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Unknown bleeps om my mobile

Geraldo2 — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:59:57 GMT

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?

Re: Unknown bleeps om my mobile

Northerner — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:31:12 GMT

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

Re: Unknown bleeps om my mobile

Geraldo2 — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:00:45 GMT

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

Re: Unknown bleeps om my mobile

bristolian — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:24:03 GMT

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

Re: Unknown bleeps om my mobile

354- — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:27:08 GMT

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?

Re: Unknown bleeps om my mobile

Geraldo2 — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:10:39 GMT

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.

Re: Unknown bleeps om my mobile

James_B — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:17:30 GMT

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

Re: Unknown bleeps om my mobile

Geraldo2 — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:19:08 GMT

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.

Re: Unknown bleeps om my mobile

Geraldo2 — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:19:51 GMT

Hi James,

Thank you for that suggestion.

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

Re: Unknown bleeps om my mobile

James_B — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:57:14 GMT

No problem @Geraldo2 🙂

James

Re: Unknown bleeps om my mobile

Geraldo2 — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:30:47 GMT

Hi James,

I think you may well have solved my issue but am waiting for another stray bleep to test it out.

However I did swipe a finger down the screen and found some items I wasn't aware of so they may have been what caused the bleeps. I clicked on them and soon the screen cleared.

The next stray bleep should hopefully sort it out.

I'll be in touch when I know.

Gerald

Re: Unknown bleeps om my mobile

James_B — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 08:02:06 GMT

Thanks for the update @Geraldo2 🙂

James

Re: Unknown bleeps om my mobile

Geraldo2 — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:32:50 GMT

Hi again James.

Your suggestion has proved to be correct. Just had another bleep and I did what you suggested and saw a couple of items.

Thank you for your help.

Success!!!

Gerald

Re: Unknown bleeps om my mobile

James_B — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:50:18 GMT

That's great @Geraldo2

Thanks for letting me know. 🙂

James