6 ways to fix Facebook not showing notifications

While using your phone, you will probably encounter a situation where Facebook does not display notifications or notifications are delayed. How to fix this problem?

There are many reasons why Facebook does not display notifications, such as unstable Internet connection, phone is on airplane mode (or DND), cache error, outdated application...

1. Forget WiFi network and reconnect

First, go to Settings - WiFi, click on the network name you are connected to and select Forget this network. Then reconnect as usual.

How to forget network on iPhone. Photo: MINH HOANG

If you are using Android devices, users just need to access Settings - WiFi, click on the arrow icon in the right corner of the network name, then select Forget network, then reconnect.

2. Turn off airplane mode or DND

By default, when you turn on airplane mode or DND (do not disturb) on your phone, Facebook and other apps won't show notifications.

To turn off airplane mode or DND (do not disturb), users just need to swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open Quick Settings, then tap on the airplane icon or Do Not Disturb option.

Turn off airplane mode on Android phone. Photo: MINH HOANG

3. Check Facebook notification permissions

Another reason why you're not getting notifications could be that you haven't granted Facebook the necessary permissions.

To check, go to Settings - Facebook - Notifications - Allow Notifications.

Allow Facebook to display notifications. Photo: MINH HOANG

For Android devices, users also go to Settings - Apps - Facebook - Notifications - Show notifications.

4. Restart your phone

Restarting your phone is the simplest way to fix unexplained problems.

To do this, press and hold the power button until the notification menu appears on the screen, then select Reset or Restart.

Restart your Android phone. Photo: MINH HOANG

For iPhone, users just need to go to Settings - General - Shutdown - Slide to power off. When the device is completely off, press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears.

5. Clear Facebook cache

Over time, Facebook's cache can become full or corrupted, causing the app to become unstable or not display notifications.

To clear Facebook cache, go to Settings - Apps - Facebook - Clear cache.

For Apple devices, users just need to go to Settings - iPhone Storage - Facebook - Offload app, then press Reinstall.

Clear the Facebook app cache and reinstall it. Photo: MINH HOANG

6. Update Facebook to the latest version

To do this, simply open Google Play or App Store, type the keyword Facebook into the search box, then press Update.

Hopefully with the small tips that Digital Age has just introduced, readers will be able to fix the error of Facebook not displaying notifications on their phones.

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