Question:
I’m not able to get the WhatsApp notifications on my Xiaomi phone, please help.
Answer:
Most often, issues with receiving WhatsApp notifications can be resolved by checking your settings:
i. New message notifications on the status bar
- On your Xiaomi phone’s Settings, tap Notifications > Manage notifications > WhatsApp
- Make sure the Show in notification shade switch is turned on.
- On your Xiaomi phone’s Settings, tap Notifications, and then make sure the Show notification icon switch is turned on.
ii. New message notifications on the lock screen

- On your Xiaomi phone’s Settings, tap Notifications > Manage notifications > WhatsApp
- Make sure the Show in notification shade and Show floating notifications switches are turned on.
iii. Message send and receive sounds
- In WhatsApp’s Settings, tap Notifications.
- Check the box next to Conversation tones. Tip: The Conversation tones option is checked by default.
iv. Sound notifications for new messages
- In WhatsApp’s Settings, tap Notifications.
- For individual chat, tap Notification tone under Message notifications, and then make sure a tone is picked.
- For group chat, tap Notification tone under Group notifications, and then make sure a tone is picked.
v. Pop-up notifications for new messages

- In WhatsApp’s Settings, tap Notifications.
- For individual chat pop-up notifications, tap Pop-up notification under Message notifications, and then select either one of the following options: Only when screen ”on”, Only when screen “off” or Always show pop-up.
- For group chat pop-up notifications, tap Pop-up notification under Group notifications and then select either one of the following options: Only when screen ”on”, Only when screen “off” or Always show pop-up
vi. Vibrate notifications for new messages
- In WhatsApp’s Settings, tap Notifications.
- For individual chat, tap Vibrate under Message notifications, and then select any option other than None.
- For group chat, tap Vibrate under Group notifications, and then select any option other than None.
vii. Light notifications for new messages
- In WhatsApp’s Settings, tap Notifications.
- For individual chat, tap Light under Message notifications, and then make sure a color is picked.
- For group chat, tap Light under Group notifications, and then make sure a color is picked.
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