[Q] Unlink Google Now voice volume - Moto X Q&A

Hey guys--
I'm stumped on if this is possible, but I feel like my old Razr HD worked like this. If anyone has a way in the form of an app, Xposed module, etc, it'd be very appreciated.
Desired Behavior: Google Now should always speak to me, regardless of ringtone volume. She should be on her own separate volume control, or at least linked to media volume control.
Current Behavior: Google Now is linked to ringtone/notification/system volume. Since I almost always keep my phone on vibrate only, Google Now won't talk to me. Considering the point of touchless control, this is absolutely infuriating. I feel like I shouldn't have to be "that guy" that has his phone on full volume just to hear the Now voice.
There must be a better way! Who can help me out? Thanks!

I'm with you on this one, I keep my phone on silent all the time so I'd like that as well.
I've sent an email to Google, hopefully they will update that
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I guess empoweredh and I are the only ones that care about this? Lol
Come on guys, send Google feedback about this
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Apparently.
Tell you what....I'll start a bounty. $25 for an Xposed module or some other easy way to accomplish this. Basically anything that doesn't involve a custom rom or developer edition. If it can be done on a retail maxx in stock ROM I'll pay out. We'll see if anyone else wants to join/help.

Accidental duplicate post. Edited.

I think if enough of us complain Google will change it. Or they might change it on their own.
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Jamolah said:
I guess empoweredh and I are the only ones that care about this? Lol
Come on guys, send Google feedback about this
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Apparently.
Tell you what....I'll start a bounty. $25 for an Xposed module or some other easy way to accomplish this. Basically anything that doesn't involve a custom rom or developer edition. If it can be done on a retail maxx in stock ROM I'll pay out. We'll see if anyone else wants to join/help.
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Just wanted to see if this had reached a resolution. Also wanted throw my hat into the ring as wanting this.
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I'm pretty interested in seeing this done too. I haven't received my phone yet, I generally keep my phone on silent or vibrate while at work, and I know I will want to talk to Google - and hear Google's responses when my phone is in that mode.

I sent google an email as well. Hopefully something comes of it.

Agreed! Would love to see this too!
I've looked, but couldn't find, any kind of feature request page for google? Anyone know if there is one?

I am with you guys! Saw this thread and I had not notcied this before since I have it on full volume as of now.

Maybe use something like tasker to set the ringtone to a certain level when google opens?

I experienced a mute Google Now last night and was stumped. Now I see this thread and it all makes sense.
There is an Xposed module that unlinks the notification and ringtone volumes (link). I'm not rooted yet but someone could test which volume Google Now reacts to, so a least part of the problem gets fixed. And maybe ask the developer make an update that addresses that. Tasker is also a good idea, but more cumbersome. Could be a plan B.

I'll throw in 15$ to the bounty

Well I got it to work with Tasker.
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Event: Variable Set %WIN
Task:
Ringer Volume: Level 6, If %WIN=Google
Ringer Volume: Level 6, If %WIN=Voice Search
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I put two ringer volume task because for some reason, when I open voice search it'll be identified as "Google" and vise versa.
Note: I used the Event as the First Context because for some reason I couldn't get the Application Context to work with Google and Voice Search.
I hope that helps some of you. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Well I got it to work with Tasker.
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Event: Variable Set %WIN
Task:
Ringer Volume: Level 6, If %WIN=Google
Ringer Volume: Level 6, If %WIN=Voice Search
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I put two ringer volume task because for some reason, when I open voice search it'll be identified as "Google" and vise versa.
Note: I used the Event as the First Context because for some reason I couldn't get the Application Context to work with Google and Voice Search.
I hope that helps some of you. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Does this also revert the settings back when you exit? I have limited knowledge of tasker but to me it doesn't seem like it would. Also if this one of the profiles that requires you to be rooted?
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No this should not need to be done through tasker. it should be part of the OS
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Jamolah said:
No this should not need to be done through tasker. it should be part of the OS
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I think we all would greatly prefer it be a part of the OS. That's doesn't mean we can't use a work around that was generously provided until it's fixed.
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garciaw said:
I experienced a mute Google Now last night and was stumped. Now I see this thread and it all makes sense.
There is an Xposed module that unlinks the notification and ringtone volumes (link). I'm not rooted yet but someone could test which volume Google Now reacts to, so a least part of the problem gets fixed. And maybe ask the developer make an update that addresses that. Tasker is also a good idea, but more cumbersome. Could be a plan B.
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expanded/seperated volumes using gravitybox and it seems to be linked to the notification volume

