iOS Lock Screen Notifications Not Working for Some Users

First reported on r/ios on June 26, 2026.

Some iOS users are experiencing issues with notifications not appearing on their lock screen. This problem persists even after updating iOS and performing a reboot.

What it looks like

• Notifications not appearing on lock screen
• Notifications delayed after reboot

How to fix it

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Select the app that's not showing notifications.
4. Make sure the switch next to Allow Notifications is turned on.
5. Restart your iPhone.

Affected products

• iOS

Sources

• Why do notifications do on the lock screen do this? — reddit:r/ios

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