Unknown bleeps om my mobile

[Geraldo2]

Hi folks, I have only recently joined EE and am very happy but I do have one mystery to solve.

I have a brand new phone which is  a Samsung Galaxy A14

Obviously when the phone bleeps I check to see what it is. If it's a text or Whatsapp message they are obvious to spot. 

However sometimes there is no indication what the bleep is for. No matter where I look nothing shows up!

It's very puzzling so can anyone offer any suggestions as to what those bleeps are please?

[Northerner]

Hi @Geraldo2 

It will be an app or service on the phone notifying you that it is used, or an unread message. 

It could also be a phantom bleep that you think you heard but didn't happen. Sounds strange and no reflection on you but it's a common problem these days. Like feeling a vibration on your phone when there is no vibration. 

Thanks 

[Geraldo2]

Hi again, thank you for your interesting reply.

My only comment is I am not imagining phantom bleeps. they come through very clearly!! 

I guess if they were important and being ignored somebody would contact me?

Regards

Gerald2

[bristolian]

Finding the source of this alert will be a process of elimination, checking over every app you have installed on your phone.

[354-]

Try using the phone in safe mode, see if the same beeps/notifications are occurring.

Do you use any Bluetooth devices, (headphones, earbuds, speakers, trackers(Tile/Chipolo), etc  with/near the Samsung device?

[Geraldo2]

Hi there! nice to hear from you.

I'm not great technical wise but if I understand what you mean the only app I have installed myself is Whatsapp. That is fine.

As to what other apps are on phone I am still learning my way around having only had the new phone for about 10 days.

Would be useful to know how to check them out.

[James_B · Accepted solution]

Hi @Geraldo2,

Welcome to the EE Community. 🙂

After you hear the bleep, unlock your phone and swipe one finger down the screen from the top. Are there any notifications showing?

If not, do any app icons have a small circle on them?

James

[Geraldo2]

Hi there! Nice to hear from you.

I'm not technically great so don't know about safe mode, sorry!

As to your other comments I do not use any of what you listed.

I use a couple of chromebooks which are often nearby but that is all.

I get the bleeps whether near or away from computers.

[Geraldo2]

Hi James,

Thank you for that suggestion.

When it happens again I will do what you suggest and get back to you.

[James_B]

No problem @Geraldo2 🙂

James