Why your Android notifications are late, silent or missing
Late or missing Android notifications come down to five layers: channels, battery optimisation, your phone maker's limits, Do Not Disturb, or a lapsed permission.
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Android notifications, explained
Custom sounds per contact, ringtones for app calls, and alerts that survive a swipe: what your phone already does on its own, and where NotiWeave picks up.
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