How do I stop my Android phone from repeating notification Sounds?

What causes notification sounds to repeat?

There are a few potential causes of notification sounds repeating on Android phones:

• A notification getting stuck in a loop and repeating – This can happen due to a bug or glitch in an app’s notification code causing it to continually re-trigger the notification sound.
• A software glitch or bug in the Android OS causing repeat notification sounds – Flaws in the operating system code may result in notifications repeating when they shouldn’t.
• Notification sounds being set to loop in app settings – Some apps allow enabling a “loop sound” option for notifications which will cause the sound to repeat until dismissed.

The most common culprits seem to be notifications getting stuck trying to repeatedly deliver the same alert. This points to bugs or flaws in app notification programming. But OS issues can also be to blame in some cases. Checking app settings to make sure sounds aren’t set to loop is worthwhile too.

Check Notification Settings

The first thing to check is your Android’s notification settings. Open the Settings app and go to the Notifications section. Look for an option called “Repeat alerts” or “Repeat sounds” and toggle it off. This will prevent notifications from repeatedly producing sounds. If the repeat sounds option is already turned off, double check to see if any specific apps have custom notifications enabled.

As per Samsung’s support page, to disable repeat notifications on Galaxy devices:

1. Open Settings
2. Choose Accessibility
3. Turn off the Notification Reminder toggle

So be sure to look under Accessibility settings as well. The repeat alerts function may have different naming across Android skins and OS versions, but toggling it off should prevent notification sounds from looping repeatedly.

Stop Specific App Notifications

One way to tackle unruly notification sounds from your Android phone is to control which apps can and can’t notify you. This step lets you pick out individual problem apps and adjust their notification settings.

Here’s how to stop notifications from specific apps on Android:

1. Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps
2. Find the problem app and tap it
3. Tap Notifications to view the app’s notification controls
4. Turn off Allow notifications to disable all notifications from this app
5. You can also uncheck specific notification categories like Sounds to just limit sounds

Doing this for any apps that are bombarding your phone with repeats of the same notification sound should help quiet things down.

Just be aware you may miss important alerts if you completely disable an app’s notifications. You may want to explore more selective notification settings for essential apps.

Restart your Android phone

Often, simply restarting your Android phone can stop the issue of repeating notification sounds. This works because a restart will clear any bugs or glitches in the notification system that’s causing it to get stuck repeating the same sound (1).

To restart your Android phone:

1. Hold down the power button for a few seconds until you get the “Power off” prompt
2. Tap “Restart” and wait for your phone to power down and back on

Once the phone has restarted, check if the repeating notification sound has stopped. Often a simple reboot is enough to clear any software glitches causing the issue. If the sound continues after restarting, move on to other troubleshooting methods.

Clear app cache and data

One reason repeat notifications can occur on an Android phone is due to software bugs and glitches. Clearing an app’s cache and data can help troubleshoot and resolve these kinds of issues causing repeated sounds. As stated here, trying this for apps you receive multiple repeats from is one troubleshooting step to try.

To clear the cache and data for an app, go to Settings > Apps on your Android device, select the app you want to clear data for, tap Storage & Cache then Clear Cache followed by Clear Data. This will clear temporary files and reset the app to a fresh state which can resolve software bugs causing notifications to repeat.

If the repeat notification issue goes away after clearing an app’s cache/data, a software bug was likely the cause. If not, additional troubleshooting is needed. But clearing cache/data is an easy first troubleshooting step that can resolve many repeat notification issues without more complex solutions.

Update your Android OS

Updating the Android OS on your device is one possible fix for repeating notification sounds. New versions of Android often include bug fixes and enhancements that can resolve issues with notifications.

According to this Samsung community thread, some S22 users noticed repeating notifications after updating to the latest One UI version. Installing a newer OS update could potentially fix this problem.

Updating the Android OS has resolved repeating notification issues for some users, so it’s worth trying. To update, go to Settings > System > System Update. Tap Download and Install if an update is available for your device.

Try safe mode

Booting Android in safe mode starts your device without any third party apps running. This can help isolate if a problematic app is causing your repeating notification sounds.

To enable safe mode:

• Press and hold the power button on your Android device
• Tap and hold “Power off”
• You will get a “Safe mode” prompt – tap “OK”

Your device will now restart in safe mode. Check if the repeating notification sound issue still occurs when no third party apps are running.

If the problem goes away in safe mode, it likely means a third party app was causing the repeating notification sounds. You can then disable/uninstall apps one-by-one until you isolate the problematic app.

If notification sounds still repeat in safe mode, it may be an Android OS, firmware, or hardware related issue instead.

Factory reset if needed

Doing a factory reset on your Android phone should only be considered as a last resort when all other troubleshooting options have failed to stop the repeating notification sounds.

A factory reset will wipe all data and settings on your device and reset it back to default settings. This will usually fix most software issues like the repeating notifications sounds, but at the cost of losing all your personal data and needing to fully reconfigure your phone from scratch.

As per the Reddit discussion, this should only be done if you have a persistent repeating notification sound issue across multiple apps and system settings resets have not helped.

Before factory resetting, make sure to backup any important data, photos, messages etc. that you want to keep. Then go to ‘Settings > General management > Reset > Factory data reset’ and fully wipe your device.

Once the reset is complete and you reboot your phone, the notification sounds issue should hopefully be resolved. If not, it’s likely a hardware problem that requires service from Samsung or your carrier.

Use a notification manager app

One option is to use a notification manager app to control repeating notifications. Apps like Notification History Log allow you to log, block, and silence notifications from different apps and sources. These types of apps give you more granular control and customization options.

Notification manager apps let you set rules and filters, so you can target specific apps or notification types that are repeating frequently. For example, you could block notifications from a messaging app during certain times of day or after you’ve already cleared the notification. This helps cut down on the repetition.

The advantage of using a dedicated notification manager app rather than just your Android OS settings is that they provide more options to customize notifications. You can set advanced rules, view notification history logs, block by keyword, adjust priority levels, and more. So if you find that system settings aren’t doing enough to stop repeats, a notification manager app might help.

Other troubleshooting tips

If you’re still experiencing repeating notification sounds after trying the other solutions, here are some additional things to try:

Disable heads up notifications

The heads up feature shows certain notifications briefly over your current screen. Try disabling this in your Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications > Heads up to stop notifications from popping up and possibly repeating.

Turn off Do Not Disturb

If Do Not Disturb is enabled, it could interfere with your notifications and cause sounds to repeat. Go to Settings > Sound > Do Not Disturb and switch it off.

Check for app updates

Make sure all your apps are updated to the latest version. Outdated app code can sometimes cause notification issues. Visit the Play Store to check and install any available updates.

Contact device manufacturer

For persistent notification problems, it may help to contact your Android device’s manufacturer. They may have device-specific solutions or can provide tailored technical support to troubleshoot further.