How to completely turn off the sound of notifications on Android: all methods

Notification sounds on Android can become a real problem - especially if you receive dozens of messages per hour from instant messengers, social networks or work applications. Constant beeps distract you from your work, interfere with your sleep, and drain your battery. Fortunately, the system offers several methods turn off the sound of notifications —both for individual applications and globally for the entire system.

In this article we will analyze all the current methods: from standard Android settings to hidden functions of manufacturers (Xiaomi, Samsung, Oppo etc.). You'll learn how to remove notification sound no vibration, set up a quiet mode on a schedule, and even block annoying notifications from specific chats. And if standard methods do not help, consider workarounds through ADB and third-party utilities.

1. Globally disabling notification sounds in Android settings

The easiest way is turn off notification sounds for all applications through the system settings. This method works on any smartphone, regardless of the Android version or manufacturer's shell. Here's how to do it:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration (or Sound on some devices).
2. Find section Notifications or Notification sound.
3. Move the slider Notification sound to position Off.
4. Optional: disable here Vibration for notificationsif it also annoys you.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14+), this parameter may be hidden in the submenu Additional sound settings. If you don’t find the item right away, use the search in the settings (magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).

This method does not affect the sounds of the alarm clock, media player or system signals (for example, low battery). If you need to turn off all sounds, including calls, switch the phone to Does disturb mode (we'll talk about it below).

2. Disabling sounds for individual applications

If you are annoyed by notifications only from specific messengers (for example, WhatsApp, Telegram or VKontakte), you can Mute the sound selectively. This is done in the settings of each application or through the Android notification menu.

Method 1: through the app settings

Most instant messengers allow you to configure sounds directly in their interface. For example:

• 📱 Telegram: Settings → Notifications and sounds → Notification sound → select Mute.
• 💬 WhatsApp: ⋮ → Settings → Notifications → Notification sound → No.
• 👥 VKontakte: Settings → Notifications → Sound → uncheck.

Method 2: Through Android system settings

If the application does not have a separate option, use the system notification menu:

1. Press the notification from the desired application with your finger → press Settings (or Management).
2. Go to Notification categories (if available).
3. Disable the slider Sound or select No sound in the list of melodies.

🔍 Tip: On Samsung Galaxy s One UI the path may differ: Settings → Notifications → Additional settings → Notification sounds by application.

3. Do Not Disturb mode is a radical solution

If necessary completely turn off all sounds (including calls and SMS), use the mode Do not disturb (DND). It blocks any sound notifications, but you can set exceptions for important contacts or alarms.

How to enable:

1. Open Settings → Sound → Do Not Disturb.
2. Activate the mode manually or set up a schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 8:00).
3. In the section Exceptions select which notifications you are allowed to skip (for example, Alarms or Repeated calls).

Manufacturer	Path to DND mode	Features
Google Pixel (pure Android)	Settings → Sound → Do not disturb	There is an option Rules to turn on automatically
Samsung (One UI)	Settings → Notifications → Do not disturb	You can allow sound for Favorite contacts
Xiaomi (MIUI)	Settings → Sound and vibration → Not disturb	There is a separate mode Meeting for temporary shutdown
Oppo/Realme (ColorOS)	Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb	Supports Geo-restrictions (mute sound in certain places)

⚠️ Attention: On some devices (for example, Huawei s EMUI) mode Do not disturb may block all notifications, and not just sounds. Before turning on, check the exception settings!

4. Hidden settings for advanced users (ADB) data-i="169">If the standard methods do not work (for example, the manufacturer has blocked the muting of sounds), you can use

If standard methods do not work (for example, the manufacturer has blocked the muting of sounds), you can use ADB commandsThis method requires connecting the smartphone to the computer, but gives full control over notifications.

What you will need:

• 🖥️ Computer with ADB drivers installed.
• 📱 Enabled USB debugging on the phone (Settings → About phone → Build number → press 7 times → go back c Settings → System → For developers).
• 🔌 USB cable (preferably original).

