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Are you missing out on important Facebook Messenger notifications on your Android smartphone? Follow these simple steps to turn on Facebook Messenger notifications:
1. Open the Facebook Messenger app on your Android device.
2. Tap on your profile picture icon located on the top left corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down and tap on ‘Notifications & Sounds.’
4. Toggle on the ‘App notifications’ switch.
5. Make sure that the ‘Message notifications’ switch is also on.
6. You can also customize your notification settings by tapping on ‘Notification tone’ and selecting your preferred tone.
7. Hit the back button to save your changes and exit the settings.
That’s it! From now on, you’ll receive notifications whenever someone sends you a message on Facebook Messenger.
How do I get Facebook Messenger notifications on my Android?
Why is Messenger not notifying me when I have a message?
There could be several reasons why you are not receiving notifications for your Messenger messages. Here are a few possible explanations:
1. Notification settings: Check if your notification settings for Messenger are turned on. To do this, go to Settings > Notifications, and make sure that the toggle switch for Messenger is turned on.
2. Do not disturb mode: It is possible that you have enabled Do Not Disturb mode, which silences all notifications on your device. Check your device’s settings to make sure that Do Not Disturb mode is turned off.
3. Phone settings: Make sure that notifications for Messenger are not blocked in your device’s settings. Check the app permissions to ensure that Messenger has permission to display notifications.
4. Messenger settings: Check your Messenger settings to see if you have muted the conversation or turned off notifications for a specific chat.
5. Outdated Messenger: If you are using an outdated version of Messenger, you may not be receiving notifications. Try updating the app to the latest version.
6. Connectivity issues: If you are experiencing connectivity issues on your device, it could impact your ability to receive notifications. Check your Wi-Fi or cellular data connection to ensure that it is functioning properly.
If none of these solutions work, try uninstalling and reinstalling Messenger on your device. If the problem persists, contact the Messenger support team for further assistance.
How do I turn on Messenger notification sounds on Android?
If you want to turn on Messenger notification sounds on your Android device, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Messenger app on your Android device.
2. Tap on your profile picture icon in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down and tap on "Notifications & Sounds".
4. Tap on "Notification Sound".
5. Select the sound you want to use for your Messenger notifications.
6. Tap on the "Save" button in the top right corner of the screen to save your changes.
Once you have completed these steps, you should now be able to hear notification sounds for Messenger on your Android device. Just make sure that your device’s volume is turned up high enough to hear the sound when a notification arrives.
How do I turn Messenger notifications back on?
If you have turned off Messenger notifications and now want to turn them back on, the process to do so depends on the platform you are using Messenger on. Here are the steps to turn on Messenger notifications on different platforms:
For Android:
1. Open the Messenger app
2. Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner of the screen
3. Scroll down and tap on Notifications & Sounds
4. Toggle the switch next to "Notifications" to on
5. Choose the type of notification sound you want
6. Customize other notification settings, such as vibration, LED light, and popup notification, as per your preference
7. You should now start receiving Messenger notifications.
For iOS:
1. Open the Messenger app
2. Tap on your profile icon in the top left corner of the screen
3. Scroll down and tap on Notifications & Sounds
4. Toggle on the “Allow Notifications” switch
5. Choose the level of notification you want to receive, such as banners or alerts
6. You can also customize sounds and vibrations according to your preference
7. Once you have made your changes, simply exit Settings and start receiving your notifications again.
For Desktop:
1. Open the Messenger website or Facebook.com
2. Click on the Messenger icon at the top right corner of the screen
3. Select Settings > Notifications and Sounds
4. Toggle on the “Get notification” option
5. Choose the notification sounds you want or customize notifications as per your preference
6. Click on Save Changes
7. You should now start receiving Messenger notifications on your desktop.
In case you do not receive notifications even after turning them on, make sure that your device’s volume is up, your internet connection is stable, and Messenger is not blocked by your device’s settings or battery saver mode.
How do I turn back on notifications for Facebook Messenger?
If you have turned off notifications for Facebook Messenger and you wish to turn them on again, you can follow these simple steps:
1. Open the Messenger app on your device.
2. Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner of the screen.
3. From the options menu, select "Notifications & Sounds".
4. Toggle on the button for "Notifications" to enable them again.
If you want to customize your notifications further, you can select the "Notification tone" option to choose a specific sound for your Messenger notifications, or the "Vibration" option to choose a specific vibration pattern. You can also choose the type of notifications you receive by selecting the "Notification previews" option and toggling on/off the specific types of notifications you want to see.
How do I get Messenger notifications to show up?
To get Messenger notifications to show up, you first need to make sure that notifications are turned on for the Messenger app on your device. To do this, go to your device settings, select "Notifications," and make sure that notifications are enabled for the Messenger app.
If notifications are already enabled for Messenger and you’re still not receiving them, try checking your Messenger settings to ensure that notifications are turned on within the app as well. To do this, open the Messenger app and tap on your profile picture in the top left corner. From there, select "Notifications & Sounds" and make sure that the toggles for Message Notifications and Notification Sound are turned on.
If you’re still having issues with Messenger notifications, try restarting your device or reinstalling the Messenger app. It’s also possible that there may be a bug or issue with the app itself, in which case you may need to contact Messenger support for further assistance.
Why am I not getting notifications even though they are turned on?
If you are not receiving notifications even though they are turned on, there could be several reasons for this issue. Here are a few possible explanations:
1. Check your device settings: If you have turned on notifications, make sure that they are enabled in your device settings. Depending on your device and operating system, you may need to enable notifications for each app individually.
2. Check the app settings: Some apps have their own notification settings that may override your device settings. Check the app’s settings to make sure that notifications are enabled and configured correctly.
3. Update the app: If you are not receiving notifications from a particular app, make sure that you have the latest version of the app installed. Older versions of the app may not support notifications or may have bugs that prevent them from working correctly.
4. Check your internet connection: Some apps require an active internet connection to send notifications. If your internet connection is not working correctly, you may not receive notifications.
5. Check your battery settings: Depending on your device’s battery settings, notifications may be disabled when your battery is low. Make sure that your device’s battery settings are configured correctly.
If none of these steps solves the problem, you may need to contact the app developer or your device manufacturer for further assistance.
How do I turn on Sound notifications for Facebook Messenger?
If you want to turn on sound notifications for Facebook Messenger, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Facebook Messenger app on your device.
2. Tap on your Profile Picture located in the upper left corner of the app screen.
3. Scroll down and tap on Notifications & Sounds.
4. Toggle the switch for "Sound" to the right to enable sound notifications.
5. You can also customize the sound by selecting "Notification Sound" and choosing your desired sound from the list.
6. Once you have selected the sound you want, tap the back arrow in the upper left corner of the screen to save your changes.
With these steps, you should now receive sound notifications whenever you receive a new message on Facebook Messenger.