Tip: The settings menu on your device might have a different name for “Apps & notifications.” For more info on how to access app notification settings, go to your mobile device’s online help.
Occasionally not receiving notifications
Close active browser tabs
On your computer, close active Gmail and Google Chat browser tabs. When you’re active in a browser, notifications appear there instead of the mobile app. If you’re not active in Google Chat, notifications appear on all devices signed in to your Google Account.
No notifications for a specific space or group conversation
Make sure notifications are turned on for spaces grouped by topic or group conversation.
Make sure notifications are turned on for spaces with in-line threading. Learn how to manage thread notifications in a space with in-line threading.
Tip: Notification settings for a 1:1 conversation are the same in the web and mobile versions of Google Chat. If you change notification settings for a conversation on the web, the same settings apply on your mobile app.
If you're troubled with no sound, on-screen and vibration notifications on your iPhone or iPad for a specific app, like Messages, Phone, Facebook or WhatsApp, you can find comprehensive solutions to fix it in this article.
iPhone or iPad notifications not working may happen just you've updated your operating system to newly released version or worse without any sign, if you happen to encounter no alerts on iOS and need efficient help, here is how you can troubleshoot.
If your face with more problems with your iPhone, such as "this Apple ID is not active" or "Face ID is not working," go to fix them by following our previous guide.
6 simple tips for notifications not working on iPhone and iPad
1. A Wi-Fi connection or cellular network is the most basic requirement for notifications, please make sure your iPhone or iPad is networked.
2. Check the obvious problem, make sure that the Mute switch which is on the side of your iPhone and iPad is not on.
3. Make sure that Do Not Disturb is turned off, as when Do Not Disturb is enabled, calls and alters that arrive while locked will be silenced, and a moon icon will appear in the status bar. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb and tap Manual if it's turned on.
Apps on Samsung phone are not sending notifications
Different things can prevent apps from running or showing notifications. Disable any function that could be blocking notifications and then test the app to see if it sends notifications.
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