Galaxy S24 Lock Screen Notifications Not Showing

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The Samsung Galaxy S24 series users have reported issues with lock screen notifications not showing up. Despite apps being configured to display notifications, users either receive only vibration alerts or no notifications at all.

Use the Solutions on this page to fix the following problems on your phone:

  • Notifications not appearing on the lock screen
  • Only receiving vibration alerts without notification details
  • No notifications despite app settings being configured correctly
  • Differences in lock screen settings affecting notification visibility

Check and Adjust Lock Screen Notification Settings

  1. Open the Settings app on your Galaxy S24.
  2. Tap on Lock screen.
  3. Select Notifications.
  4. Make sure that Show notifications is enabled.
  5. Choose your preferred display style (Icons only, Details, or Auto-reverse text color) for better visibility based on your needs.

Customize Lock Screen Settings

You can customize the lock screen settings to change how lock screen notifications appear on your device.

  1. Open the Settings app and go to Wallpaper and Style (or Lock Screen depending on your phone’s software version).
  2. Tap on the lock screen preview to edit.
  3. Adjust Notification settings to choose between icons only or detailed notifications.
  4. Set preferences for specific apps, considering variations based on screen lock type and software updates.

Disable the Do Not Disturb Mode

The Do Not Disturb mode can block notifications from showing on your lock screen. Disabling this mode ensures that all notifications are visible when they arrive.

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings panel.
  2. Look for the Do Not Disturb icon and tap on it to disable the mode.
  3. Alternatively, you can go to Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb and toggle it off.

Adjust App-Specific Notification Settings

If specific apps are restricted in notification settings, checking and enabling notifications individually for such apps will resolve the notification issues.

  1. Open the Settings app on your Galaxy S24.
  2. Tap on Apps.
  3. Select the specific app where you’re experiencing notification issues.
  4. Tap on Notifications.
  5. Make sure that notifications are enabled, and customize any additional settings as needed.

Clear App Cache/Data

If lock screen notifications are not showing for a specific app, try clearing the app’s cache.

Important: Clearing the cache is a temporary solution. Over time a new cache will build up again.

  1. Open the Settings app on your Galaxy S24.
  2. Tap on Apps.
  3. Locate and select the problematic app.
  4. Tap on Storage.
  5. Tap on Clear Cache.

If clearing the cache did not work, you can try clearing the app data.

Warning: This will reset the app and erase any data saved in the app.

  1. Open the Settings app on your Galaxy S24.
  2. Tap on Apps.
  3. Locate and select the problematic app.
  4. Tap on Storage.
  5. Tap on Clear Data.

Update Device Software

Important: You need to have an active internet connection and a sufficient battery level (75% or more) to update your phone.

  1. Open the Settings app on your Galaxy S24.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Software update.
  3. Tap on Download and install.
  4. If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to install it.

Perform a Factory Reset (Last Resort)

If all other solutions fail, performing a factory reset may resolve persistent issues. Ensure to back up important data before proceeding.

  1. Open the Settings app on your Galaxy S24.
  2. Tap on General Management.
  3. Select Reset.
  4. Tap on Factory Data Reset.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue of notifications not showing on the lock screen of your Galaxy S24.

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