9 Effective Solutions to Resolve Facebook Notification Issues on iPhone and Android
Facebook continues to be a significant part of our lives, despite the presence of competing platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. However, when Facebook fails to send notifications, it becomes a tedious task to manually check the app for the latest updates. This article will discuss the reasons behind Facebook notification problems on both iPhone and Android devices, as well as provide effective troubleshooting solutions.
1. Enable Facebook Notifications
If you have accidentally denied permission for Facebook to send notifications when you first started using the app, you can enable it manually through the settings.
iOS
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and find the Facebook section.
- Tap on Notifications.
- Enable the notification toggle and ensure that the alerts appear on the lock screen, notification center, and as a banner at the top.
Android
On Android, you have more options to customize your Facebook notification experience.
- Long-press the Facebook app icon and tap on the information (āiā) button.
- Select Notifications.
- Enable the Allow notifications toggle.
- You can also expand notification categories and choose the specific types of notifications you want to receive from Facebook.
2. Enable Notifications from Facebook
In addition to system-wide notification settings, you should also check the alert preferences within the Facebook app.
- Open the Facebook app on your device and tap on the menu.
- Select Settings.
- Tap on Notifications.
- Disable the Mute push notifications option.
- Make sure to select Push for every notification type you wish to receive, such as comments, likes, and friend requests.
3. Enable Background App Refresh for Facebook (iPhone)
To receive Facebook notifications on your iPhone, you need to enable background app refresh for the Facebook app.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Find and open the Facebook section.
- Enable the Background App Refresh toggle.
4. Disable DND and Focus Mode (iPhone)
If you have iOS 15 or later installed, Apple has replaced Do Not Disturb (DND) mode with Focus mode. If either of these modes is enabled on your iPhone, you won't receive notifications from any installed apps unless you have added the app as an exception. To disable Focus mode, simply swipe down from the upper right corner and disable it from the Control Center. Moreover, check if there is a notification delay in your iPhone.
5. Remove Facebook from Scheduled Summary (iPhone)
With the introduction of iOS 15, Scheduled Summary allows you to receive notifications from selected apps at specific intervals. If you have added Facebook to Scheduled Summary, you will only receive notifications during those intervals. To receive instant notifications, follow these steps:
- Open Settings and tap on Notifications.
- Select Scheduled Summary and disable Facebook.
6. Force Stop Facebook (Android)
If Facebook is not behaving as expected, you can force stop the app and try again.
- Long-press the Facebook app icon and open the app info menu.
- Tap on Force stop and then reopen Facebook.
7. Clear Facebook Cache (Android)
Clearing the cache can help resolve notification issues on Android devices.
- Open the Facebook app info menu (refer to the previous step).
- Go to the Storage usage menu.
- Clear the cache from the options provided.
8. Lock Facebook in the Background
Some Android phones, such as those with Oxygen OS (OnePlus), Color OS (Oppo), or MIUI (Xiaomi), have aggressive background app management, which may prevent Facebook from delivering notifications. To ensure uninterrupted notifications, you can lock Facebook in the background.
Open the multitasking menu on your phone, long-press the Facebook app icon, and select Lock. This will keep the app active in the background until you manually unlock it.
9. Update Facebook
If you are still experiencing notification issues, it could be due to an outdated or buggy version of the Facebook app. To resolve this, simply update the app to the latest version from either the App Store or Google Play Store. This will help fix any bugs and provide access to new features.
By following these effective solutions, you can resolve Facebook notification issues on both iPhone and Android devices. Stay updated with real-time alerts from the Facebook app without the hassle of manually checking for updates.

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