How to Fix Notification Sound Not Working on Galaxy S25 FE

If your Galaxy S25 FE isn’t playing notification sounds, it can be annoying. You might miss important messages, emails, or alerts without realizing it. This issue is common and usually happens due to a simple software glitch, sound setting, or app permission problem.

Here’s how you can fix it and make sure your phone notifies you properly again.

Why Your Galaxy S25 FE Might Not Be Playing Notification Sounds

• Do Not Disturb or Mute mode is turned on.
• Notification sounds are set to silent or too low.
• Individual app notifications are disabled.
• Bluetooth audio devices are redirecting sounds.
• A recent software update or bug caused audio glitches.

Check the Sound Mode.

Your Galaxy S25 FE might be in Vibrate or Mute mode, which silences notifications. Make sure it’s set to Sound mode so alerts play properly.

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open Quick Settings.
2. Tap the Sound icon, and if it shows Mute or Vibrate, tap again until it shows Sound.

You should now hear a short tone confirming that the sound mode is active.

Turn Off Do Not Disturb.

When Do Not Disturb is enabled, your phone blocks all notifications, calls, and alerts except for allowed exceptions.

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open Quick Settings.
2. Look for the Do Not Disturb icon and tap it once to turn it off.

If you still don’t hear notifications, check the detailed DND settings in Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb.

Check Notification Volume.

Sometimes, only the notification volume is turned down, even when other sounds work fine.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Sounds and vibration.
2. Tap Volume, and drag the Notifications slider to increase it.

You can test by sending a message to yourself or using a sound preview in the same menu.

Check App Notification Settings.

Some apps have their own notification controls. If disabled, you won’t hear sounds even if system notifications are on.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Notifications.
2. Tap App notifications, and then select the app you’re not hearing alerts from.

Make sure Allow notifications and Sound are both turned on.

Disconnect Bluetooth Audio Devices.

If your Galaxy S25 FE is connected to wireless earbuds or a Bluetooth speaker, notifications might play there instead of the phone speaker.

1. Swipe down from the top-right to open Quick Settings.
2. Tap the Bluetooth icon to disconnect, or turn it off completely.

Once disconnected, try triggering a new notification to see if the sound plays through the phone.

Restart Your Phone.

A simple restart can fix minor software bugs that affect audio behavior.

1. Press and hold the Side key and Volume down key at the same time.
2. Tap Restart, and then confirm when prompted.

After restarting, check if your notifications now make a sound.

Update Your Software.

Samsung regularly releases updates that fix known bugs, including sound issues.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Software update.
2. Tap Download and install, and follow the on-screen instructions if an update is available.

If your phone was recently updated, this step ensures you have the latest patches for One UI 7.

Fixing notification sound issues on the Galaxy S25 FE is usually quick once you go through these steps. Most problems are caused by muted sound modes or misconfigured notification settings. Once fixed, your alerts will be loud and clear again.

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