A lot occurs on Twitter, and the incorrect notification sound may prevent you from receiving real-time Twitter updates. So, can you change the sound of your Twitter notifications? If that’s the case, how do you go from one Twitter notification to the next? Twitter notification sounds can be changed or customized. But there’s more to notification sounds, such as how to tweak them and adjust the alerts. So, keep reading to learn more about Twitter notification sounds.
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What does the Twitter notification sound like?
Twitter notification sounds notify you whenever there is a new update on your Twitter account. It might be a mention, a direct message, a tweet response, or a new follower. The “buzzes” and vibrations you receive straight from Twitter indicate that you are an active Twitter user. Twitter’s default notification sound is fast and difficult to ignore. The “birdy tweet” notification sound is one of those that you won’t mind hearing on your phone. You can, however, change it.
How do I change the sound of a Twitter notification?
You can change the sound of your notification by going to Settings on your phone.
When using an Android
You can change the sound of your Twitter notifications on your Android phone. You can pick your favorite songs or music. It all depends on your personal preferences. Take the following steps:
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Select “Apps & Notifications” from the drop-down menu.
- “See all x apps” is selected.
- Click on the Twitter app after searching for it or scrolling down.
- Navigate to “Notifications.” You’ll see many Twitter notification categories.
- Tap the category you want to edit.
- Choose “Advanced.”
- Tap “Sound” and select your favorite.
You can change the notification sound for other apps by following the same steps.
When using an iPhone
Changing the sound of a Twitter notification on an iPhone is more difficult. There is currently no way to adjust the Twitter notification sound separately if you have iOS 14 or later. The notification sound can only be turned on or off. To enable Twitter notification sound on an iPhone, follow these steps:
- On your iPhone, launch the Settings app.
- Choose “Notifications.”
- Scroll to the bottom and click “Twitter.”
- Select the “Sounds” option.
As a workaround, you can change the text tone sound to change the Twitter notification sound. Take the following steps:
- On your iPhone, launch the Settings app.
- Choose “Sounds & Haptics.”
- Under “Sounds and vibrations patterns,” select “Text Tone.”
- Choose the best sound for you.
Why am I unable to see my Twitter notifications?
Most Twitter users have this issue from time to time. It might be because of the causes listed below.
You have turned off Push Notifications
It is a Twitter feature that allows you to receive notifications even while you are not on Twitter. Here’s how to set up your push notifications.
- Open Twitter and then click on your profile image in the upper left corner.
- Go to “Privacy and settings.”
- Choose “Notifications.”
- To manage your notifications, go to the “Preferences” menu.
- Navigate to “Push notifications.” You can manage notifications for different Twitter functions on the Push notification page.
- Toggle the push notification you want to receive.
You have disabled Twitter notifications
You may not receive Twitter notifications if you have restricted or disabled Twitter’s ability to send notifications to your phone. As demonstrated above, enable push notifications in the Twitter app and allow Twitter to deliver notifications to your phone.
On Android Devices
- Launch the Settings app.
- Choose “Apps & notifications.”
- Choose “See all x apps.”
- Search for “Twitter” and click on it.
- Choose “Notifications.”
- Navigate to Notifications and turn on the notifications you want to receive.
On iPhones and iPads
- Navigate to the Settings menu on your phone.
- Scroll to the bottom and select “Twitter.”
- Choose “Notifications.”
- If it’s not green, enable “Allow Notifications.”
- Go to the “Alerts” section as well. All of the options (“Lock Screen,” “Notifications,” and “Banners”) should be selected.
Your Twitter app is outdated
The usefulness of an old app is limited. You are most likely not receiving Twitter notifications because you are using an outdated Twitter app. Download the app from the play store (Android smartphones) or the app store (iOS devices) (iOS devices).
Internet connection
The Twitter functionality is dependent on your internet connection. If the problem is caused by a faulty internet connection, you can restart it.
Excessive cache
Have you cleared your Twitter Cache recently? You might have to remove it. Follow these steps to clear the cache on Twitter:
- Start Twitter on your phone.
- In the top left corner, tap the profile image.
- Choose “Privacy and settings.”
- Navigate to the “Accessibility, display, and languages” section.
- Select “Data usage” from the drop-down menu.
- To clear media storage, tap “Media storage” and then “Clear media storage.”
- To remove the cache saved on the web, tap “Web storage” and then “Clear all web storage.”
Conclusion
On an Android device, changing and customizing the Twitter notification sound is simple. You can do this immediately from the settings menu on your phone. And now, anytime you get a Twitter notice on your phone, you’ll hear your favorite song. On newer iPhones, however, there is no option to adjust the Twitter notification sound separately.
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