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How to Fix Notifications Not Working On iPhone

By: Waseem Patwegar

If Notifications are not working on iPhone, you are likely to miss important messages, emails, and other alerts. You should be able to fix this problem using methods as provided below.

Notifications Not Working On iPhone

Notifications Not Working on iPhone

In many cases the issue of Notifications not working on iPhone is due to Notification Previews being accidentally disabled, iPhone being in Do Not Disturb Mode and other easy to fix reasons.

You will find below some of the most common reasons for Notifications not working on iPhone and the steps to fix them.

1. Restart iPhone

Starting with a simple fix, Restart iPhone and see if this helps in fixing the problem of Notifications not working on iPhone.

1. Go to Settings > General > scroll down and tap on Shut Down.

2. On the next screen, use the Slider to Power OFF iPhone.

Slide to Power Off Option on iPhone

3. After the iPhone is powered Off, wait for about 30 seconds and Restart iPhone.

This method works, if the problem of iPhone not displaying Notifications is due to a minor software glitch.

2. Enable Notification Previews

It is possible that you may have accidentally disabled the option to show notifications previews.

1. Go to Settings > Notifications >tap on Show Previews option.

Show Notification Previews option on iPhone

2. On the next screen, tap on Always (Default option).

Always Show Notifications Option on iPhone

Note: Select When Unlocked option, if you do not want to see Notifications on the Locked screen of your iPhone.

3. Turn OFF Do Not Disturb

A common reason for Notifications not working on iPhone is due to iPhone being placed in “Do Not Disturb” mode.

1. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb > move the toggle next to Do Not Disturb to OFF position.

Turn Off Do not Disturb Mode on iPhone

Note: You can allow certain Contacts to bypass Do Not Disturb Mode.

4. Allow Notifications For Specific Apps

Make sure Notifications are allowed for all the Apps from which you want to receive Notifications on your device.

1. Go to Settings > Notifications > tap on the App from which you are not receiving notifications.

WhatsApp Notification Settings Option on iPhone

2. On the next screen, make sure Allow Notifications option is turned on (green).

Allow WhatsApp Notifications on iPhone

5. Check Ringer Position

If you are unable to hear Notifications on your iPhone, take a look at the switch on the left side of your iPhone. If the switch is set to silent position, you won’t hear notification sounds.

iPhone Ring and Silent Mode

Move the switch to Ring Mode and you will start hearing Notification Tone, whenever Notifications are received on your iPhone.

If the switch is set to Ring mode and you are still not receiving notification sounds, you can take a look at this article: No Sound on iPhone? Try These Tips.

6. Reset All Settings

If above methods did not help, the problem might be due to incorrect or corrupted Settings on your iPhone.

Note down your WiFi Network name and Password and follow the steps below Reset All Settings on your device.

1. Go to Settings > General > Reset

Reset iPhone Option

2. On the next screen, tap on Reset All Settings option.

Reset All Settings Option on iPhone

3. On the Confirmation pop-up, tap on Reset to Confirm.

After the Reset process is completed, you will have to connect back to your WiFi & Cellular Networks.

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