Not Getting Notifications on iPhone: Best 10 Fixes Inside

Have you wondered how your phone apps would look if there are no notifications? Boring, right. Notifications make your apps sound alive as they act as a connection between your most important apps and you. Without them, you wouldn’t be knowing if there is an urgent call from the office, some errand to run, or even a simple reminder for your next meeting. 

In this article, we’ll help you learn some simple yet effective workarounds if you’re not getting notifications on your iPhone.

1. Restarting iPhone

Sometimes, a possible fix could be as simple as restarting your iPhone. A few minor software bugs could be the reason you’re not getting notifications on your iPhone. All you have to do is simply press and hold the Power button and swipe the slider towards the left. This would shut your phone off. You can turn on your phone after a pause of 1 or 2 minutes.

2. Disabling Do Not Disturb

Another reason your iPhone is not showing notifications could be the Focus mode, previously called Do Not Disturb. If your iPhone’s Focus mode is enabled then you won’t be receiving notifications from any app. Focus mode is turned on to avoid distractions as it mutes all messages, calls, or alerts on your phone.

To disable Focus or Do not Disturb mode, go to the Control Centre and tap the DND button if it’s purple. You can also go to Settings > Tap Focus > Tap Do Not Disturb.

3. Disabling Scheduled Focus

Besides the Focus Mode, if you’re not receiving important alerts on your iPhone then you should check the Scheduled Focus.

To disable that, go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb > Tap “Turn On Automatically” and switch off any automatic timers.

4. Switching Off Scheduled Summary

You should also make sure that the Scheduled Summar is not enabled on your iPhone. This is a new feature on iOS 15 and once enabled it collects all your not-so-urgent notifications and shows them at the specified time. 

To disable this function, go to Settings > Tap Notifications > Tap the toggle Scheduled Summary towards the left.

5. Checking The App’s Notification Settings

To keep your focus intact, you might have turned off notifications for a specific app. To enable it, go to Settings > Tap notifications > Scroll down and tap the app whose notifications are off > Tap the toggle “Allow Notifications” to on.

Also keep a check if the Lock Screen, Banners, Notification Center are turned on.

6. Deactivating Low Power Mode

If your phone has Low Power Mode activated then you will not be getting notifications for certain apps like mail fetch etc. This is done to keep the battery safe from draining out.

To resolve this issue, all you have to do is, charge your phone to 80% and it would automatically disable the Low Power mode.

7. Updating The App

Updating your apps frequently helps in fixing the issue of not getting notifications on the iPhone. 

Sometimes older versions of the app have bugs that disable the notifications and other alerts.

You should check if the app is running on an older version and update it. This way you will start getting notifications on the app in question.

8. Updating iOS

If you have an older version of IOS installed having software bugs then you might not be receiving notifications on the app. To avoid this issue, simply upgrade your IOS to the latest version by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

9. Checking Internet Connection

There is a possibility that your Wifi or Mobile Data is switched off and hence you’re missing notifications on your iPhone. The simplest way to make sure if your device is connected to Wifi is by checking whether the WiFi tab is enabled. If enabled, it turns green.

In the case of a cellular network, apply the same trick and check if the Mobile Data tab on the Control Center is switched on.

10. Resetting All Settings On Your iPhone

The last fix would be resetting all settings on your iPhone if the issue of the notifications persists after all other workarounds. This would resolve any hidden software bugs that would be causing notifications issues.

This reset will move all your settings to the factory defaults but will not delete your files or data. You would have to configure all settings again.

To do the reset, open Settings > Tap General then tap Reset > Tap Reset All Settings.

You will have to enter the passcode and once the resort is done, your iPhone will automatically restart. 

Even if this fix wouldn’t work then you should erase all data on your iPhone before backing it up. This is a rare occurrence but once your data is erased, your phone will retrieve its factory default values. Hence you will have to set everything up from scratch.

Winter Skincare Tips

We all dread winter season as it is the time of low humidity, dry air, and freezing temperatures. It is also a tough time on our skin which gets dull, dry, and irritated because of the cold air. It could also develop skin problems like eczema, psoriasis, and extremely dry skin. Hence making your skincare a priority and figuring out a basic routine could save from a lot of havoc.

The following are some basic and natural tips to keep your skin fresh and glowing during chilly weather:

Moisturize Your Skin
Keeping your skin hydrated is the most important step to have a glowing skin. Natural moisturizers like coconut oil, castor oil, and good quality hand creams or lotions could be kept to avoid dry and cracked skin.

Protect Your Skin
The sun’s UV light is as harmful during winter as it is in the summer and may cause skin cancer, hence investing in a good sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 is a necessity to avoid exposure to the sun.

