How to Mute a Group Chat on WhatsApp on Android

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open WhatsApp.

   It’s a green chat bubble icon with a white phone receiver inside.
   
   You’ll find it on your home screen or in the app drawer.
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   Step 2: Tap and hold the chat you want to silence.

   You can lift your finger when you see the mute icon (a speaker with a line through it) appear at the top of the chat list. ,, You will not receive new notifications from this group chat for the amount of time you select.
   
   Your options are 8 Hours, 1 Week, or 1 Year. , If you still want to see on-screen notifications (but not hear a tone), you can skip this step. , The group chat is now muted.
   
   You will not be notified of new activity in this chat until your desired time period ends.
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   Step 3: Tap the mute icon.

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   Step 4: Select a duration.

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   Step 5: Remove the check mark from “Show notifications.” This ensures that you don’t see new on-screen notifications when there’s new chat activity.

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   Step 6: Tap OK.

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