It's easy to make sure you get notifications on your iPhone.
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You can fix an iPhone that's not getting notifications by restarting it or making sure notifications are turned on.
You should also make sure your iPhone is connected to the internet so apps can receive notifications.
If all else fails, you should try resetting the iPhone — just make sure to back it up first.
These days, missing an important phone call or email can be devastating.
It becomes even more frustrating when you know you had your iPhone with you — but for some reason, your phone isn't notifying you of anything.
Fortunately, there are a variety of solutions to fix iPhone notification issues.
How to fix iPhone notifications
If you're not getting notifications on your iPhone, try these 5 fixes — from restarting your iPhone to checking your Wi-Fi connection.
Restart your iPhone
The first thing you should always do if you have an issue with your iPhone is to restart it.
Simply restarting your iPhone can help fix a host of issues.
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Considering there are different iPhone models out there, here are the ways you can restart them all.
To restart an iPhone X or later:
1. Hold down the side button and volume up button or volume down button.
2. When the power slider appears on your screen, drag it to the right to turn your phone off.
3. When the iPhone completely shuts off, hold down the side button to turn it back on.
To restart an iPhone 8 Plus or earlier:
1. Hold down the sidebutton.
2. When the power slider appears on your screen, drag it to the right to turn your phone off.
3. When the iPhone completely shuts off, hold down the side button to turn it back on.
If the problem persists, try the tips below.
Make sure notifications are turned on
Sometimes, the reason you're not getting notifications could simply be that you somehow turned them off. Here's how to double-check your notifications are on:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Tap on Show Previews at the top.
4. Tap Always so you'll receive notifications even if your iPhone is locked or unlocked.
5. To make sure notifications are turned on for a specific app, tap Back on the top left to go back to the notification settings. Under the sub-menu Notification Style, find and tap the app you want to receive notifications for. For this example, we'll use the meditation app Calm.
The "Show Previews" notification settings on iPhone, with the "Always" option highlighted.
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6. In the app's notification settings, you'll see a toggle next to Allow Notification. If it's gray, it means it's off, and you should tap it to turn it on – it will become green.
Once notifications are turned on, the slider will turn green, and for some apps, more options will appear below.
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Turn on mobile data
Some apps require the internet to receive notifications. Here's how to make sure your mobile data is turned on:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tab Mobile data.
3. Tap the toggle next to Mobile Data to turn it on (the toggle will become green).
Turn on mobile data if it's off to receive notifications from apps that require the internet.
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Check your Wi-Fi connection
Instead of mobile data, you may also want to see if you're connected to the internet via Wi-Fi. Here's how to check your Wi-Fi connection:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Wi-Fi
3. Turn Wi-Fi on by tapping the toggle next to Wi-Fi at the top – if it's green, it's on.
Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on – if you're not using mobile data – to receive notifications from some apps.
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4. Select and connect to a network listed under either Public Networks or Other Networks.
Reset your iPhone's settings
This should be seen as the very last option when all others have failed. Resetting all of your iPhone's settings will erase all your Wi-Fi networks, preferences, and passwords. However, your personal data, like text messages, photos, and apps, will be kept intact.
1. Open the Settings app.
2. In the Settings, tap General.
3. At the bottom of the General menu, tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.
Tap "Transfer or Reset iPhone."
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4. Tap Reset. Tap "Reset."
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5. In the pop-up that shows up, tap Reset All Settings.
6. Enter your passcode (the one used to unlock your iPhone).
If none of these fix your issue, your phone might have a deeper problem. Try bringing it to Apple to see what they have to say.
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By: [email protected] (Meira Gebel) Title: 5 ways to fix iPhone notifications when you're not receiving them Sourced From: businessinsider.com/why-am-i-not-getting-notifications-on-my-iphone Published Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:48:32 +0000
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