How to turn on message sounds on WhatsApp - briefly?
To enable message sounds on WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the "Settings" menu.
- Navigate to "Notifications" and toggle on the sound option for both messages and group chats.
How to turn on message sounds on WhatsApp - in detail?
To enable message sounds on WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device. This could be an iPhone or an Android smartphone.
- Navigate to Settings: On an iPhone, tap on 'Settings' at the bottom right corner of the screen. For Android devices, you will find the three-dot menu (More options) at the top right corner; tap on that and select 'Settings'.
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Access Notification Settings:
- iPhone: In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on 'Notifications'.
- Android: Under the 'Chats' section, tap on 'Notifications'.
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Enable Sounds:
- iPhone: Ensure that the toggle for 'Allow Notifications' is turned on. Scroll down to find the option for 'Sounds'; turn this on as well. You can also customize your notification sound by tapping on 'Sound' and selecting a different tone from the list.
- Android: Make sure the toggle for 'Use high priority notifications' is enabled. Below that, you will see an option for 'Notification tone'. Tap on it to choose or change your message alert sound.
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Adjust Additional Settings (Optional): Depending on your device and WhatsApp version, there might be additional settings you can tweak:
- Vibrate: Ensure that the vibrate option is turned on if you want your phone to vibrate along with the notification sound.
- Show Preview: Make sure this setting is enabled if you wish to see a preview of the message in the notification.
- Save Changes: After making these adjustments, make sure to save your changes and exit the settings menu.
By following these steps, you should now have message sounds enabled on your WhatsApp application, ensuring that you are notified whenever you receive a new message.