How to Make Your Phone Vibrate

The vibrate feature will prevent a cell phone from ringing with a sound.

Cell phone users typically have the option to set the phone to vibrate instead of ring with a sound when being notified of an incoming call or message. This feature can be convenient when the phone user is in a setting in which a ringing phone is prohibited. The process to make the phone vibrate instead of ring with a sound will vary by phone model. Consulting the phone's user manual is the best way to learn how to use the vibrate feature.

Instructions

1. Power on the cell phone.

2. Go to the phone's menu and select the "Settings" option.

3. Navigate to the "Ringtones" or "Sound" settings. Set the phone to the "Vibrate" option and exit the menu.

4. Confirm that the phone is on vibrate. Most cell phones will show a "Vibrate" icon at the top right of the phone screen. Call the phone from an alternate phone or ask a friend to call to make sure the vibrate feature is set correctly.

References

• LG Cell Phones Blog: Make the Vibrate Longer
• iPhone: Ringtones
• T-Mobile: My Sidekick® Does Not Vibrate When I Receive a Notification