Solutions for when your Galaxy phone won’t vibrate when receiving calls or notifications
If your Galaxy phone is not vibrating, it’s usually due to sound or notification settings, disabled vibration, or active modes like Do Not Disturb. Adjusting these settings restores vibration.
Step 1. Open Settings > Sounds and vibration
Step 2. If set to Mute, change it to Sound or Vibrate
Check Call Vibration Settings
Step 1. Open Settings > Sounds and vibration > Call vibration
Step 2. Set vibration intensity high enough and make sure Silent is not selected
Check Notification Vibration Settings
Step 1. Open Settings > Sounds and vibration > Notification vibration
Step 2. Adjust intensity and ensure Silent is not selected
Check Vibration Intensity
Step 1. Open Settings > Sounds and vibration > Vibration intensity
Step 2. Increase levels for Calls, Notifications, System, and Media
Step 1. Open Settings > Notifications
Step 2. Tap Do not disturb
Step 3. Turn it Off if enabled
Check App Notification Settings
Step 1. Open Settings > Notifications.
Tap App notifications.
Step 2. Enable notifications for the apps you want.
Step 1. Open Settings.
Tap Modes and Routines.
Step 2. Review active modes (e.g., Sleep or Theater).
Make sure Do not disturb schedules are set correctly.
Additional Notes
- Vibration may not work if disabled in specific app settings.
- Some modes can override vibration and notification behavior.
- Settings names may vary depending on device model and software version.
Thank you for your feedback!
Please answer all questions.