iOS · iPhone & iPad
Disable Repeated Text Message Alerts on iPhone
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Answer
Go to Settings > Notifications > Messages > Customize Notifications > Repeat Alerts, then choose Never. This changes repeat alerts for Messages, not every app's notifications.
Open Messages notifications
Go to Settings > Notifications > Messages.
Open Customize Notifications
Select Customize Notifications, then open Repeat Alerts.
Choose Never
Set Repeat Alerts to Never and send yourself a test message if you need to confirm the result.
Verify the result
Lock the iPhone, have a trusted contact send one new message, and wait through the prior repeat interval to confirm only the first alert sounds.
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If it does not work
- If repeated sounds continue, check whether another Apple device, conversation alert, or automation is responsible. Restore Repeat Alerts and test again before resetting notification settings.
Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: iPhone & iPad.
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