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No text sound from only one contact

I get alerts when I have a text message from everyone but one contact. I am wondering why.

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 6, 2021 7:54 AM

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Posted on Sep 7, 2021 6:56 AM

Hi lawgirl11,


Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!


We understand that you're not being notified when a specific contact sends you a message. It sounds like you may have Hide Alerts enabled in Messages for this contact. Check out the steps you can take to check outlined here under "Turn on Hide Alerts": Use Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


We hope this helps.


Cheers!

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Sep 7, 2021 6:56 AM in response to lawgirl11

Hi lawgirl11,


Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!


We understand that you're not being notified when a specific contact sends you a message. It sounds like you may have Hide Alerts enabled in Messages for this contact. Check out the steps you can take to check outlined here under "Turn on Hide Alerts": Use Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


We hope this helps.


Cheers!

No text sound from only one contact

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