Notifications aren't showing up on your Android phone
You've turned off notifications or your phone is in Do Not Disturb mode. Swipe down from the top twice to check if Do Not Disturb is on. If it is, turn it off. Then go to Settings → Apps → [App name] → Notifications and turn them on.
Notifications get blocked for several reasons: Do Not Disturb is on, the app has notifications disabled in your phone's settings, Battery Saver is limiting background activity, or the app permissions are turned off. The fix depends on which one is blocking them, but it's just a toggle you need to switch back on.
- ✓Know which app is missing notifications (Messages, Gmail, etc.)
- ✓Be ready to check multiple settings
- ✓Stay on this screen while you work through the steps
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Turning off all notifications to stop unwanted alerts instead of disabling specific apps. This breaks notifications for important apps too.
- Not realizing Do Not Disturb is on because the icon is small. Always check quick settings first.
- Thinking an app is broken when actually Battery Saver is blocking it. Turn off Battery Saver and try again.
Signs you need professional help
- If you've turned on notifications for the app and Do Not Disturb is off, but still nothing comes through, or if notifications work for some apps but not others with no obvious pattern, get in touch.
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