Is there a continuous text message notification setting?

Earl Grey

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Jan 19, 2017, 4:34:02 PM1/19/17

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I don't see a way to set a continuous and loud notification sound when a
text arrives. It only gives a single notification sound so I'm missing
too many.

I had an iPhone that you could set to keep ringing- kinda like an
incoming phone call. Can I set my Tracfone Verizon LG Rebel running
Android 5.1.1 to do that?

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every dog that barks.
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Chris

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Jan 19, 2017, 6:32:10 PM1/19/17

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Earl Grey <cha...@lordgrey.net> wrote:
> I don't see a way to set a continuous and loud notification sound when a
> text arrives. It only gives a single notification sound so I'm missing
> too many.
>
> I had an iPhone that you could set to keep ringing- kinda like an
> incoming phone call. Can I set my Tracfone Verizon LG Rebel running
> Android 5.1.1 to do that?

Don't know about that one, but some have light that will blink when there's
an unread text or voicemail.

micky

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Jan 19, 2017, 10:50:22 PM1/19/17

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In comp.mobile.android, on Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:34:00 -0500, Earl Grey

<cha...@lordgrey.net> wrote:

>
>You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at
>every dog that barks.
> - Winston Churchill

You will never manage to throw enough stones at dogs if all you care
about is rushing to your destination.

Take time to smell the roses and throw the stones.

Earl Grey

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Jan 20, 2017, 8:45:36 AM1/20/17

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Thanks- but I carry my phone in my pocket so I wouldn't see the light!

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Joe Beanfish

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Jan 20, 2017, 10:30:43 AM1/20/17

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On Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:34:00 -0500, Earl Grey wrote:

> I don't see a way to set a continuous and loud notification sound when a
> text arrives. It only gives a single notification sound so I'm missing
> too many.
>
> I had an iPhone that you could set to keep ringing- kinda like an
> incoming phone call. Can I set my Tracfone Verizon LG Rebel running
> Android 5.1.1 to do that?

I don't know any way to make the tone cycle like a phone ringer. It may
vary depending on the messaging app. I choose a long notification sound
so I have time to hear it. A sound that gets more intense towards the
end helps too.

Whiskers

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Jan 20, 2017, 3:52:29 PM1/20/17

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On 2017-01-19, Earl Grey <cha...@lordgrey.net> wrote:
> I don't see a way to set a continuous and loud notification sound when
> a text arrives. It only gives a single notification sound so I'm
> missing too many.
>
> I had an iPhone that you could set to keep ringing- kinda like an
> incoming phone call. Can I set my Tracfone Verizon LG Rebel running
> Android 5.1.1 to do that?

This is for a Samsung GT-S6810P running Android 4.1.2, but I would
expect similar options to be available for more recent Android versions
and hardware:

1) Open the messaging (SMS) app

2) Go to 'settings'

3) Scroll down to find 'Notifications' and make sure it is selected

4) Scroll down more to find 'Vibrate' and select that too if required

5) Scroll down even further to find 'Message alert repetition' and
change 'once' into 'Every 2 minutes' or 'Every 10 minutes' as preferred.

You'll probably notice other settings that might be useful.

I have my phone chime discreetly and vibrate once every 10 minutes until
I read the new message.

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Earl Grey

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Jan 21, 2017, 9:25:07 AM1/21/17

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Hadn't considered a different app-- but I'll look into it!

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leadership is defined by results, not attributes.
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Earl Grey

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Jan 21, 2017, 9:30:13 AM1/21/17

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Thanks, that did give me a repeat notification...headed in the right
direction but not there yet!

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jtees4

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Jan 21, 2017, 9:06:35 PM1/21/17

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On Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:34:00 -0500, Earl Grey <cha...@lordgrey.net>
wrote:

>I don't see a way to set a continuous and loud notification sound when a
>text arrives. It only gives a single notification sound so I'm missing
>too many.
>
>I had an iPhone that you could set to keep ringing- kinda like an
>incoming phone call. Can I set my Tracfone Verizon LG Rebel running
>Android 5.1.1 to do that?

I use an app called SMS Popup. It works great. You set the sound and
how often you want it to repeat etc. I set mine for five minutes PLUS
you can pick the led light colr as well as how it flashes. I miss so
many, this has saved me many times.

Robert Roland

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Jan 22, 2017, 10:06:55 AM1/22/17

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On Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:34:00 -0500, Earl Grey <cha...@lordgrey.net>
wrote:

>I don't see a way to set a continuous and loud notification sound when a
>text arrives. It only gives a single notification sound so I'm missing
>too many.

I use an app called Prof Reminder.
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RoRo