Notification Reminders on Samsung Galaxy: How-To

Notification reminders on Samsung Galaxy phones make sure you don’t miss important alerts by re-notifying you at set intervals until you act on them. This guide walks you through enabling and using this built-in feature, which works for most apps that send notifications. You don’t need any additional apps or special permissions to get started.

What You’ll Need

A Samsung Galaxy phone running One UI (most models from the last several years, including Galaxy S, Note, Z Fold, Z Flip, and A series).
The app you want to set reminders for already installed and allowed to send notifications.

Step-by-Step

Open Settings. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel, then tap the gear icon in the top-right corner. Alternatively, find the Settings app in your app drawer.
Go to Notifications. Scroll down in the Settings menu and tap “Notifications.” This is where all notification-related settings are managed.
Tap “Advanced settings.” Scroll to the bottom of the Notifications screen and select “Advanced settings.” This is where you’ll find the reminder feature.
Enable “Notification reminders.” Look for the toggle labeled “Notification reminders” and turn it on. If you don’t see it immediately, it might be under a sub-menu like “More settings” or “Additional settings” depending on your One UI version.
Set the reminder interval. After enabling the feature, tap on “Notification reminders” (or the text next to the toggle) to open its settings. You’ll see an option to choose how often you want to be reminded. The default is usually every 15 minutes, but you can select from options like every 5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes, or every 1, 2, or 3 hours, depending on your phone’s software version.
Choose which apps to remind you (if available). On some One UI versions, after setting the interval, you’ll see a list of apps. Toggle on the apps for which you want reminders. If you don’t see this list, the feature will apply to all apps that send notifications by default.
Test it out. Send yourself a test notification (for example, from a messaging app to a second device, or set a timer). Wait for the interval you set, and you should see the same notification reappear at the top of your screen until you open or dismiss it.

Common Mistakes

Looking in the wrong place. Some users search for “reminders” in the main Settings search bar and end up in the Samsung Reminder app, which is a separate to-do list app. The notification reminder feature is specifically under Settings > Notifications > Advanced settings.
Expecting it to work for all notifications. Some apps, particularly those with their own notification management (like certain messaging apps), may not respond to the system reminder. The feature works best with standard notifications.
Forgetting to select apps. On newer One UI versions, the feature is off for all apps by default even after you enable the master toggle. You must go into the “Notification reminders” settings and manually toggle on the apps you want reminders for.
Confusing it with “Do Not Disturb” schedule. Notification reminders are a separate feature. If you have Do Not Disturb turned on, it may block the reminders from appearing, so check that DND is off when testing.

Tips

Use a shorter interval for urgent apps. Set a 5-minute reminder for messaging or email apps you use for work, and a longer interval (like 30 minutes) for news or social media apps.
Combine with notification history. If you accidentally dismiss a notification before acting on it, the reminder will still bring it back, but you can also check Settings > Notifications > Advanced settings > Notification history to see everything you’ve missed.
Use “Allow notification reminders” per-app. Some apps have their own notification settings where you can enable “Allow notification reminders” individually. This gives you more granular control than the global setting.
Keep the phone unlocked or on the lock screen. Reminders will appear on the lock screen and in the notification shade, but they won’t make a sound if your phone is on silent or vibrate mode. Adjust your sound profile if you need audible alerts.

Troubleshooting

Reminders are not appearing. First, double-check that the feature is enabled under Settings > Notifications > Advanced settings. Then, verify that the specific app you’re testing is toggled on in the reminder settings list. Restart your phone if it still doesn’t work.
Reminders appear but with no sound. Check your phone’s sound mode. If it’s on Vibrate or Silent, the reminder notification will follow that. Also, check if the specific app’s notification channel has its own sound setting that might be set to silent.
Reminders stop after a while. This can happen if you have “Notification history” turned off, or if the app itself stops sending the notification. Also, check if Battery Optimization is aggressively killing the app. Go to Settings > Apps > [App Name] > Battery and select “Unrestricted” to prevent this.
Can’t find “Notification reminders” in Advanced settings. On some older One UI versions or budget models, this feature might be located directly under Settings > Notifications, or it might be called “Reminder” or “Alert reminders.” If you truly can’t find it, your phone model or software version may not support it. As a workaround, you can use the Samsung Reminder app to set manual reminders for specific tasks.
Reminders are too frequent or too rare. Go back to Settings > Notifications > Advanced settings > Notification reminders and change the interval. The change takes effect immediately for new notifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will notification reminders work for WhatsApp or other messaging apps?
A: Yes, they generally work for WhatsApp, Telegram, and other standard messaging apps, as long as the app’s own notification settings are set to “Alert” and the app is toggled on in the reminder settings.

Q: Do notification reminders drain my battery?
A: The impact is minimal. The feature simply re-triggers an existing notification; it doesn’t keep the screen on or run background processes. You may notice a negligible battery drain.

Q: Can I set different reminder intervals for different apps?
A: No, the interval is global. You can only set one interval that applies to all selected apps. For per-app control, you’d need a third-party app.

Q: Will the reminder show up on my Galaxy Watch?
A: Yes, if your watch is connected and set to mirror notifications from your phone, the reminder will appear on the watch as well.

Q: What happens if I dismiss the reminder notification?
A: If you swipe away the reminder notification, it will disappear and not come back for that particular alert. The original notification is also considered dismissed.

Q: Does this work for calendar and alarm notifications?
A: Yes, it works for any app that posts a standard notification, including the Samsung Calendar app. However, alarms (from the Clock app) are not affected because they have their own separate alert system.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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