jhealy said:
Does this also revert the settings back when you exit? I have limited knowledge of tasker but to me it doesn't seem like it would. Also if this one of the profiles that requires you to be rooted?
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My original tasker will not revert to the original ringer volume.
Also, I'm pretty sure this particular task does not need root access.
New code with Ringer Volume being set back to original:
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Event: Variable Set %WIN
Task Gnow:
If %WIN ~ (matches) Google
Variable Set: Name: %PREVOLR to %VOLR
Ringer Volume: Level 6
Wait: 10 minutes, Until %WIN !~ Google
Ringer Volume: %PREVOLR
Task Gvoice:
If %WIN ~ (matches) Voice Search
Variable Set: Name: %PREVOLR to %VOLR
Ringer Volume: Level 6
Wait: 10 minutes, Until %WIN !~ Voice Search
Ringer Volume: %PREVOLR
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Event contexts do not have exit tasks, so just add the Gnow task and then Gvoice task to the Event.
Normally the Ringer Volume Action will only display a slid-able bar to change the Ringer Volume.
Go into Tasker > Preferences
Make sure beginner mode is off
Go back into the Ringer Volume Action settings, and press and hold the "Shuffle" icon and then release after a bit.
This will change the slidable bar to a blank field.
Edit: fixedd!
Hope that works out better for you guys

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Profiles

Hey all. I have been searching for an app/widget that will create ringer profiles. For example, a low volume level with vibrate off at night, loud volume with vibrate on when outside, vibrate only in meetings, etc. All selectable/switchable via one (or two) button presses. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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My Hero, and the XDA app, made this post possible.
I use Quick Profiles, from the Market. It let you create different profiles and place shortcut icons for each of them.
A much more complete solution is Toggle Settings, but it is also much resources hungry.
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Thanks, I will give those a try.
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My Hero, and the XDA app, made this possible.
Trying ProfileManager for now. I remember on my Touch there was an app that, when selected from the home screen, would pop-up a list of fully customised profiles. Simple. The widgets in the market (most in the form of switches) all seem to lack the ability to select ring AND vibrate ... it's either one or the other.
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act-xda said:
Hey all. I have been searching for an app/widget that will create ringer profiles. For example, a low volume level with vibrate off at night, loud volume with vibrate on when outside, vibrate only in meetings, etc. All selectable/switchable via one (or two) button presses. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Why not try Locale?
also try audiomanager. I know you can do it in the pro version, not sure about the free one though.
But i always hear good things about locale too.
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But i always hear good things about locale too.
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Locale Beta was awesome, worked really well and hardly affected the phone in terms of performance or battery life.
Locale is now resource-hungry and not as full featured. The network location is really iffy (it wasn't in Beta), it costs ten quid, and it just seems slow and buggy. I'm quite annoyed I spent money on it, based on my impressions of Beta.
Does any of these apps allow to set auto-answer on and enable the loudspeaker? It would be great to create an in-car profile!

[Q] Custom ringtones?

I'm asking on behalf of a friend, and don't have direct access to the phone to diagnose the problem, so I thought maybe asking here would help. My only information was that their friend was trying to set a custom ringtone (downloaded via Zedge) on their Motorola Atrix (didn't specify whether 4G or HD, I'm only presuming it's a newer phone). However, rather than the ringtone actually playing when someone calls, it just announces the name of the caller instead, with no ringtone otherwise.
Any ideas?
Must have voice read out active or something. My ring tones work fine.
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deeje00 said:
Must have voice read out active or something. My ring tones work fine.
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Is there any way you can walk me through how to disable that? I'm sort of doing this long-distance, the person I'm helping is in Texas while I'm in Georgia currently. They're either new to their phone or just new to smartphones in general. Since my only phone is an iPhone currently (and my prior Android was a Captivate), I don't know the ins-and-outs of Motorola's phones. I assumed maybe it was a "drive mode" or something like some of the older phones had.
Aha, I think I found it: "Menu > Call Settings > Caller ID Readout > Ring Only," if I've done my research right. Thanks, though.

[Q] Do not disturb or blocking mode feature for overnight?

