North Dakota’s Facebook Dilemma: How To Silence The New Chirping Noise

If you've been hearing an unexpected chirping sound emanating from your phone while scrolling through your Facebook feed, you're not alone. Recent days have seen an uptick in reports from perplexed users who have encountered this puzzling auditory glitch. People with Android and Apple are seeing this new issue, and want a fairly fast resolution.

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Initially mistaken for a new feature, the chirping sound has left many users scratching their heads. The latest reports on the internet say this auditory anomaly is, in fact, a temporary bug rather than an intentional addition.

While Meta works on resolving this issue, users eager to restore tranquility to their scrolling experience can take matters into their own hands.

Here's a guide on how to silence the chirping noise on both iPhone and Android devices:

1. Open the Facebook app and access the menu by tapping the designated button (bottom right for iPhone, top right for Android).
2. Scroll down and select "Settings & Privacy," then choose "Settings."
3. Within the "Preferences" section, locate and tap on "Media."
4. On iPhone, toggle off the switch next to "In-App Sounds"; on Android, tap the switch next to "Sounds in the app" under "Video and photo settings" to turn it off.

By following these simple steps, you can bid farewell to the mystery chirping noise and enjoy a peaceful browsing experience on the Facebook app once more. Additionally, disabling "In-App Sounds" will also silence other sound effects within the app, while still allowing videos to play with sound.

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