Why Is My Phone Not Vibrating?

Last updated: August 2026

Common causes

Software settings: The most common reason is that vibration is simply turned off. Check your sound and vibration settings — many phones allow you to disable vibration for calls, notifications, and touch feedback separately.

Do Not Disturb mode: When DND is active, vibration alerts are typically silenced. Toggle DND off and test again.

Haptic motor damage: The vibration motor is a small mechanical component that can wear out or break from repeated drops. If the motor is damaged, no software fix will help.

Loose internal connection: A drop or impact can disconnect the ribbon cable linking the vibration motor to the logic board. This requires a physical inspection to confirm.

How to test vibration in the browser

You can check if your phone's haptic motor is functional using the Vibration API. Open the Vibration Test and run the test. If the phone vibrates, the motor is working and the issue is likely software-related. If there is no vibration at all, the motor or its connection may be faulty.

Quick troubleshooting steps

Go to Settings and confirm vibration is enabled for calls and notifications

Turn off Do Not Disturb mode

Restart the phone and test again

Run the Battery Test — low battery can sometimes disable vibration

Try the Flashlight Test to confirm other hardware components are working normally

When to seek repair

If the browser vibration test produces no physical response and all software settings are correct, the haptic motor is likely damaged or disconnected. This requires a professional repair. Contact your manufacturer or a trusted repair shop, and mention that you have already run browser-based diagnostics to rule out software causes.

Run a full diagnostic

Not sure what else might be wrong? Run the Device Diagnostic to check all hardware components at once and get a complete picture of your phone's condition.