Are you not getting notifications on your iPhone? If yes, then this article will help you as we go through common reasons why iPhone notifications stop working and help you fix this problem.
Fix 1: Check if notifications are on
First of all, make sure notifications are enabled on your device. You can do this by opening Settings and tapping on Notifications. Then, from the list, tap on the app you are having trouble with.
Here, look for the ‘Allow Notifications’ and make sure it is turned on (green). You should also make sure that Notification Delivery is set to ‘Immediate Delivery’ instead of ‘Scheduled Summary’.
Lastly, make sure all alert types that include Lock Screen, Notification Center, and Banners are enabled. They should have a tick mark below them. Also, enable the toggles for sounds.
Fix 2: Turn off Do Not Disturb or Focus Modes
Make sure Do Not Disturb or any other Focus Mode is not blocking your alerts. You can check this by going to the Control Center (swipe down from the top left corner) and tapping on the Focus button. If any Focus Mode is turned on, then turn it off.
Also, go to Settings -> Focus and configure which apps can send you alerts when a Focus mode is activated.
Fix 3: Restart your iPhone
If you have recently changed settings on your device, then perform a quick restart. This could help fix the problem.
To restart iPhone, press and hold the Volume Up and Side buttons simultaneously for a few seconds. Then slide to power off the device. Wait for a few seconds and turn it back on.
Fix 4: Update the app and iOS
If you have not updated the app, then make sure you do it, as doing so can solve notifications not working for that app. To do this, launch the App Store and tap on your profile picture from the top. Then scroll down and check if an update is available for this app. Update it.
You should also update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS. Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update and install any available updates.
Fix 5: Reset all settings on iPhone
If nothing has worked so far, then perform a settings reset on your device. This won’t delete your data but reset notification preferences, which could solve the notifications not working issue.
To reset settings, go to Settings -> General -> Transfer or Reset iPhone -> Reset -> Reset All Settings.
And that’s it, this is how you can get notifications working again on your iPhone. If you have any questions related to this guide, then share them in the comments below.
