You must be wondering why your LG V20 keeps making notification sounds? Does the alert occur without a pop up being displayed on your home screen?
Do you make use of the LG Health app? If you do, and you have the noise switched on for this feature, your mobile will send you notifications when you have reached a goal, or to remind you your target still needs to be met.
Are you in an area with a weak signal? Your LG may ping you every time your service drops.
An update in configuration settings or changes with certain applications can help this sound issue on your phone.
We have generated this easy to follow guide to expand on why your LG V20 keeps making notification sounds, and what steps you can take to rectify this problem so you can stop hearing unnecessary alerts come through on your mobile.
Why does my LG V20 keep making notification sounds?
Your LG V20 will keep making a notification sound if you have enabled the LG Health alert setting on your mobile. This program should have a different alert noise than your standard apps. This program will notify you for different things, such as a reminder to reach your daily targets or if you have completed a goal.Â
If you do not have the LG Health app turned on, your V20 will keep making a notification sound from one of the following reasons;
1. Loss of signal
You LG can ping you every time you have a loss of signal on your phone. This can be frequent depending on what location you’re in and whether or not there is little or no coverage for your network service provider.
2. Enabled emergency alerts
Emergency alerts will notify you every time there is a security concern in your area. This will be automatic unless you turn this feature off.
3. Faulty app
You may have a corrupt app installed on your LG V20 that is continuously sending a notification to your device.
Faulty software can transpire during the download phase, or over time through general use.
4. NFC turned on
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a program that allows your LG V20 to exchange online information with other wireless devices, like a card payment device.
When your mobile gets close to one of these items, it will connect and make a notification sound when it does.
5. LG V20 device issue
The firmware on your mobile may be faulty, or, the actual hardware of your device is problematic.
A problem like this will originate from the manufacturer of the phone.
How to fix LG V20 keep making notification sound
Turn the LG Health alert feature off to stop your V20 from making notification sounds. You can do this by; Press Display > Click Home Screen > Toggle Off LG Health/Smart Bulletin. Once this has been changed, make sure the icon does not show on your home screen. Keep in mind you will now need to go into the LG Health app to see your activity progress.
Other solutions you can use to help fix your LG V20 from making notification sounds include;
1. Move to an area with coverage
If you are in a location that does not have any signal, move to a different area that is in coverage for your network service provider.
This will prevent your LG V20 from pinging you every time your service drops.
2. Disable emergency alerts
Turn the emergency alert program off. This will block your mobile from receiving an alert every time there is a safety warning near you.
Step 1. On the home screen click ‘Messaging’
Step 2. Click on ‘Menu’ followed by ‘Settings’
Step 3. From ‘General’ select ‘More’
Step 4. Press ‘Emergency Alerts’
Now you’ll be clear the boxes for all three options (Imminent extreme, Imminent severe, or amber alert).
3. Uninstall and reinstall app
If you have a faulty app, you can uninstall and reinstall it to get rid of the corrupt software that is downloaded onto your device.
How do I know which app is making a specific notification sound?
You can download a program from Google Play store that will allow you to view where your most recent alerts came from.
Notif Log Notification History is an example of such an app.
4. Disable NFC app
Once this feature has been turned off, your LG V20 will no longer connect to wireless transaction devices automatically.
How to disable NFC app on LG V20
Step 1. Open ‘Settings’
Step 2. Click on ‘Connected Devices’
Step 3. Toggle the ‘NFC’ option to ‘Off’
Your display should have a prompt option that you turn on. This will allow you to use the NFC feature manually.
How do I turn off notifications on my LG V20?
You can turn off notifications for specific apps through the settings section on your LG V20. You will need to go onto each individual app to prevent any alerts from coming through. Keep in mind, when notifications have been switched off, you won’t know you have received an alert until you launch the specific app.
To switch notifications off for a specific app on your LG V20;
Step 1. Open ‘Settings’
Step 2. Select ‘General’
Step 3. Click on ‘Apps and Notifications’ followed by ‘App Info’
Step 4. Choose the app you want to change
Step 5. Press ‘App Notifications’
You can now toggle off ‘Allow’.Â
Why does my LG V20 keep turning off?
Your LG V20 will keep turning off if your battery has been completely drained, and is unable to withhold power from a charging cable. This can occur if the battery in your LG V20 has a defect, or, if you have been leaving your mobile on charge even after it has reached full capacity.
Another reason why your LG V20 will keep turning off is if there is a problem with the operating system. Sometimes, this will cause a problem with your device being able to withstand requests from all your applications.
To help troubleshoot this error, you can;
- Update your software
- Replace the battery
- Complete a factory reset
If none of these steps work, there may be a hardware issue that will need to be looked at by a LG professional.
Conclusion
We hope this guide has provided you with everything you need to know to understand why your LG V20 keeps making notification sounds, and that you were able to fix this sound issue with one of the fixes provided.
If, after using every step in this directory, your mobile is still making notification sounds, or keeps turning off, we recommend you contact LG directly.
