How to Turn on WhatsApp Notifications on Android
Open your Android's Settings app., Tap on Apps or Application manager in Settings., Scroll down and tap WhatsApp., Tap Notifications., Slide the Block all switch to Off position.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your Android's Settings app.
On most devices, the Settings app looks like a gear or a wrench icon on your applications menu.
On some devices, it may look like a toolbox. -
Step 2: Tap on Apps or Application manager in Settings.
You will see one of these two options on your device's Settings menu.
It will open a list of all your apps.
You can change your application settings from here. , This will open the App Info page for WhatsApp. , You will see this option towards the bottom of the App Info page.
If you've previously turned off WhatsApp notifications, the Notifications option may indicate "Blocked" or "Off." Tapping on it will let you change your notification settings.
If you don't see a Notifications option on the App Info page, look for a checkbox that says Show notifications at the top of your screen.
Tap and check this box to turn on notifications.
You won't need to change any other settings. , App notifications are enabled by default, but if you've previously changed your notification settings and blocked your notifications, you can turn them back on here by disabling the block.
Depending on your device model and current software, this option may also appear as Block or Disable. -
Step 3: Scroll down and tap WhatsApp.
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Step 4: Tap Notifications.
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Step 5: Slide the Block all switch to Off position.
Detailed Guide
On most devices, the Settings app looks like a gear or a wrench icon on your applications menu.
On some devices, it may look like a toolbox.
You will see one of these two options on your device's Settings menu.
It will open a list of all your apps.
You can change your application settings from here. , This will open the App Info page for WhatsApp. , You will see this option towards the bottom of the App Info page.
If you've previously turned off WhatsApp notifications, the Notifications option may indicate "Blocked" or "Off." Tapping on it will let you change your notification settings.
If you don't see a Notifications option on the App Info page, look for a checkbox that says Show notifications at the top of your screen.
Tap and check this box to turn on notifications.
You won't need to change any other settings. , App notifications are enabled by default, but if you've previously changed your notification settings and blocked your notifications, you can turn them back on here by disabling the block.
Depending on your device model and current software, this option may also appear as Block or Disable.
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