Solve this big headache with these WhatsApp tips and tricks on iPhone and Android

Almost all the applications you install on your phone ask for the permission to send notifications. WhatsApp is one such application. Notification is something which alerts you about the happenings in the app. In case of WhatsApp you will get notified for the messages you receive by an individual or in group chat, receive calls, etc. But what needs to be noted is that you can manage notification alerts. Yes, notification preferences can easily be managed in your settings. So, here we show you WhatsApp tips and tricks on how to mute WhatsApp group notifications, and yes, unmute notifications too.

You can change WhatsApp notifications for messages, groups, and calls by choosing: Whether to turn conversation tones for incoming and outgoing messages on or off; notification tone or ringtone; vibration duration; whether to show popup notifications; notification light color for supported phones; whether to use high priority notifications, according to the information provided by WhatsApp.

If your WhatsApp notification is on and you are getting disturbed with certain group messages then you can mute group notifications for a specified period of time. You will still receive messages sent to the group, but your phone won't vibrate or make noise when they're received. Messages sent to muted chats won’t be displayed in the badge count on the WhatsApp icon unless you’re mentioned or replied to in the chat. Here is how you can mute/unmute group notification.

How to Mute WhatsApp group notifications on iPhone

1. Open the WhatsApp group chat, then tap the group subject.

Alternatively, you can swipe the group to the left in the Chats tab. Then, tap More and then click on Mute.

2. Tap Mute.

3. Select the length of time you would like to mute notifications for.

How to mute group notification on Android

1. Open the WhatsApp group chat, then tap the group subject. Alternatively, tap and hold the group in the CHATS tab. Then, tap the Mute notifications icon in the top corner.

2. Tap Mute notifications.

3. Select the length of time you would like to mute notifications for.

4. You can also uncheck Show notifications to stop notifications from being shown in your notifications screen.

5. Tap OK.

How to unmute group notifications on iPhone

1. Open the WhatsApp group chat, then tap the group subject. Alternatively, swipe the group to the left in the Chats tab. Then tap More > Unmute.

2. Tap Muted.

3. Tap Unmute.