This article explains how to activate message and call notifications on WhatsApp using an Android device. You have to activate them in the "Settings" application of the device or open WhatsApp and access the "Settings" menu of the app itself.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Enable Notifications in Android Device Settings
Step 1. Open the device's "Settings" application
On most devices, the "Settings" icon is represented by a gear or wrench and can be found in the application list. On some devices it is depicted as a toolbox.
Step 2. Tap Apps or Application Manager in "Settings"
Within the "Settings" menu of the device you will see one of these options. This will open the complete list of installed applications. In this section, you can change the settings associated with them.
Step 3. Scroll down and tap on WhatsApp
A page titled "Application Information" will open.
Step 4. Click on Notifications
This option is located at the bottom of the page. If you have disabled WhatsApp notifications in the past, this option may be marked "Blocked" or "Disabled". Tapping it will give you the option to change the settings regarding notifications.
If you don't see the notifications option on this page, look for a checkbox with "Show notifications" next to it at the top of the screen. Tap it to tick it and enable notifications. You will not need to make any other changes
Step 5. Swipe the Block all notifications button to turn it off
Application notifications are turned on by default. However, if you have changed the settings associated with notifications in the past and blocked them, you can reactivate them in this section by removing the block.
Depending on the device model and installed software, this option may also be called "Block" or "Disable"
Method 2 of 2: Enable Notifications in WhatsApp Settings
Step 1. Open WhatsApp on your device
The icon is represented by a green dialogue bubble with a white telephone handset inside it.
If WhatsApp opens a particular conversation, tap the go back button in the top left corner of the screen. You will then be taken back to the conversations menu
Step 2. Tap the menu button
It depicts three vertical dots and is located in the upper right corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will open.
Step 3. Click on Settings
This option is at the bottom of the drop-down menu.
Step 4. Tap the Notifications button
This option is located next to a green bell icon in the "Settings" menu.
Step 5. Tap and check the box next to Conversation tones
This option is located at the top of the notifications menu. Once activated, the device will play a sound every time you send or receive a message in a private or group chat.
The conversation tones are temporarily muted when the device is in "Mute" mode
Step 6. Turn on Message and Group notifications
The settings relating to private and group conversations must be changed in two separate sections within the "Notifications" menu.
- Press on "Notification tone", select a ringtone and tap "Ok". The device will play this ringtone every time you receive a message.
- Click on "Vibration" and select an option. The device will vibrate to notify you each time you receive a message.
- Tap "Pop-up notification" and select an option. You will receive a notification in a pop-up window on the Home screen and / or in the notification bar whenever a message arrives.
- Click on "Light" and select a color. Whenever you receive a message, the notification LED on the device will light up showing the selected color.
Step 7. Activate notifications associated with Calls
You will be able to change your call notifications at the bottom of the menu.
- Tap "Ringtone", then select one and press "Ok". The device will play this ringtone every time someone calls you on WhatsApp.
- Tap "Vibrate" and select an option. The device will vibrate every time you receive a call on WhatsApp.
