How to Turn On WhatsApp Notifications on Android

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Get WhatsApp notifications to show on your Android phone
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This wikiHow teaches you how to enable message and call notifications in WhatsApp, using an Android. To turn on notifications on WhatsApp, open your Android's settings and find WhatsApp. Toggle on Show Notifications.

Quick Steps

  1. Open Settings .
  2. Tap Apps .
  3. Tap WhatsApp .
  4. Tap Notifications .
  5. Toggle on Show notifications .
Method 1
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Turning on Android Settings

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    On most devices, the Settings app looks like a gear or a wrench icon on your applications menu. On some devices, it may look like a toolbox.
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    You will see one of these two options on your device's Settings menu. It will open a list of all your apps. You can change your application settings from here.
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    This will open the App Info page for WhatsApp.
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    You will see this option towards the bottom of the App Info page. If you've previously turned off WhatsApp notifications, the Notifications option may indicate " Blocked " or " Off ." Tapping on it will let you change your notification settings.
    • If you don't see a Notifications option on the App Info page, look for a checkbox that says Show notifications at the top of your screen. Tap and check this box to turn on notifications. You won't need to change any other settings.
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    App notifications are enabled by default, but if you've previously changed your notification settings and blocked your notifications, you can turn them back on here by disabling the block.
    • Depending on your device model and current software, this option may also appear as Block or Disable .
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Turning on WhatsApp Settings

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    The WhatsApp icon looks like a green speech balloon with a white telephone in it.
    • If WhatsApp opens up to a conversation, tap the back button in the upper-left corner of your screen. It will take you back to your CHATS menu.
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    It looks like three vertically stacked dots in the upper-right corner of your screen. A drop-down menu will pop up.
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    This option will be at the bottom of the drop-down menu.
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    This option will be next to a green bell icon on your Settings menu.
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    This option will be at the top of your Notifications menu. Once it's turned on, your device will play a sound every time you send or receive a message in a personal or group chat.
    • Conversation tones will be temporarily muted when you mute your device.
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    You will need to change your settings for personal chats and group chats in two separate sections on your Notifications menu.
    • Tap on Notification tone , select a ringtone and tap OK . Your device will play this ringtone everytime you receive a message.
    • Tap on Vibrate and select an option. Your device will vibrate to notify you when you receive a message.
    • Tap on Popup notification and select an option. You will receive a notification in a pop-up box on your device's Home screen and/or Notifications tray for every message you receive.
    • Tap on Light and select a light color. Every time you receive a message, your device's LED notification light will blink in this color.
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    You can change your Call notifications at the bottom of the Notifications menu.
    • Tap on Ringtone , select a ringtone and tap OK . Your device will play this ringtone everytime somebody calls you on WhatsApp.
    • Tap on Vibrate and select an option. Your device will vibrate every time you receive a WhatsApp call.
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Common Questions: WhatsApp Alerts on Android

Why is my pop-up notification in WhatsApp no longer available?

You may not see pop-up notifications if you have it blocked in your settings. Check your settings and make sure you have notifications enabled for WhatsApp.

Why am I getting pop ups on WhatsApp?

WhatsApp will notify you when you get a message or incoming call. This will usually display as a banner at the top of your screen.

How do I turn off WhatsApp notifications?

To turn off WhatsApp notifications, open your Android's Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Notifications > toggle off Show notifications .

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