{"id":63580,"date":"2022-08-31T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=63580"},"modified":"2025-01-31T00:01:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T05:01:45","slug":"how-to-fix-facebook-notifications-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-fix-facebook-notifications-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Facebook Notifications Not Working"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you stopped receiving Facebook notifications on your smartphone or desktop web browser? You may have disabled the app\u2019s alerts in your phone\u2019s settings or browser configuration. There are other causes, too, and we\u2019ll show you how to fix the problem.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often, Facebook can\u2019t send notifications because you\u2019ve enabled DND or low power mode, the Facebook app has problems, or your browser restricts alert permissions. You\u2019ll learn how to resolve these issues in this guide.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Turn Off Your Android or iPhone\u2019s DND Mode\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your iPhone or Android\u2019s Do Not Disturb mode blocks all notifications from being displayed on your screen. This may be the reason Facebook can\u2019t send you alerts.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To resolve that, turn off DND mode on your phone as follows.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disable DND on iPhone\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  1. Launch Settings<\/span> on your iPhone.
    <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Tap Do Not Disturb<\/span>.
    <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Turn off the Do Not Disturb<\/span> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
    \n
    \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Disable DND on Android\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. Pull down from the top of your phone\u2019s screen.
      <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Tap the Do Not Disturb<\/span> tile to disable the mode.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
      \n
      \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      Disable Battery Saver Mode on Your Phone\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Battery saver mode on both iPhone and Android tries to make your phone use as less energy as possible. This usually comes at the cost of restricting your apps\u2019 features.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It\u2019s worth toggling off this option to see if you start receiving Facebook notifications.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Turn Off Battery Saver on iPhone\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. Open Settings<\/span> on your iPhone.
        <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Tap Battery<\/span>.
        <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Toggle off the Low Power Mode<\/span> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
        \n
        \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

        Turn Off Battery Saver on Android\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Pull down from the top of your device\u2019s screen.
          <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Tap Battery Saver<\/span> to turn off the mode.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
          \n
          \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

          Enable Facebook Notifications on Android, iPhone, and Desktop\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Your Apple iPhone, Android device, and desktop web browsers allow you to choose the sites you want to receive alerts from. You or someone else may have changed a setting on your phone or web browser, blocking Facebook alerts.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Tweak that alert option on your phone or browser, and your notifications will resume<\/a>. Here\u2019s how.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Activate Facebook Notifications on iPhone\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Access Settings<\/span> on your iPhone.
            <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Select Notifications<\/span>.
            <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Tap Facebook<\/span> on the list.
            <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Enable the Allow Notifications<\/span> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
            \n
            \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

            Enable Facebook Notifications on Android\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. Open Settings<\/span> on your Android phone.
              <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Navigate to Apps & notifications<\/span> > Facebook<\/span>. If you don\u2019t find this app on the list, tap See all X apps<\/span> (where X<\/span> is the number of your apps) to find the app.
              <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Tap Notifications<\/span> on Facebook\u2019s app page.
              <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Toggle on the All \u201cFacebook\u201d notifications<\/span> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
              \n
              \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

              Unblock Facebook Alerts on Your Desktop Web Browser\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

