2022---huawei-health--this-is-how-you-get-notifications-again-on-android-13 [FREE]

: Finally, open the Huawei Health app , go to Devices , select your wearable, and tap Notifications . Ensure the master toggle is on and select the specific apps (like WhatsApp or SMS) you want to see on your wrist. Manufacturer-Specific Paths

In 2022, the arrival of Android 13 introduced a significant roadblock for Huawei Health users: a security feature called "Restricted Settings" that effectively "froze out" the ability to enable notification access for sideloaded apps. Because the Huawei Health app is often installed via APK or the Huawei AppGallery rather than the Google Play Store, Android flagged it as a "suspicious" app, blocking the critical permissions needed to sync alerts to wearables. : Finally, open the Huawei Health app ,

If your device is still silent, ensure you haven't enabled or "Mute notifications when using phone" within the Huawei Health app settings, as these will intentionally block alerts from vibrating your band. Because the Huawei Health app is often installed

While the "Restricted Settings" bypass is universal for Android 13, navigating to the final permission screen varies by device: open the Huawei Health app

: Settings > Apps > Special access > Notification access.