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No iMessage notification sound after IOS 17.0.1 update on iPhone 13 Max

After updating to IOS 17.0.1, I have noticed that I no longer get sound notifications for text/imessage unless I have the phone unlocked and Messages app opened. While it is opened, messages will audibly alert me. This is while using standard apple sounds. Nothing custom. The only way to get it the sound notifications to work when not in messages is to enable alerts for lock screen, notification center or Banners. None of which I have ever had to enable to get sound to work, nor want alerts when my screen is locked.

Has anyone experienced this and if so is there a way to fix the sounds without enabling any of the visible banner alerts?

Sounds like a bug in the new 17.0.1 as I have duplicated it on both the 12 and the 13.

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iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Sep 23, 2023 4:55 PM

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cth4th

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Posted on Oct 18, 2023 8:30 AM

I was having issues receiving text alerts on my iPhone 14 Pro Max...albeit with iOS 16.7.1 after upgrading from 16.6 while facing the same issue.

I finally discovered the issue had to do with how my Focus settings were shared across devices, specifically on my Macbook Pro. I de-selected the "Share across devices" checkbox under Notifications & Focus Settings, at the bottom of the Focus menu.

Problem was solved (for me)--I am now able to receive text alerts on my iPhone. Hope this helps someone else.

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Mar 2, 2024 11:09 AM in response to OhRayOhRay

THAT WORKED!!!

Thank you so much. I wish I would have checked this out before I went into the Verizon store and wasted $1000 for a new one.

Mar 3, 2024 5:48 AM in response to Dr999

That didn't work for me.

Mar 3, 2024 12:37 PM in response to virginiageek

It is indeed the Bluetooth.

apple has only allowed notifications on one device, so either watch and not phone or vice versa.

Mar 7, 2024 8:34 AM in response to virginiageek

my text messages won't make a sound when messages come

Mar 7, 2024 8:52 AM in response to Dr999

Thanks that worked!!!!!!!

Mar 24, 2024 4:50 AM in response to virginiageek

Why can't Apple fix this issue? They seemed to only care about making money and introducing new products not fixing bugs and issues on existing products.

merrysee

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Apr 1, 2024 6:54 AM in response to randy42

Do you think you have to do each of those things in order?

It seemed to work. I had friends text me from iOS and android while the messages app was not open. Thanks for the fix info!

Apr 4, 2024 12:41 PM in response to virginiageek

Tried all that has been said and still have the same issue.

Apr 4, 2024 12:42 PM in response to Klymrd

Having a watch too turning off Bluetooth isn’t an option

Dinnner

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Apr 8, 2024 8:04 PM in response to randy42

Thanks but this didn’t work for me.

merrysee

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Apr 11, 2024 8:14 AM in response to randy42

I tried this and it worked so I gave it an up vote. But it only lasted for a day or two, then my phone went back to no alert for incoming texts.

RMNicole

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Apr 12, 2024 3:13 PM in response to randy42

That worked! Wow. Thank you very much.

burke43

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Apr 22, 2024 5:43 AM in response to virginiageek

I need it fixed- I miss a lot of important text. Can apple do an update

davisguy

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Apr 23, 2024 1:57 PM in response to randy42

That worked. Thank you so much!

Apr 23, 2024 3:48 PM in response to davisguy

What worked?

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