Adjusting vibration settings on Android devices allows users to customize how their phone alerts them to calls, notifications, and interactions. The process varies slightly depending on the Android version (e.g., Android 14 vs. Android 15) and manufacturer (e.g., Samsung, Pixel, OnePlus), but core functionality remains consistent across most devices. Users can control vibration intensity, enable/disable vibrations for specific apps, and even leverage adaptive features in newer Android versions.

Key findings from the search results:

• Basic vibration controls are located in *Settings > Sound & vibration* on most Android devices, with options to adjust intensity for calls, notifications, and system interactions ^[1][6][9].
• Advanced customization is available on newer Android versions (14/15), including adaptive vibrations that adjust intensity based on ambient noise and per-app vibration patterns ^[4][10].
• Manufacturer-specific paths exist, such as Samsung’s *Sounds and Vibration > Vibration Intensity or Pixel’s Sound & vibration > Vibration pattern* menus ^[3][6][9].
• Third-party apps like BuzzKill or MacroDroid can override default settings for granular control over notifications ^[8][10].

Adjusting Android Vibration Settings

Accessing and Adjusting Basic Vibration Controls

Most Android devices provide built-in options to adjust vibration intensity and patterns through the system settings. The exact menu names and locations may vary by manufacturer, but the general workflow is consistent. For example, Samsung Galaxy users navigate to *Settings > Sounds and Vibration > Vibration Intensity*, where sliders allow adjustments for calls, notifications, and touch feedback ^[6]. Pixel phones follow a similar path: *Settings > Sound & vibration > Vibration intensity*, with separate controls for ring vibration, notification vibration, and touch feedback ^[9].

Key steps for basic vibration adjustments:

• Open the Settings app on your Android device.
• Tap Sound & vibration (or Sounds and Vibration on Samsung devices).
• Select Vibration intensity or Vibration pattern to access sliders for:
• Ring vibration (for incoming calls) ^[4][9].
• Notification vibration (for alerts and messages) ^[1][6].
• Touch feedback (for system interactions like keyboard taps) ^[7].
• Move the sliders to increase or decrease intensity. Some devices offer a preview option to test vibrations before saving ^[6].
• For OnePlus devices, search for Haptics and Tones in Settings to find the Haptic Intensity slider ^[2].

Devices running Android 14 or later may include additional options under *Accessibility > Vibration and Haptics*, where users can fine-tune vibrations for calls, alarms, and interactive elements like button presses ^[4]. Older Android versions (pre-Android 10) typically limit customization to enabling/disabling vibrations entirely, with fewer intensity controls ^[1].

Advanced Vibration Customization and Per-App Settings

Newer Android versions introduce adaptive features and per-app vibration controls, though these options are often manufacturer-dependent. Android 15, for example, includes adaptive vibrations, which automatically adjust intensity based on ambient noise levels. To enable this:

• Go to *Settings > Sounds and vibration > Vibration pattern*.
• Toggle Adaptive vibrations to ON. The phone will preview how vibrations change in loud vs. quiet environments ^[10].
• Select a default vibration pattern (e.g., Short, Long, or Heartbeat) for notifications ^[10].

For per-app vibration settings, users can assign unique patterns or intensities to specific apps:

• Open *Settings > Apps and select the target app (e.g., WhatsApp or Gmail).
• Tap Notifications, then choose a notification category (e.g., Messages).
• Select Vibration and pick a pattern (e.g., Default, Short, or Custom*). Some devices allow creating custom patterns by tapping a sequence ^[8].
• For default vibration patterns across all apps, navigate to *Settings > Sounds and Vibration > Notification Vibration* and select a preset ^[8].

Third-party apps extend customization further:

• BuzzKill (recommended for Android 15) lets users create app-specific vibration patterns and override system defaults ^[10].
• MacroDroid automates vibration changes based on triggers like time of day or location ^[8].

Limitations exist for developer-level customization. While Android’s VibrationEffect API allows apps to define vibration patterns, adjusting strength programmatically remains restricted unless the device supports custom haptic engines (e.g., Samsung’s Haptic Intensity slider) ^[5]. For most users, system settings and third-party apps provide sufficient control without requiring coding knowledge.