifications for archived WhatsApp chats involves a few straightforward steps. Archiving a chat simply removes it from your main chat list without deleting the chat itself or any of its messages. Here’s how you can enable notifications for these archived chats:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Locate Archived Chats: Scroll down to the bottom of your chat list where you will find an "Archived" section. Tap on it to view all your archived chats.
- Select the Chat: Choose the specific chat for which you want to enable notifications.
- Unarchive the Chat: To unarchive a chat, tap and hold on the chat until a menu appears at the top of your screen. Select "Unarchive Chat" from this menu. This action will move the chat back into your main chat list.
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Check Notification Settings: After unarchiving, ensure that notifications are enabled for WhatsApp in your device settings. Go to your phone's settings, find WhatsApp under the app list, and verify that notifications are turned on. Additionally, within WhatsApp, you can adjust notification settings by going to:
- Settings (three dots at the top right corner)
- Notifications
- Ensure that "Use high priority notifications" is enabled if available
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Customize Notification Preferences (Optional): If you want to customize how notifications appear for this specific chat, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go back to the main chat list.
- Find and tap on the chat you just unarchived.
- Tap on the three dots at the top right corner of the screen.
- Select "View Contact" or "Group Info".
- Scroll down and select "Custom Notifications".
- Here, you can turn on notifications, customize the ringtone, vibration pattern, pop-up notification, and more for this specific chat.
By following these steps, you will successfully enable notifications for your archived WhatsApp chats, ensuring that you stay informed about new messages from those conversations.