How to restore notifications on WhatsApp?

How to restore notifications on WhatsApp - briefly?

To restore notifications on WhatsApp, ensure that your app settings allow for notifications and check the notification settings within the WhatsApp application itself. Additionally, verify that your phone's system-wide notification settings are correctly configured to permit WhatsApp alerts.

How to restore notifications on WhatsApp - in detail?

To restore notifications on WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Check Your Phone Settings:

    • Open the Settings app on your phone.
    • Navigate to Apps or Application Manager.
    • Find and tap on WhatsApp.
    • Tap on Notifications. Ensure that all notification options are enabled. If not, toggle them on.
  2. Check WhatsApp Settings:

    • Open WhatsApp.
    • Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner to access the menu.
    • Select Settings.
    • Go to Notifications.
    • Ensure that all notification types (Message notifications, Group notifications, and Media notifications) are turned on.
  3. Check Do Not Disturb Mode:

    • If your phone is in Do Not Disturb mode, WhatsApp notifications will be silenced.
    • To check this, go to Settings > Sound > Do Not Disturb.
    • Ensure that it's turned off or that WhatsApp is added to the exceptions list.
  4. Check Battery Optimization:

    • Some phones have battery optimization features that can disable notifications for certain apps.
    • Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Optimization.
    • Find and select WhatsApp from the list.
    • Choose "Don't optimize" or a similar option.
  5. Update WhatsApp:

    • Outdated versions of WhatsApp can sometimes have notification issues.
    • Open the Google Play Store, search for WhatsApp, and tap on Update if available.
  6. Reinstall WhatsApp:

    • If all else fails, you may need to uninstall and then reinstall WhatsApp.
    • Note that this will delete your chat history unless you have a backup.

By following these steps, you should be able to restore notifications on WhatsApp and ensure that you never miss an important message again.