Android 10, Popup notifications, S10, Whatsapp
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on 23-01-2020 14:13
Installed new Android update from O2 on my S10 last night - the blurb for the update said it was a "security update" so I wasn't expecting any settings to change! Unfortunately, it was more than just security update, it took phone from Android 9 to Android 10. Now regretting updating, since Whatsapp "popup notifications are no longer available in your version of android" !!
I cannot currently find a workaround, but will keep looking. Am pretty tech savvy but not so much that I would risk downgrading (and this would probably void my warranty which I certainly don't want to do!).
Anyone else had this problem and have some suggestions as to a fix, other than wait and hope a further release fixes the problem?(I know pixel users have had it for some time).
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on 23-01-2020 14:18
It may sound obvious but have you checked for an update to your WhatsApp app ?
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on 23-01-2020 14:26
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on 23-01-2020 14:26
Please select the post that helped you best and mark as the solution. This helps other members in resolving their issues faster. Thank you.
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on 23-01-2020 14:27
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on 23-01-2020 14:27
Hi, yes, ran all updates after updating phone. I believe it's an Android problem not an app problem.
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on 23-01-2020 14:27
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on 23-01-2020 14:27
If there is no update available check the version you have. I have just downloaded the 2.20.13 apk which gives you dark mode. Pop ups working fine.
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on 23-01-2020 14:32
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on 23-01-2020 14:32
See my post just above your last reply.
Also, Go to Settings app > Apps & notifications > See all apps. Find WhatsApp. Tap the app’s name, and then tap Notifications. Tap under Show notifications, and on the next screen, make sure you have the Pop-up screen enabled.
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on 23-01-2020 14:34
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on 23-01-2020 14:34
Already on. I'm talking about the popup notification similar to the one that's on iphone. Not the tiny little notification that you have to expand. Looks like this:
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on 23-01-2020 14:36
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on 23-01-2020 14:36
Final thought from me for for now....
Go to Settings app > App & notifications > Advanced > Special app access > Adaptive notifications > select None.
If that doesn't help, you should maybe contact WhatsApp or, as you say, wait for an Android update to fix it.
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on 23-01-2020 14:41
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on 23-01-2020 14:41
@MI5 wrote:See my post just above your last reply.
Also, Go to Settings app > Apps & notifications > See all apps. Find WhatsApp. Tap the app’s name, and then tap Notifications. Tap under Show notifications, and on the next screen, make sure you have the Pop-up screen enabled.
There is no option for "pop up screen" under notifications and in the "in app notifications " the pop up option is greyed out.
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on 23-01-2020 14:42
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on 23-01-2020 14:42
Did that as well.
@MI5 wrote:Final thought from me for for now....
Go to Settings app > App & notifications > Advanced > Special app access > Adaptive notifications > select None.
If that doesn't help, you should maybe contact WhatsApp or, as you say, wait for an Android update to fix it.

