Some iPhone users have discovered an annoying problem after the iOS 16 update where notification sounds don’t work. if. This issue causes some important alerts and app notifications to be missed. If you are also experiencing this problem, don’t worry. Below you will find some methods you can apply to solve the problem.
How to Fix iPhone Notification Sounds But No Notification
Hard Reset
If you are facing the problem that the notification sound comes but the notification does not appear on your iPhone, you can apply the hard reset method to your iPhone by following the steps below.
For iPhone 8, iPhone X and later models,
- Press and release the volume up button quickly.
- Quickly press and release the volume down button.
- Press and hold the Power button and wait until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus,
Press and hold the volume down and side buttons and release when the Apple logo appears on the screen.
For iPhone 6S or older models,
Press and hold the Home key and the Wake/Sleep button and wait until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
Turn off Vehicle Mode
Your iPhone has a special feature that automatically activates “Do Not Disturb” mode when you are driving. When you are done driving and turn on your iPhone, an alert will appear with the option “I’m Not Driving“. Tap it and turn off Vehicle Mode.
Check the Mute Notifications Key
You should check that the mute switch on your iPhone is not directed down. Because the down position of the ringing switch on the left side of the iPhone prevents incoming calls from ringing and mutes notification alerts. Please keep the switch up and press the volume up button to increase the volume.
Disable Do Not Disturb Mode on iPhone
For iOS 15 and later: Go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb. To turn it off quickly, open Control Center and turn off Focus on iPhone.
- For iOS 14 and earlier: Settings > Do Not Disturb [Turn Off or Reset Duration]
By enabling DND you can stop all notifications, alerts and incoming calls without sound and vibration. So go to Settings, tap Do Not Disturb and disable/white the DND toggle. You can also verify via a shortcut. When you do this, you can see that the moon icon to the left of the battery percentage in the iPhone’s status bar will disappear.
Check the Notification Setting Volume of an App
If you are having problems with a specific app, go to Notifications in the Settings app. Then scroll down the screen and find an app (such as Snapchat, Whatsapp, Facebook, Messenger, Mail, Messages) under the Notification Style section.
Below you will see the steps to edit sounds and notifications for WhatSapp:
Find WhatAapp in the Settings app. Under Notifications Settings, turn Allow Notifications ON. Now, under Alerts, choose how notifications will appear, and under Lock Screen Appearance, choose how they will appear.
Why Doesn’t My iPhone Make a Sound When I Receive a Message?
The “Hide Alert” option on iPhones blocks notifications on the lock screen for incoming text messages. To change this setting, swipe left or right on the message conversation in the Messages app. Check the steps on how to turn on sound for text messages:
First, follow the sequence Settings > Notifications > Messages > Voices. Then select a Voice from the big list.
Note: Please do not select “None“, otherwise you will not receive voice notification for text messages. Also check the notification settings for Messages:
Allow Notifications: Enable this option to receive notifications on the lock screen.
Sounds: Select Message sound from Settings. You can customize the message alert sound and vibration settings here.