I am just about to get one of these phones but was wondering if it has the ability to switch off calls/notifications at night between specified times?
I believe the S3 has blocking mode and iOs has Do not disturb.
If it doesn't have this ability are there any apps on the play store that people could recommend that would do this?
Cheers
Llama location profiles will do the trick. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama
xdracco said:
Llama location profiles will do the trick. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama
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Thanks I will check that out, so it doesn't do it natively then?
If it does, then it's very well hidden. i can't find such option.
I am using this Ringer Volume for years and it never failed.
Easy, simple and versatile.
There is an app in the play store called SEER that works like a charm.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.systemxstudios.seer&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zeXN0ZW14c3R1ZGlvcy5zZWVyIl0.
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I am using this Ringer Volume for years and it never failed.
Easy, simple and versatile.
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Ha ha lol I thought you were taking the piss until I clicked on your link.
Do any of the apps have the ability to set it so one number still rings, as I am on call and need the phone on silent unless work ring.
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That's an unethical practice disturbing an employee while on his sleep considering the fact that it's not already work hours. lol! You should know your rights! You deserve a healthy living still you know haha!
Anyways I'm not sure about the HTC One... Don't have it yet but on past HTC Devices there's this feature called Smart Group... You could assign contacts on that group and add options on it like the notification settings for each particular group. And yeah you can configure it to be silent on a specified time or switch ringtones on specified times also.
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Ha ha lol I thought you were taking the piss until I clicked on your link.
Do any of the apps have the ability to set it so one number still rings, as I am on call and need the phone on silent unless work ring.
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If you want some serious automation, check out Tasker.
It s not free, and not easy to get used to, but with some perseverence it can do just about anything.
The easy stuff is shutting radios and volume off between hours. Also simple to nominate a specific contact so that person can still make your phone ring.
With some practice you'll get it automatically muting your phone when you walk into your favourite cinema.
Or adjusting settings depending on battery levels.
Or turn your wi-fi on when you get home.
Or waiting until you are on a certain part of your drive home from work and text the wife to say you are on the way, and to get dinner ready! :laugh:
Check out some of the pre-made "recipies" others have made for Tasker than you can download and import...
http://tasker.wikidot.com/profile-index
Nevermind thought it had a night mode it doesn't
Or another suggestion would be BusyMe all it does it set times to silence your phone. Very simple and work perfect. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fernandodunn.android.busyme.lite
I use an app called power schedule basic which does this as well and is very customisable. You can use it to set silent mode at night, wifi on and off schedules, ring profiles and other stuff.
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Wow thanks for all the suggestions, I checked out Tasker, it looks mega complicated though, I also tried Llama which seems to be good as well, any other suggestions?
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Ha ha lol I thought you were taking the piss until I clicked on your link.
Do any of the apps have the ability to set it so one number still rings, as I am on call and need the phone on silent unless work ring.
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Llama does.
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ntemples1 said:
Wow thanks for all the suggestions, I checked out Tasker, it looks mega complicated though, I also tried Llama which seems to be good as well, any other suggestions?
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I think Tasker is overkill (doesn't mean it's bad). I can't judge is functionality but it's just too much work to accomplish simple things. That's why I settled for Llama.
Some ideas, maybe the best if we can accepnt call from some group of contacts such as favorites...
Any idea?
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Some ideas, maybe the best if we can accepnt call from some group of contacts such as favorites...
Any idea?
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Llama allows you to put your phone into quiet mode but still let calls ring your phone but only from specified contacts. It's not as simple as just selecting your favorites group but you can select allowed contacts.
The reason I sought this specific app was due to Smart Actions on my Razr HD. I loved it but found it was too limited. Llama fills in the gap.
Try I'm sleeping app in store.
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I'm using Tasker. I'm created two task - day and night. Tasker is simple and stable
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Acoustic Warning

