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no message alert for texts

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:40:10 GMT

is any one else having problems with text message alerts? i have set a tone and its at the same volume as calls but i dont get any ringtone or vibrate with text messages... but i do when it rings..any ideas?? ta!

Re: no message alert for texts

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:32:10 GMT

Hey dude, I have that problem 2, sometimes it doesn't alert me at all, sometimes the light flashes but no message notification until u go into the inbox, other times it works normally.

Iv tried turning it on n off but that makes no difference

Re: no message alert for texts

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:21:42 GMT

I also have this problem - have either of you found a fix for this yet?

Thanks

Re: no message alert for texts

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:54:51 GMT

hi guys, new on here! this is the first se phone i have owned. had samsung 4 15 years and needed a change.

anyway i have had my se x10i for a week now and it is a great phone. only problem i have found is that i cant seem to change my message alert tone, from a se effort to one that i want. am i doing something wrong or cant you have your own message tone on this smart phone?

Re: no message alert for texts

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:38:13 GMT

bump, any1 know the answer???????

Re: no message alert for texts

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:40:07 GMT

all i want 2 do is assign 1 of my own mp3s as a message tone. shouldnt a phone this advanced let you do something as basic as that? please help this is really starting 2 pi** me off.

Re: no message alert for texts

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:49:27 GMT

bump!

Re: no message alert for texts

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:05:21 GMT

se community,erm thanks 4 nothing! after 2 weeks of this problem,(3days on here) i have found a fix!(on youtube) download ringdriod (from android market on your phone) it is free and lets u set whatever mp3 ringtone u have on ur phone 2 text alerts.

Re: no message alert for texts

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:09:00 GMT

HI all...firstly a relief to know I'm not the only person with a silent ringtone, but still frustrating that there seem to be no answers. I had written to Sony for advice and the steps they sent back, are no different from the manual - no help and problem still not sorted!!

Re: no message alert for texts

suze — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:21:11 GMT

Only just seen this query but my answer would be to use HandCent Sms, cool free app from market and hugely customisable with notification sound being one of them.

Also use app called Quick Settings which gives you surprise surprise quick access to your settings. You can select volume and it gives you the volume levels for things like ringer/notification/media/alarm etc on one screen. That might help too.

Re: no message alert for texts

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:42:23 GMT

Thanks for your input. Im having the same problem and might just try that.

I've done a Software Update + Factory Reset to no avail.

A phone that just doesn't ring/vibrate for incoming SMSes is ridiculous. Even if this HandCent and Quick Settings work, I'm thinking of going back to the Sony Centre to get some answers.

Re: no message alert for texts

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:58:27 GMT

Hi again

I have tried using Handcent (in fact I thought at first it was BECAUSE I had downloaded that app, that the ringtone stopped in the first place!), but it's still the same..I had also written to Sony but the checklist they gave me to fix the problem, were all things I had already done. I am thinking of trying to return the handset if this problem continues!

Re: no message alert for texts

suze — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:15:53 GMT

What about the quick settings app? Is you notification volume turned right up? Cos quick settings allows you to have a seperate volume just for notifications whereas the stock settings I think only allows one setting.

Assuming that you get sound notificiations for everything else - like sd card loading / unloading when you connect to PC?

There is a secret menu thing accessible from the lock screen (dont swipe to open).... Menu,Back,Back,Menu,Back, Menu, Menu,Back. It gives you access to test things. Not sure if it would help but hey ho, when you get desperate you'll try anything.

Re: no message alert for texts

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:11:19 GMT

Hi Suze...thanks for your reply...I will try what you have suggested and let you know how that goes. I have also sent a 2nd email to Sony highlighting that there there seem to be a few people with this problem..will post their reply when I get it :~)

Re: no message alert for texts

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:09:58 GMT

Hi all..I am thrilled to say - I have a ringtone for my sms's!! Problem is, I'm not sure which of my 2 'fixes' did the job. I downloaded the app 'Quick settings' (as per Suze's advice) and adjusted all the volumes on that, but also did a software update (given the amount of time it took to download all the new updates, I perhaps should do this more often!). Thanks for the help and advice...hope this helps all of you too!

Re: no message alert for texts

suze — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:56:17 GMT

Awwww who cares what did it... at least you got there in the end. Well done you for being persistent and trying it all. Glad you have got your phone working now.

Re: no message alert for texts

sushidushi — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:59:15 GMT

Just for the sake of anyone searching, it IS possible to set different volumes for ringtones and notifications for texts and so on. Go to Settings - Sound & display - Ringer volume. From that screen, you can choose tio 'use incoming call for notifications', or, if you remove the tick from that box, you can use the on-screen slider to set a separate 'Notification volume'. If you're holding the phone sideways, you will have to scroll down to get the notification volume slider.

Re: no message alert for texts

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:54:58 GMT

Just for info, I have a brand new Xperia U with the latest software, and after 2 days, when I go to change the tone for notifications, it is impossible to test it. HOWEVER, it IS working if I send myself a message. :smileyconfused::smileyangry:

A bit painful if I don't like the first few selections.

Re: no message alert for texts

Uliwooly — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:18:17 GMT

this is for the X10 not the Xperia U you can start a new thread there and elaborate on your issues

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