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Keep Android notifications without their sound

Switch an alert type from alerting to silent when the phone offers that option.

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Here’s how to do it.

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  1. 01When the alert arrives, swipe down and touch and hold it.
  2. 02Tap Settings on the notification.
  3. 03Choose the relevant category and switch it to Silent if available.
  4. 04Keep the notification itself enabled.

Before you go

Some phone makers place Silent under the app’s category settings.

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