Does anyone know the name of the process that monitors acoustic levels and pops up when you turn the volume to max on headphones? On my Razr Maxx it was it's own app and I used Disable Service to stop it from warning me EVERY time.
I use a Tasker app to set volume to max in my car when streaming to bluetooth and on KitKat it only goes to about 75% volume, and I have to manually slide it up to max and press OK for it to actually change.
I can see it on my Droid Razr Maxx on JB 4.1.2 as a standalone app (can't disable from regular settings menu) but I could disable the service that monitored it. I'm guessing it's integrated into Android System or System UI now and I haven't taken the time to look at every single service in there to see which it is. Just curious if anyone else has found it yet, or another way to stop it from interfering with my desire to listen to satanic music at obscene volumes.
Thanks!
Do you reboot frequently? Because I only get that prompt once, and then it never comes up again until I reboot the phone.
use gravitybox to disable it
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Yes very annoying. It shouldn't even be on for a bluetooth. Any way to disable it without root?
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Care to post your tasker profile
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Care to post your tasker profile
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I use one profile to detect if I'm in the car or not. It checks if I'm connected to my bluetooth device in the car and sets a variable %INTHECAR to yes.
The actual Pandora task runs if %INTHECAR is yes and the time is between 9am and 6am (I listen to a local morning radio show on my drive to work instead of Pandora, so don't launch if it the morning show is on).
The actions for the Pandora task are:
Load App - Pandora
Wait - 5 seconds (this accounts for Android trying to reset Pandora to the previous volume you listened at)
Media Volume - 15
When bluetooth disconnects, %INTHECAR is set to no, and there is an exit task that will kill Pandora and revert some settings:
Media Volume - 0
Taskkill - Method: Extreme - Pandora
Go Home - Page 0 -- IF %SCREEN ~ off
I use the Taskkill app which adds kill support to Tasker. The built in option doesn't work anymore since like Android 4.1 or 4.2.
I have other profiles that run off of the %INTHECAR variable (auto SMS reply is one), which is why I have it set out on two different profiles.
I'd be happy to answer any questions that anyone has.
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use gravitybox to disable it
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Is this the only way? I've never used Gravity Box so I am not familiar with it.. Does anyone know the service name or what it might be bundled with?
fury683 said:
Is this the only way? I've never used Gravity Box so I am not familiar with it.. Does anyone know the service name or what it might be bundled with?
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It's easy to use gravity box
And in kit kat in moto x you will don't be able to find that service, because all of the services that was in a standalone app in jelly bean are integrated in kit kat in one process: android OS
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It's easy to use gravity box
And in kit kat in moto x you will don't be able to find that service, because all of the services that was in a standalone app in jelly bean are integrated in kit kat in one process: android OS
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Well first off, thank you. I've used CyanogenMod before and this adds basically all the stuff I liked from it to my phone, and more.
Just to clarify, the setting in Gravity Box looks like it's defaulted to off for the audio warning. Is the unchecked state what I need for off?
Thanks again!
fury683 said:
Well first off, thank you. I've used CyanogenMod before and this adds basically all the stuff I liked from it to my phone, and more.
Just to clarify, the setting in Gravity Box looks like it's defaulted to off for the audio warning. Is the unchecked state what I need for off?
Thanks again!
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I think when you enable gravity box it turns it off
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Where do I find gravity box? I see an app in the store by that name but its a game...
jideay said:
Where do I find gravity box? I see an app in the store by that name but its a game...
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Here it is for 4.4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554049
Here it is for 4.1/4.2/4.3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316070
Do read the first post and all of the instruction for installation/compatibility.
OK thanks. As far as I can tell, I better not install it. I have SlapMyMoto 4.4 rooted installed on my locked phone. I do not have CWM installed either and the way the thread reads, Gravity Box may or may not be compatible with my Moto X.
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OK thanks. As far as I can tell, I better not install it. I have SlapMyMoto 4.4 rooted installed on my locked phone. I do not have CWM installed either and the way the thread reads, Gravity Box may or may not be compatible with my Moto X.
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I rooted with SlapMyMoto 0.5c and have 4.4, with Xposed and Gravity Box and it works fine. You do need to disable write protection for Xposed to work properly, though.
Another question about Gravity Box.. How does it impact battery life? It seems like the stuff it does (battery look/feel, additional context in menus, etc) are stuff that's already there, but "hidden". With it, I've already been able to remove two existing apps from my phone, one I used for torch and another I used for a reboot button. I also turned on the network traffic monitor in the statusbar.
I assume since so many people use it that it must not take too much battery, but who knows.
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Another question about Gravity Box.. How does it impact battery life? It seems like the stuff it does (battery look/feel, additional context in menus, etc) are stuff that's already there, but "hidden". With it, I've already been able to remove two existing apps from my phone, one I used for torch and another I used for a reboot button. I also turned on the network traffic monitor in the statusbar.
I assume since so many people use it that it must not take too much battery, but who knows.
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I've noticed no increased battery use. But then I'm also not turning on features that require additional power. When KitKat was introduced someone at Google was quoted in a press release who said the network activity indicators in the status bar consumed a "surprising" amount of resources. If that's true, then I should think turning them back on would entail a bit of a battery hit.

Notifications make no sound, even when selecting one in the settings menu.

I have been an android user for a long time, but this one is stumping me as there is no process or specific error. I have searched and haven't found anyone with a similar problem. Just got a Nexus 6 today and it will not make any notification sounds. The notification volume is all the way up and phone calls have a ringtone that works. What is really throwing me off is that when I am in the general settings or the settings for any other app, clicking on a notification sound has no response. I will be in settings and overlooking the list of potential default notification sounds and no matter which one I click there is no noise, as where with the ringtones they all will play me the sample.
If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it, I hate that something this simple has stumped me somehow.
Thank you.
this happens with my alarm sound in the settings. it just won't play it, even though its a google sound. but, when its needed, like when my alarm goes off, it sounds. and that's what is really important. so I ignore the fact that it doesn't play in settings anymore (it used to though).
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this happens with my alarm sound in the settings. it just won't play it, even though its a google sound. but, when its needed, like when my alarm goes off, it sounds. and that's what is really important. so I ignore the fact that it doesn't play in settings anymore (it used to though).
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If that were the case I could deal with it but it won't even make a sound when its supposed to.
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If that were the case I could deal with it but it won't even make a sound when its supposed to.
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try using an app to set a notification sound, maybe that will work.
This happened to me running Pure Nexus, reboot fixed the issue. Still not sure why it didn't work in the first place
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