If your Discord mute or unmute sound is not working on Android or iPhone, you’re not alone. Many users have reported the same issue — where Discord doesn’t play the mute/unmute notification sound or mutes all other app audio. Let’s go step-by-step to fix it clearly and permanently.
🔊 Step 1: Check Your Device Volume Settings
Before diving into Discord, make sure your system sound isn’t muted.
On Android:
- Press the Volume Up button.
- Check if the Media volume slider is high enough.
- Ensure that Do Not Disturb (DND) mode is off.
On iPhone:
- Use the side button to turn up the volume.
- Disable Silent Mode.
- Go to Settings → Sounds & Haptics → Ringtone and Alerts, and ensure the slider isn’t all the way down.
⚙️ Step 2: Check Discord App Settings
Sometimes, Discord’s internal sound settings cause the mute/unmute sound to stop working.
- Open the Discord app.
- Tap on your profile icon (bottom-right corner).
- Go to Voice & Video.
- Scroll down and check:
- Input Mode: Set to “Voice Activity” if you’re not using Push-to-Talk.
- Mute/Deafen Sounds: Ensure it’s enabled (toggle ON).
Now, try muting and unmuting yourself — if you hear the click sound, it’s fixed!
🔁 Step 3: Restart Discord
A quick restart can solve temporary bugs.
- Close Discord completely.
- Swipe it away from your Recent Apps.
- Reopen Discord and join a voice channel again.
📱 Step 4: Clear Cache (Android Only)
If you’re on Android and the mute sound still doesn’t play, clearing cache can help.
- Long-press the Discord app icon.
- Tap App info → Storage & cache → Clear cache.
- Restart the app.
Note: Don’t tap “Clear data” unless necessary, as it will log you out.
🔇 Step 5: Fix “Discord Mutes All Other Audio” on Mobile
Some users notice that Discord mutes music or other app sounds while using voice chat.
To fix this:
- Go to Discord → User Settings → Voice & Video.
- Scroll to Attenuation and turn it off.
- Reopen your music app or YouTube and test again.
🎤 Step 6: If Your Friends Can’t Hear You on Discord Mobile
This is another common related issue.
- Go to Settings → Apps → Discord → Permissions.
- Make sure Microphone permission is allowed.
- In Discord → Voice & Video, check Input Device.
- Try toggling Automatic Input Sensitivity on.
Then rejoin the voice channel and speak — your friends should now hear you clearly.
🧰 Step 7: Update or Reinstall Discord
If none of the above steps work:
- Go to Google Play Store or App Store.
- Search for Discord and tap Update.
- If still broken, uninstall and reinstall the app.
This will fix any corrupted files or outdated settings causing sound issues.
✅ Final Summary
If Discord mute/unmute sound is not working, follow these steps:
- Check device volume & DND mode.
- Enable “Mute/Deafen Sounds” in Discord.
- Clear cache (Android).
- Disable attenuation to prevent Discord from muting other apps.
- Update or reinstall Discord if the issue continues.