Disabling In-App Sounds on Viber

If you're using the Viber desktop application, you may have noticed that notifications for messages or calls can be quite distracting. While Viber doesn't offer a built-in feature to disable these sounds, there are some workarounds to help minimize the noise. In this article, we'll explore how to disable in-app sounds on Viber and provide tips on customizing your notification settings.

Disabling Sounds on Android

If you're using an Android device, you can follow these steps to disable in-app sounds on Viber:

1. Launch Viber on your smartphone.

2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen.

3. Select Settings.

4. Scroll down and tap 'Sounds.'

5. Toggle off the switch next to 'Conversation tones' for incoming and outgoing messages.

Alternatively, you can also change your phone's default ringtone and notification sounds to reduce noise. To do this:

1. Go to your phone's Settings app.

2. Tap on Sounds.

3. Select a different sound for your notifications or ringtone.

Disabling Sounds on iOS

If you're using an iOS device, the process is slightly different. Here's how to disable in-app sounds on Viber:

1. Launch Viber on your iOS device and tap the More tab at the app's bottom.

2. Tap on Settings.

3. Scroll down and toggle off the switch next to 'Conversation tones' for incoming and outgoing messages.

Customizing Notification Settings

In addition to disabling in-app sounds, you can also customize your notification settings within Viber. To do this:

1. Launch Viber on your smartphone.

2. Tap the More tab at the app's bottom.

3. Select Messages.

4. Tap on a message to open it.

5. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen.

6. Select Settings.

7. Choose whether to turn conversation tones for incoming and outgoing messages on or off.

Tips and Tricks

If you're still experiencing issues with in-app sounds, try restarting your phone. A normal restart or a forced restart (neither will result in any data loss) can often resolve the issue.

In conclusion, while Viber doesn't offer a built-in feature to disable in-app sounds, there are some workarounds and customization options available. By following these steps, you can minimize distractions and customize your notification settings to suit your needs.

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