Lately, a number of users have reported that they are missing their text notification alerts because they say notifications are disappearing from the lock screen. In this article, we’ll explain exactly how to fix this annoying Notifications Disappearing From Lock Screen on your iPhone issue. We will also explain the possible causes and reasons why this issue appeared in the first place which will help to stop this from happening In the future.
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A notification is a message banner that keeps users abreast of reminders, communication from other people and much more. Users are supposed to see all of their notifications on their Lock screen. But users having this problem are unable to see all of their notifications on the Lock screen.
It can be frustrating sometimes, especially if you rely on your iPhone’s or iPad’s lock screen to tell you if you have a text message or any other kind of notification, if notifications don’t show on the lock screen, then you would not know you have one.
Apparently, majority of users who have this problem text message notifications problems meaning text alerts are disappearing within seconds and sometimes within minutes. Other people have stated that this issue happens only when text messages are received while the iOS device is turned off.
How to Fix notifications disappearing from lock screen on iPhone
If Notifications are Disappearing From Lock Screen on your iPhone, here is how you can troubleshoot:
- iPhone notifications are of two types. First one is temporary and the second one is persistent. Temporary notification alerts usually disappear automatically after a short period of time. On the other hand, persistent alerts linger around until you act on them. You can change the notification style on your iPhone by heading to Settings > Notifications then tap any app there to change the notification style:
- Update your iPhone to the latest version. The latest iOS version may have resolved the problem. As such, updating your iPhone may fix it. To do this, head over to Settings > General > Software Update.
- Some users, including our very own readers have stated that turning off the “show in history” option fixed the issue for them. Consider trying this as well. To do this: head over to Settings > Notifications and select the app that you are not seeing its notifications, for instance, Messages, then switch off “Show in History”.
- Restart your iPhone or iPad. Doing so may resolve your issue. To turn off your device, head over to Settings > General> Shut Down. After your device is turned off completely, simply press and hold the power button to turn on your device.
- Toggle off and on Notifications for a specific app, Messages, FaceTime, Mail etc, that is not working properly. Head over to Settings > Notifications > Select the app and toggle off “Allow Notifications” and wait for about 20 seconds and then turn it back on.
- Finally, ensure that Do Not Disturb is turned off. To do this, head over to Settings > Do Not Disturb.
- If you are still having this problem, please
contact Apple support.
There you have it! Notifications are not disappearing from Lock Screen and you won’t miss any more important alerts. Next time notifications disappear from lock screen of your iPhone, you’ll know exactly how to fix the issue. Thanks for reading and feel free to ask any other questions you may have in the comments section below.