Secure Chat offers a convenient feature that allows you to mute sound notifications for specific chats, providing you with the flexibility to manage your notifications according to your preferences. Whether you need a moment of silence or want to focus without interruptions, muting chat sound notifications is a simple and effective solution. This guide will walk you through the steps to mute chat sound notifications in Secure Chat.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Step 1: Access Chat Settings
Open the Secure Chat application and log in. From the main chat list or chat fragment, locate the chat for which you want to mute sound notifications.
Step 2: Mute Chat Sound Notifications
Long-tap on the chat to reveal additional options. From the pop-up menu, select the "Mute Notifications" option. This action will prompt the system to initiate the muting process.
Step 3: Specify Mute Period
The system will present you with options to specify the mute period. You can choose from predefined time intervals, such as 1 hour, 8 hours, or 24 hours, to temporarily mute sound notifications for the selected chat.
Step 4: Confirm Muting
Select your desired mute period from the options provided. Once you confirm, the system will immediately mute sound notifications for the chosen chat.
Extensions:
Mute Duration Conflict
If you have already muted sound notifications for a chat from the global settings for a period shorter than the one you've chosen, the chat will remain muted for the initially set period. The system ensures that your preferences are respected.
Indefinite Muting
If you choose to mute sound notifications for an indefinite period, the system will respect your preference and mute chat sound notifications until you decide to unmute them.
Unmute Sound Notifications
If you decide to unmute sound notifications for all your chats, you can easily do so from the global settings. This action will restore sound notifications for both peer-to-peer and group chats.
Muted Notifications and Scheduled Muting
If you have scheduled to mute your notifications for a specific period, the chat you mute will adhere to that schedule. The contact's notifications will remain muted for the specified time.
Muting and Deleting Chats
If you delete a muted chat with a contact, the system will ensure that the contact remains muted for the initially specified period. This ensures consistent notification management.
By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can effortlessly mute sound notifications for specific chats in Secure Chat. This feature empowers you to personalize your notification experience, allowing you to focus, stay organized, and enjoy moments of uninterrupted communication.