5 Ways to Fix Alarm Not Working on Android Phones

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Go to the Clock app settings and tap on Notifications > enable all notification toggles.
Google Pixels users can open the Do Not Disturb settings and go to Schedules > turn off Flip to Shhh.
Open Settings and tap on Apps > three-dot icon > Reset app preferences > Reset. Then, set the alarm again and check.

Basic Fixes:

Restart your phone: Restarting your phone can help remove any temporary bugs or glitches that can cause your Android phone’s alarm not to ring. Long-press the Power button and use the menu options to do it.
Ensure alarm volume is set to max: Open the Settings app or use the volume controls to access and set the alarm volume to max on your Android phone.
Try using another alarm tone: If your current alarm tone is low, you may miss alarms even when they are ringing. So, make the alarm tone louder. Check and see if this fixes the issue.
Check for Clock app updates: Certain software bugs can also cause alarms not to work. In this case, you can check and install the latest app updates for the Clock app and try setting the alarm again.

Fix 1: Enable Clock App Notifications

In most cases, silenced notifications from the Clock app can cause the alarm not to ring. When this happens, open the notification settings for the Clock app and ensure all notifications are enabled on your Android phone. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Long-press the Clock app and tap on the i icon. Here, tap on Notifications.

Step 2: On this page, ensure all notification toggles are enabled.

Tap on App Info Tap on Notifications Check notification permissions

Fix 2: Disable Flip to Shhh in Pixel Phones

Google Pixel phones have a Flip to Shhh feature that activates Do Not Disturb. So, when it is enabled, flipping your phone upside down will turn on DND and eventually silence the alarm. To stop that, disable Flip to Shhh on your Pixel phone. Here’s how.

Step 1: Open Settings > tap on Notifications > Do Not Disturb.

Tap Notifications Tap Do Not Disturb

Step 2: Then, tap on Schedules. From the options, tap on Flip to Shhh and turn the toggle off.

Tap Schedules Tap on Flip to Shhh Turn off the toggle

Fix 3: Disable DND

While Do Not Disturb (DND) is a useful feature in smartphones, it can cause your alarms to go silent. In this case, turn off DND on your Android device and see if your alarms are working as expected. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1: Pull down from the top of the screen twice to open the full Quick Settings panel.

Step 2: Scroll through the options and tap on the Do not disturb tile to turn it off.

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Fix 4: Clear Clock App Cache and Data

Clearing the Clock app’s cache and data can help you remove corrupted cache or data files, preventing the app’s alarms from ringing. Once you do this, it might delete all previous alarms and other app settings. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Long-press the Clock app and tap on the i icon. From the options, tap on Storage and Cache.

Step 2: First, tap on Clear cache. Then, tap on Clear storage. When prompted, confirm the action.

Tap on App Info Open Storage and Cache settings 1 Tap on Clear Cache 12

Fix 5: Reset App Preferences

If you still have issues getting the alarm to ring, use the reset app preferences option. This will not delete personal data but will reset all app settings on your phone to default. This can delete the setting, causing your alarms to fail. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1: Open Settings and tap on Apps. At the top-right corner, tap on the three-dot icon.

Step 2: Then, tap on Reset app preferences. When prompted, tap on Reset to confirm.

Tap on Apps Tap on Reset app preferences

Wait for the reset process to finish. Then, open the Clock app and set a fresh alarm to see if it works at the set time on your Android phone.