Unfortunately, the transition to new versions of iOS may be accompanied by problems with the already established functioning of useful applications. So, some iOS 15 users unexpectedly discovered that notifications stopped coming to their iPhone. Most likely, the reason lies in Apple's replacement of the Do Not Disturb mode with the Focus function. However, there are other reasons that affect the output of messages.
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Of course, the problem lies only in reconfiguring the device. In this article we will talk about step-by-step steps to return notifications to iPhone.
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Check your notification settings in iOS Settings
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll to the options for the app you want and go to the Notifications menu.
3. Make sure the Allow notifications switch is set to On.
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Creating an App ID and SSL certificate
Log in to the iOS Provisioning Portal.
First, let's create a new App ID. Each application that uses the push notification mechanism needs its own unique ID.
Click on the “App IDs” item in the sidebar and click on the “New App ID” button.
I filled in the fields as follows:
Description: PushChat Bundle Seed ID: default Bundle Identifier: me.evgeniy.PushChat
It will be better if you specify your own Bundle Identifier - com.yoursite.PushChat - instead of mine. You must set the same bundle ID in your Xcode project.
A few more things: We will generate an SSL certificate that your push server will use to securely connect to APNS. This certificate is associated with the App ID. The server can only send push notifications to your application and no other.
Once the App ID has been created, it will appear in the list:
In the “Development” and “Production” columns opposite “Push Notification” there are two orange circles with the inscription “Configurable”. This means that App ID can use push notifications, but they still need to be configured. Therefore, follow the “Configure” link.
On the page that appears, check the box next to “Enable for Apple Push Notification service”. Next, click the “Configure” button in the line with Development Push SSL Certificate. The “Apple Push Notification service SSL Certificate Assistant” window will open:
The first thing you need to do is generate a Certificate Signing Request. We've already done this, so click Continue.
The next step is to upload the CSR to the Apple server. Select the CSR file you generated earlier and click "Generate".
Generating an SSL certificate will take a few seconds. When ready, click "Continue".
To download the certificate, click “Download” - it will be saved under the name “aps_development.cer”. Then click “Done”.
Now we have a valid certificate and the push notification mechanism is available for development. If necessary, you can download the certificate again.
When your application is ready for release, you need to repeat the entire process to generate a Production certificate. All steps are similar.
Comment. The production certificate is valid for a year, but you can regenerate it before the expiration date.
There is no need to add the certificate to your keychain. If you want to do this, then double-click on the previously downloaded aps_development.cer file (after this the certificate will be associated with the private key).
Check your notification settings in the app settings
In some applications, for example, Instagram, Telegram, Viber, WhatsApp, etc. There are your own notification settings, check them.
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If a red exclamation mark is displayed
If you try to send a message and receive a "Not Delivered" notification, follow these steps:
- Check your network connection.
- Click and then click Retry.
- If you still can't send the message, tap , then tap Send as SMS/MMS. Posting fees may apply. For more information, contact your operator.
Disable Focus
1. Go to Settings → Focusing.
2. If Focus is on, turn it off.
The fact is that in some modes the display of notifications is prohibited, as is the receipt of unwanted calls. You can either disable this mode or change its settings if you notice that notifications have stopped receiving. But you can also disable “Focus” in “Control Center”.
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No network
Notifications are not sent when there is no Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
Check if Wi-Fi is turned on and connected to the network. Most Wi-Fi networks require a password. The problem may also be with the router, in which case you need to reboot it.
Mobile Internet may not work for several reasons:
- Data transmission is disabled.
- Your mobile account has run out of funds.
- The gigabytes provided under the tariff have run out.
If, despite the above reasons, there is no connection, reboot the device.
Adjust Focus
Many users have configured themselves to automatically turn on the “Sleep” mode (or some other mode) so that no one will disturb them while resting. However, the default settings of this mode are not suitable for everyone - all notifications are blocked. Therefore, you will have to manually allow calls and applications.
1. Go to Settings → Focusing.
2. Select the enabled (used) mode.
3. Configure the behavior of Contacts, Applications and Schedules in it (in detail).
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Disable Focus "Across Devices"
The whole idea behind Focus is to connect all your devices and systems. For example, activating Sleep mode on a Mac or Apple Watch will trigger a similar activation on your iPhone or iPad. In order for notifications to work, you need to disable Focus accounting on all your devices, i.e. disable communication between your devices in Focus mode.
1. Go to Settings → Focusing.
2. Set the Accounting across all devices switch to Off.
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Priority actions
- Restart your device:
- iPhone
- iPad
- iPod touch
- Checking the network connection. Sending an iMessage or MMS requires a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection. A cellular network connection is required to send an SMS message. If Wi-Fi Calling is enabled, you can send SMS messages over a Wi-Fi network.
- Check with your service provider to see if they support the type of messages you want (such as MMS or SMS).
- If you're trying to send group MMS messages from an iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and turn on MMS Messages. If your iPhone doesn't show the Multimedia Messages or Group Messages option, contact your carrier.
- Make sure your device has enough space to receive images and videos.
- Make sure the recipient's phone number or email address is correct.
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Turn off notification summary
iOS 15 introduces an addition to the notifications feature in the form of Notification Summary (details). This allows you to show notifications on a schedule. If you stop receiving notifications, try disabling this feature.
1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Scheduled Delivery.
2. Set the “ Scheduled Delivery ” switch to the Off position.
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