              The steps to enable notification permission vary by browser. Here, we\u2019ll show you how to activate Facebook alerts in Google Chrome.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \n
              1. Launch Chrome<\/span>, access the Facebook<\/a> site, and log in to your account.
                <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Select the padlock icon beside the address bar in Chrome.
                <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Choose Site settings<\/span> in the menu that opens.
                <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Select Allow<\/span> from the drop-down menu next to Notifications<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                \n
                \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                Turn On Notifications in the Facebook Mobile App\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Facebook\u2019s mobile app has built-in notification settings that you can customize. It\u2019s possible one or more of these options are disabled, preventing you from getting certain notifications.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                You can toggle on all alert options in the app, which should fix your issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \n
                1. Launch the Facebook<\/span> app on your phone and tap your profile icon at the top-right corner.
                  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Navigate to Settings & privacy<\/span> > Settings<\/span> > Profile settings<\/span> > Notification settings<\/span>.
                  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Tap the type of notification you aren\u2019t receiving.
                  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Toggle on the Push<\/span> option to enable push notifications for the selected type. Feel free to enable other options as well if you want.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                  \n
                  \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
                    \n
                  1. Select Push<\/span> on the Notification Settings<\/span> page and toggle off Mute Push Notifications<\/span> if it\u2019s enabled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                    \n
                    \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                    Allow the Facebook App to Use the Internet in the Background\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    Facebook\u2019s mobile app requires a constant connection to the internet to send you timely updates. For that to work, your iPhone or Android phone must allow the app to use your internet connection in the background.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Luckily, both iOS and Android have options in their respective Settings apps to toggle on background data for the installed apps. Here\u2019s how to turn on that feature for Facebook.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Enable Background Data for Facebook on iPhone\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                      \n
                    1. Open Settings<\/span> and tap Facebook<\/span>.
                      <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Toggle on the Background App Refresh<\/a> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                      \n
                      \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                      Activate Background Data for Facebook on Android\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                        \n
                      1. Launch Settings<\/span> and navigate to Apps & notifications<\/span> > Facebook<\/span> > Mobile data & Wi-Fi<\/span>.
                        <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Turn on the Background data<\/span> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                        \n
                        \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                        Clear the Facebook App\u2019s Cache on Android\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                        Cache files help your apps be faster and more efficient. Sometimes, these files go corrupt, causing various issues. Your Facebook notification problem may be the result of the Facebook app\u2019s problematic cache.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Luckily, you can fix the issue by deleting the app cache<\/a> on your phone. Note that you can only do this on Android as iPhone doesn\u2019t allow you to clear the app cache. Also, you don\u2019t lose your account data when you remove the cache.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          \n
                        1. Access Settings<\/span> and head to Apps & notifications<\/span> > Facebook<\/span>.
                          <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Tap Storage & cache<\/span> on the app page.
                          <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. Select Clear cache<\/span> to remove the app\u2019s cache files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                          \n
                          \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
                            \n
                          1. If your issue persists, delete the app\u2019s storage by tapping Clear storage<\/span>. Note that this will log you out of your Facebook account in the app.
                            <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                            Update the Facebook App on iPhone and Android\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                            App updates often resolve many existing bugs and issues in your applications. Facebook\u2019s alert issue may be a core problem, which you can fix by getting the latest version of the app from your respective app store.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            It\u2019s quick, easy, and free to download and install app updates on both iPhone and Android.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Update Facebook on iPhone\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                              \n
                            1. Open the App Store<\/span> on your iPhone.
                              <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. Tap the Updates<\/span> tab at the bottom.
                              <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            3. Select Update<\/span> next to Facebook<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                              \n
                              \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                              You\u2019re already running the latest app version if you don\u2019t see Facebook<\/span> on the Updates<\/span> page.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Update Facebook on Android\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                                \n
                              1. Open the Google Play Store<\/span> on your phone.
                                <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              2. Search for Facebook<\/span> and tap the app on the list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                                \n
                                \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
                                  \n
                                1. Choose Update<\/span> to update the app.
                                  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                  The Update<\/span> button won\u2019t appear if your Facebook app is already up to date.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                  Reinstall the Facebook App on iPhone and Android\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                  Updating the app won\u2019t resolve your notification issue if the issue is caused by the app\u2019s core files. In this case, you\u2019ll have to remove and reinstall the app on your iPhone or Android phone. This deletes all the app files from your phone and brings in working new files.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                  Reinstall Facebook on iPhone\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                                    \n
                                  1. Tap and hold Facebook<\/span> on your home screen until your app icons start jiggling.
                                    <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  2. Select X<\/span> in Facebook\u2019s top-left corner and choose Delete<\/span> in the prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                                    \n
                                    \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
                                      \n
                                    1. Open the App Store<\/span>, search for Facebook<\/span>, and tap the download icon.
                                      <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                      Reinstall Facebook on Android\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                                        \n
                                      1. Tap and hold Facebook<\/span> in your app drawer.
                                        <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      2. Select Uninstall<\/span> in the menu that opens.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                                        \n
                                        \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
                                          \n
                                        1. Choose OK<\/span> in the prompt.
                                          <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        2. Open the Play Store<\/span>, search for Facebook<\/span>, and tap Install<\/span>.
                                          <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                          Fix Facebook Notifications and Start Getting Timely Updates<\/span>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                          If you\u2019re an avid Facebook user and rely on the platform for your tasks, missing even a single important notification can cost you quite a lot. Luckily, you can resolve most alert problems<\/a> by tweaking options on your smartphone or desktop web browser, as explained above.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                          Once your notifications resume, you\u2019ll be able to jump on those last-minute events, wish someone on their birthday, and do more.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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