Stay Hydrated
We tend to forget drinking water during cold days but our bodies constantly need a sufficient amount of water. Therefore staying more hydrated is the key to avoid dehydration and maintain healthily rejuvenated skin.

Invest In a Humidifier
To prevent dry skin, nasal and throat irritation, purchasing a humidifier could be a wise investment during the winter season. Humidifier adds moisture to the air, makes the indoor atmosphere less dry, and a great machine to provide a skin-friendly air.

Watch Your Diet
Apart from applying creams, eating a nutrient-rich diet is also beneficial for smooth and healthy skin during winter. Foods containing proteins, vitamin A, vitamin C, and essential fatty acids are all great nutrients for balanced and hydrated skin.

Avoid Using Hot Water
Taking a hot bath or washing face with hot water is never a good idea during winter and may cause dry and irritated skin. It is always recommended to keep shower time short and use warm water. This way the skin will not lose its essential oils and the moisture level will be intact.

Use Mild Skincare Products
It is important to change your skincare products according to the season. Choosing mild, odor-free products containing moisturizers can help the skin regain its natural oils and treat dry skin.

Do not Exfoliate Regularly
Exfoliation is the best way to get away with dry and dead skin but frequent exfoliation can worsen the skin during cold weather. It is recommended to exfoliate once a week by determining your skin type and choosing a suitable product. This helps to maintain smoother and glowing skin.

Follow Your Nightly Routine
It is vital to follow a simple nighttime routine to avoid dull and unhealthy skin. Cleansing your skin regularly, using oils for deep moisturizing, applying creams, and taking extra care of your skin are all solutions to prevent damaged and tired skin.

Exercise
It sounds tough to get out of your cozy beds but exercise helps in increasing heart rate and supplies more blood to the body and skin.

Tech Skills To Learn During COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up the world, we are left to wonder what will come next.  The current situation is severe and we may experience a huge transformation in the world once the coronavirus gets under control.

With a belief in human’s persistence and a hope that we will survive this, there is a strong need to prepare ourselves to get back to normalcy. For those who are comfortable in being stuck at home, they may avail a great opportunity to brush up their soft skills as well as tech skills without opening their wallets and making big investments.

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Here are 3 soft skills and 3 tech skills to improve or learn during COVID-19 and increase our knowledge:

Creativity
Human creativity and innovation is going to be of utmost importance in a post-corona virus world. Businesses and companies will thrive rapidly by inventing new products and ways of working.

Leadership

People at all levels in a business or organization who have strong leadership skills and those most likely to manage and inspire teams will be in demand.

Critical Thinking

Another essential skill that would help us rebuild the damage after this pandemic is Critical Thinking. People most likely to evaluate information from multiple sources to distinguish what is credible will be in demand.

Go Digital and Tech Savvy

The need to acquire technology skills in a post-corona virus world will be more important than it is now. Professionals and people comfortable with tech tools like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Robotics will be in a great position.

Programming and Coding Skills

In reality, coronavirus has led all companies to transform digitally, therefore, there are endless opportunities for professionals with skills like coding, web development and digital marketing to take a lead in any organization or business. Those efficient in keeping the digital business active during pandemics or economic instability will be in high demand.

Data Literacy

The right data is an essential asset for companies to thrive during or after a pandemic in order to provide customers with better products and services. Hence, data literacy is lot more useful than ever before – people having knowledge to understand data and decision making ability will be highly appreciated for future hirings.

Some of the free and open websites to brush up your skills are Cousera, edX, Pluralsight, Udacity.

This quarantined life could be an opportunity to further build your knowledge bank and acquire life-saving skills in technology. You can be as productive while being stuck at home. It depends on what you do now and how you utilize your time during the pandemic.

Happy learning!

How I got my child detach from electronic devices

Being mommy in this fast pace digital age is not easy. While you have to run around for accomplishing dozens of tasks – home, workplace or dealing with kids, you have to make sure that the parenting side is not neglected and kids are well nurtured.

Just like digital mums, we have now digital kids too, who do not like to detach themselves from electronic gadgets and love to spend time playing games, watching cartoons/rhymes on YouTube or other media. All this look cool as long as there are no unhealthy effects out of these activities but it’s scientifically proven that too much exposure to mobile phones, tablets or laptops is really harmful.

Being a mom myself, I unintentionally got my child almost addicted to YouTube videos that started making me concerned when he complained about headache one day. Headache for a 4 year old child is of course not a good sign. I didn’t have to think much to guess the reason and so I started looking for ways to keep him away from mobile phone.
What worked for me was the idea of showing him pictures of kids (on internet) who had bad exposure with mobile phones and they got ill ultimately. Meanwhile, I tried to make him understand that how unhealthy mobile rays are for little kids and could damage his brain, God forbid. He quickly learned it and to my surprise, he stopped asking me for mobile phone from the very next day! As a replacement, I picked up his storybooks again and read them at bedtime or whenever he asks me to.
Mission accomplished!

