Why do notifications not sound for an app that is open?

[Android Central Question]

Hi,
I notice on my Samsung S6 that notifications don't make a sound for an app that is open. I'm finding that I keep not noticing text messages etc as I leave the app open while it is connected to my PC.
I feel like I have seen an option to control that behaviour but, for the life of me, I cannot find it now.
Anyone know about this?

 

[methodman89]

What have you checked so far in the settings menu?

 

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[Garrett Godfrey]

I have gone through;
- all sound & notification related settings
- the 'Apps' page of settings
- the settings of the messaging app
and I have basically pottered about in the settings options in general to see anything I thought might be related.
I've also done a web search.

 

[anon(10614692)]

There's no way to change this as far as my research has gone for the last 5 years.. My S6 Edge, S8 and S10 all do the same. It is infuriating if you forget to close the app.

 

[methodman89]

Has anyone tried using the os message reminder?

 

[anon(10614692)]

Has anyone tried using the os message reminder?

I soon got wise and have made a point of always closing my messages app when not in use. It's no biggie anymore. I suppose the logic is why do you need a notification for an app you are using?

 

[B. Diddy]

There are 3rd party messaging apps that allow you to get notification tones even when the app is open. I can't quite remember, but Textra might do it. I think the Verizon Messages+ app does as well, but I'm not sure how well it works on non-Verizon phones.

 

[Garrett Godfrey]

Thanks for all the responses, people! Appreciate it!
I think I must have dreamt that there was an option for this. :-\
I'll check out Textra (being non-Verizon).

 

[ManiacJoe]

Yes, Textra does give the option of playing the notifications when the app is open.
However, it is off by default.