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# App Settings: Android


# Set your mobile devices' preferences to allow notifications
This article walks you through making sure your **Android** phone or tablet will receive notifications when new activity occurs in the groups you're a part of.

If you are working on an **Apple / iOS** device instead, see here instead: https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/app-settings-apple-ios-1q4wf4/

| Note: The exact visuals shown below may vary slightly from what you see on your own device. This is due to the differences in each device. However, the general steps given should be similar to your Android device.

Follow the steps below, in the order given. A visual is just below that may be helpful as well.

1. Look through the apps on your device. Locate and click on **Settings.**

2. Scroll through the list and click on **Apps**.

3. Scroll through this next list and click on **SocialGlow**.

4. Click where it says **Notifications, **near the top.

5. Make sure the toggle for **Allow Notifications** is set to **ON**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/sg-notifications-on-android_xev556.png)

This ensures your device is set up to receive any notifications from the SocialGlow mobile app. 
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Learn more about setting mobile app preferences here:
[How to Receive Mobile App Notifications](https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/how-to-receive-mobile-app-notifications-1rimkmf/?bust=1744999207823)