How to Fix Galaxy S25 Ultra Notification Sounds Not Working

Notification sounds are essential for staying informed. If you’re not hearing notification sounds on your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, this guide provides troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue.

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1. Check Volume Levels

Muted or low volume settings are a common cause of missing notification sounds. Ensuring the volume is appropriately set is the first step.

1. Press the Volume Up button to increase the volume.
2. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the quick settings panel.
3. Ensure the sound mode is set to “Sound” or “Vibrate,” not “Mute.”
4. Tap the sound icon to cycle through the sound modes.
5. In settings, under “Sounds and Vibration” check all volume sliders.

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2. Check Notification Settings for Specific Apps

Individual app notification settings can override system-wide settings. Verifying app-specific notification settings is important.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Notifications.
3. Tap on App notifications.
4. Select the app that’s not producing notification sounds.
5. Ensure Notifications are toggled on.
6. Tap on Notification categories and verify that sound alerts are enabled for each category.

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3. Check Do Not Disturb Mode

Do Not Disturb mode silences notifications. Verifying that Do Not Disturb is disabled is crucial.

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the quick settings panel.
2. Ensure the Do Not Disturb icon is toggled off.
3. Open the Settings app.
4. Tap on Notifications.
5. Tap on Do Not Disturb.
6. Ensure it’s disabled or configured to allow notification sounds.

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4. Restart Your Phone

A simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches that might be affecting notification sounds. This can refresh the operating system.  

1. Press and hold the Power button.
2. Tap Restart.
3. Wait for your phone to reboot.

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5. Clear App Cache and Data

Corrupted cache and data in specific apps can cause notification issues. Clearing this data might resolve the problem.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Apps.
3. Select the app with notification issues.
4. Tap on Storage.
5. Tap on Clear cache and then Clear data. (Note that clearing data may delete app settings.)  

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6. Check for Software Updates

Outdated software can have bugs that affect notification sounds. Keeping your software updated is crucial.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Software update.
3. Select Download and install.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions if an update is available.

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7. Check Custom Notification Sounds

If you’ve set custom notification sounds, they might be corrupted or incompatible. Returning to default sounds can help diagnose the issue.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Sounds and vibration.
3. Tap on Notification sound.
4. Select a default notification sound.

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8. Check Accessibility Settings

Accessibility settings can sometimes affect notification sounds. Verifying these settings is important.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Accessibility.
3. Check settings related to audio or sound output.
4. Disable any settings that might be interfering with notification sounds.

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9. Check for Third-Party Sound Management Apps

Third-party sound management apps can override system settings. Uninstalling these apps might resolve the issue.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Apps.
3. Find and uninstall any third-party sound management apps.

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10. Reset App Preferences

Resetting app preferences can restore default settings and resolve conflicts. This will not delete any data.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Apps.
3. Tap the three dots in the upper right-hand corner.
4. Select Reset app preferences.
5. Tap reset.

By following these steps, you should be able to effectively troubleshoot and resolve notification sound issues on your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. If the problem persists, contacting Samsung support for further assistance is recommended.