Snapchat notifications not working on iPhone? 9 Ways to fix it!

I know it’s frustrating when you are not getting Snapchat notifications on your iPhone, causing you to miss out on important messages and updates. Don’t worry, though – in this guide, I’ll walk you through simple fixes for Snapchat notifications not working on your iPhone. Let’s get started!

1. Force close Snapchat
2. Check internet connection
3. Ensure Snapchat notifications are enabled
4. Enable notifications from Settings on iPhone
5. Let Snapchat run in background
6. Check Focus Mode settings
7. Clear Snapchat app cache
8. Log out and log in again
9. Other basic fixes

1. Force close Snapchat

If many apps are running in the background, it may cause temporary glitches. So, try force-closing the app. 

1. Swipe up and hold your Home screen. 
2. Find Snapchat in the app drawer → Swipe Snapchat up. 
   
   
3. Now, re-open the app and check if it is up and running.

2. Check internet connection

I found that Snapchat was not notifying me as my internet connection was off for a period. To restore your internet connection, do the following:

• Use an internet speed tester on any browser on your iPhone.  
• Turn off your cellular data or Wi-Fi, wait for a few seconds and enable it again. 
• Enable Airplane mode and turn it off after a few minutes. 
  
  
• If you are using Wi-Fi, power off your router, disconnect it from the outlet, and turn it on after a few minutes.  

However, you still can’t access the internet; maybe your ISP is having problems. Besides, you may follow our detailed guide on how to increase your cellular data speed on your iPhone.

3. Ensure Snapchat notifications are enabled

Snapchat notifications may not show up because the app doesn’t have all the required permissions. So, choose which alerts you wish to receive and ensure Snapchat notifications are enabled for your iPhone.

1. Launch Snapchat → Tap your profile icon.
2. Select the gear icon → Notifications.
3. Enable all notification toggles.
   
   
4. Tap Manage Story Notification → Select your friend’s name → Tap Done.
   Next time they upload a story, you will get notified.

Now force close the app and open it again to start getting Snapchat notifications.

4. Enable notifications from Settings on iPhone

1. Open Settings → Select Snapchat.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Ensure Allow Notification and Time Sensitive Notifications toggles are on.
   You can also customize further by choosing alerts and banner styles.
   
   

5. Let Snapchat run in background

You must turn on Background App Refresh for Snapchat so it can refresh its content consistently and push notifications as soon as it arrives.

1. Go to Settings → Snapchat. 
2. Toggle on Background App Refresh.
   
   

Also, try disabling Low Power mode, as it can restrict background activities. 

6. Check Focus Mode settings

It’s possible that Snapchat notifications not working on your iPhone because your phone is in Focus mode. Focus filters let you block distractions and better focus on your task. So, either disable Focus Mode or allow Snapchat to continue receiving notifications even when Focus Mode is on. 

1. Launch Control Center → Tap the active Focus mode twice to disable it.
   
   

If you want to receive Snapchat notifications in Focus mode, follow the steps below:

1. Launch Settings → Focus.
2. Select the Focus mode you use.
   I’m using Do Not Disturb.
3. Tap Apps under Allowed Notifications.
   
   
4. Select Allow Notifications From.
5. Tap Add Apps → Select Snapchat → Done.
6. Toggle on Time Sensitive Notifications.
   
   

7. Clear Snapchat app cache

Using an app for a long time accumulates much user data, which may cause glitches. So, I suggest clearing cache data every once in a while. 

1. Open Snapchat → Tap your profile icon → Select the gear icon.
2. Open Snapchat → Tap your profile icon → Select the gear icon.
3. Scroll down and tap Clear Data.
   
   
4. Select Clear Cache → Clear. 
5. Tap Okay to restart the app.
   
   

8. Log out and log in again

Conflicting settings in your account could cause snap notifications not to pop up. Therefore, a fresh login can help to remove any underlying problems on Snapchat. Don’t worry! You will not lose your Snap streaks. Note that you must type your login credentials manually instead of using iCloud Keychain. 

1. Open Snapchat → Tap the gear icon at the top right to enter Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Log Out → Tap Log Out.
   
   
3. Remove the app from the background.
4. Relaunch the app and log in to your account.

9. Other basic fixes

• Restart iPhone: Restarting your iPhone removes temporary iOS glitches and lets the apps run smoothly. 
• Update Snapchat: If the app functions strangely, you may check the App Store and install the available app update. 
• Delete and reinstall Snapchat: If nothing seems to work, delete the app to remove all corrupted app data and reinstall the app. After that, grant all notification permissions.  
• Update iOS: Sometimes, your outdated iOS is at fault rather than the app itself. So, go to Settings → General → Software update to check if a new iOS version is available.  

Keep those notifications rolling in!

I understand how frustrating it can be to miss out on snaps and updates from your friends. Not anymore! With this guide, you can now tackle Snapchat notifications not working issues on your iPhone. If you still face problems, don’t hesitate to contact Snapchat’s support team.

Did you find this article helpful? Do let me know in the comments!

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