If you’re one of those mommies struggling to disconnect your child from electronic gadgets, do try this method and see if it works for you.
All the best! 🙂

 

Mashal Khan – The Humanist

The horrific lynching of Abdul Wali Khan University student – Mashal Khan on alleged blasphemy issue, has stirred almost all silent conscience except those who were involved in this inhumane and apparently planned murder of the extraordinary brilliant student.

“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds” – stumbled upon this status update on Mashal’s facebook profile and after going through the deceased past posts, I am compelled to comment that in a world full of chaotic morons, perhaps this guy knew how his life would end like.

According to the statements and story (of the murder) shared by Professor Ziaullah (one of the lecturers and a close teacher of Mashal) at a private channel show, there could be no denying that his brutal killing was planned by the university admin as much as the miscreant students, who should be investigated strictly without any excuse or delays.

I couldn’t stop my tears while watching the post-murder stories on different media channels including Facebook and Twitter. 

Not ignoring the political and religious aspects of the incident, one thing is for a fact that such criminal silence individually and collectively will be the death of this nation. 

Incident like Mashal Khan’s death is an eye opener and blasphemy laws should be reconsidered and amended to protect our youth from religious bigots and ignorant mobs. 

Words fail to do justice for the sympathy and grief this incident has settled in everyone’s heart and mind. We are sorry, Mashal. This nation doesn’t deserve Mashals like you! 

I am waiting

For the most cherishing times,
and the colorful signs,
hopes to get fulfilled,
wishes to shine..
for the distance to be closer,
voices to be familiar…
answers to have reasons,
fellows to be more loyal,
trust to be stronger..
I am waiting.

I am waiting for myself to be Me.

Good listener

It feels great to be just a good listener sometimes. Their stories, your time. Win-win!

Be the Change!

My blog post on Elections 2013 published on http://studentsofpakistan.com/blogs/  few days back.
In all the hustle bustle of elections, catching up with talk shows, socializing on twitter, and some personal affairs, I got bit late to post it here on my personal blog.

Here you go:

The Islamic Republic State of Pakistan is going through full hype of Election 2013. In fact, it is just around the corner. Every Pakistani, teenage to adult is excited and in full spirits supporting the best political party he/she has decided to vote for. Certainly, every individual, being a Pakistani, must show high spirits in taking keen part to decide the future of our beloved homeland. It is national and moral duty. Admitting all the positives related to the election 2013 season and the enthusiasm it carries, there is one term which has gained quite a loud momentum long since the election season has started. I am referring to the term, ”change” – a simple word yet very deep in meaning and got list of ideologies with it.

What compelled me to present my thoughts on paper is the only question that has been shaking my mind every time I discuss about the need of voting or the necessity of adding our voice in shaping the future of Pakistan through our votes. That question is, are we actually ready to accept the change? Are they mere shouts/ slogans demanding ‘change’ across all media, or we are charged enough to rationally act upon the real perception of ‘change’? For I believe that the thing of change comes from within. It is, no doubt, the utmost responsibility of the state to take all measures to safeguard the rights of its state-men at the best possible levels, but simultaneously, is the duty of every individual as well to welcome the season of change with all heart, to cultivate the positive seeds of change in his actions, thoughts and intentions. This is what the dire need of our nation is in this present time of national troubles and calamities. We, as a nation, will have to stand up united with sincere vibes to bring a change of mindset, attitude and our values. There lies our national integrity and only then we can prosper to the roads of a new and reshaped Pakistan.

Otherwise, no matter how many campaigns we strive to run, how much energy and resources are spent convincing people to vote for the most able political party; the idea of having a progressive and refined state would be fruitless.

In that context, I believe that the real leader exists within us only. We just have to recharge those super-positive attributes, make up our minds to ‘be the change’, become the model leader and the future is all set towards brightness and progress that we wish to see in our beloved state of Pakistan.

Remember: Change in mindset, thoughts and intentions is all what is required of you, my fellow countrymen!!

Mazloom hasraton ke sahaaron ka sath dou!

I couldn’t find anything better than this piece of Jaun (the legendary poet) to share on this event of Elections 2013.

Vote and vote sensibly.

A Probe into Imam Ali’s(A.S.) Government

A Probe into Imam Ali’s(A.S.) Government

via http://www.islamicinsights.com

Imam Ali said, “Know that people are of two types: they are either your brothers in religion or your equals in creation.” (Nahjul Balagha, Sermon #53)

These words summarize the philosophy behind the government of Imam Ali. The leadership of the Imam was centered on the religion as one and the human being as the other. In reality, both cores imply the other, and they complete one another.