Commands to turn off sounds:

adb shell settings put global notification_sound none
adb shell settings put global volume_alarm 0
adb shell settings put global volume_notification 0

🔧 How to get sounds back:

adb shell settings put global volume_notification 5

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect use of ADB can lead to system malfunctions. Before experiments make a backup copy important information Also note that after a reboot, some settings may be reset.

What to do if ADB does not recognize the device?

1. Check if USB debugging is enabled on your phone.

2. Install drivers for your model (download). from the manufacturer's website).

3. Try a different USB cable (cheap cables often do not support data transfer).

4. Restart your phone and computer.

5. Third-party applications for flexible notification settings

If the built-in Android tools are not flexible enough, you can use specialized utilities. They allow you to:

• 🔕 Turn off sounds on a schedule (for example, at night).
• 🎵 Set up different ringtones for different applications.
• 🚫 Block notifications from specific chats (for example, groups in Telegram).

Top 3 applications for managing notifications:

Application	Functions	Link (Play Market)
Notification History Log	Keeps notification history, allows you to block sounds selectively	com.dextratech.notificationhistory
AutoNotification (Tasker)	Advanced rules for notifications (requires Tasker)	com.joaomgcd.autonotification
Silent Notifications	Disables sounds for individual applications without root	com.urbansoft.silentnotifications

💡 Important: Some applications (for example, AutoNotificationrequire special permissions to work with notifications. After installation, go to Settings → Applications → ⋮ → Special access → Notifications and allow access.

6. Features of disabling sounds on different firmware

Smartphone manufacturers often modify Android to suit their needs, therefore paths to notification settings may differ. Consider the most popular shells:

MIUI (Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO)

On MIUI 12–14 notification sounds are configured through:

1. Settings → Sound and vibration → Additional settings.
2. Select Notification sound → No.
3. For individual applications: Settings → Applications → Manage applications → [Select application] → Notifications.

One UI (Samsung Galaxy)

On Samsung s One UI 5/6:

1. Settings → Notifications → Additional settings → Notification sounds by application.
2. Select an application and disable it Sound.

ColorOS (Oppo, Realme, OnePlus)

Here sounds are controlled through:

1. Settings → Notifications and status bar → Notification settings.
2. Select application → Sound → Mute.

📌 Note: Some devices (for example, Huawei s EMUI) may require disabling battery optimization applications for notification settings to persist after reboot.

7. Common problems and their solutions

Sometimes notification sounds continue to play despite all the settings. Let's look at typical causes and ways to fix them:

• 🔄 Sounds return after reboot: This is typical for some. firmware (for example MIUI). The solution is to use ADB (see section 4) or third-party applications.
• 📵 Do not disturb mode does not work: Check if it is enabled Priority mode (allows sounds from selected contacts). Disable it in the DND settings.
• 🎵 The notification sound is replaced with the standard one: This happens if the application resets the settings. data-i="254">The notification sound is replaced with the standard one: No sound.
• 🔇 Vibration remains: Disable it separately in Settings → Sound → Vibration when notifications.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with Android 13+ some notification settings may be blocked due to new privacy restrictions. If the sounds do not turn off, try reset the application settings (Settings → Applications → [Select] → Storage → Reset settings).

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to turn off the notification sound, but leave the vibration?

Yes. data-i="267">) disableSettings → Sound → Notifications) disable Sound notifications, but leave the option enabled Vibration. On some devices, these parameters are located in different menus.

Why did notification sounds return after updating Android?

A system update may reset user settings. Check the settings in Settings → Sound and, if necessary, turn off the sounds again. If the problem persists, use ADB or third-party utilities (see section 5).

How to turn off the notification sound only for a specific chat in Telegram?

Open the chat → click on the name of the interlocutor/group → Notifications → Sound → select Silent. You can also disable notifications completely or configure Silent mode for a certain period.

Will the alarm work if you turn off all notification sounds?

Yes. The alarm uses a separate sound channel (volume_alarm), which does not depend on the notification settings. mode Do not disturb the alarm may not work if not added to exceptions.

Is it possible to turn off the sound of notifications without root access?

Yes, all methods from this article (except some functions Tasker) work without root. For most tasks, standard settings are enough or ADB.