Why can't I get a message alert tone on my iPhone 4s?

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why can't i get a message alert tone on my iphone 4s

I set my phone to make an alert tone for received messages but no sound when someone sends a message

 

[kch50428]

Re: why can't i get a message alert tone on my iphone 4s

try selecting another tone and rebooting the phone... if that works, reselect the desired tone... see if that works... if it doesn't - restore the iOS...