Uncovering 15 Strategies to Remedy Facebook's Hidden Comment Notifications
Staying up-to-date with comments on Facebook can be challenging when the native app is glitching. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you resolve the issue on both Android and iPhone devices.
Check Facebook App Notification Settings
First, ensure that comment notifications are enabled within the Facebook app. To do this, open the app, navigate to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Notifications > Notification Settings, and verify that comment notifications are active. Also, check within the Facebook Messenger app settings under Notifications & Sounds to ensure notifications are turned on.
Check Device Notification Permissions
On Android, press and hold the Facebook app icon, tap the “i” or info icon, select Notifications, and ensure notifications are allowed. On iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications > Facebook and make sure “Allow Notifications” is enabled.
Restart Your Device
A simple restart can often resolve notification delivery issues. Try turning your device off and on again to refresh system functions.
Update the Facebook App and Device OS
Ensure both the Facebook app and your phone’s operating system are up to date, as outdated versions can cause glitches with notifications.
Check Network Connectivity
Notifications may fail when your internet connection is unstable. Try switching Wi-Fi or cellular data, or toggle Airplane mode on and off to reset your connection.
Clear App Cache (Android)
Go to Settings > Apps > Facebook > Storage > Clear Cache to remove temporary files that might interfere with notifications.
Verify Do Not Disturb and Mute Options
Ensure Do Not Disturb mode is off on your phone and that you haven’t muted notifications for comments or for the Facebook app itself.
Clear Cache and Data on Android and iPhone
On Android, pull down the notification shade at the top, check if Do Not Disturb mode is presently enabled, and tap on the icon to disable Scheduled DND or turn off the manual toggle. On iPhone, open Settings > Focus, ensure a Focus mode is not activated currently, and disable any automatic or schedule rules for Focus.
To clear cache and data on Android, open Settings, select Apps, find and tap on Facebook, tap Storage & cache, tap Clear Cache and OK to confirm, then tap Clear Storage and confirm again. On iPhone, open Settings, scroll down and select Facebook, tap on the Offload App button, then tap Reinstall to get the latest Facebook app.
Temporarily Disable Battery Optimization on Android
Temporarily disabling Battery Optimization on Android phones allows Facebook to keep running in the background without interference, ensuring notifications come through. To disable optimization for Facebook on Android, go to Settings > Apps > Facebook, tap Battery, tap Optimize battery usage and select Don't optimize from the dropdown.
Update Facebook to the Latest Version
Updating Facebook to the latest version can help resolve notification bugs. On Android, check for updates in the Play Store, and on iPhone, check for updates in the App Store.
Report Notification Issues to Facebook
If after these steps Facebook comment notifications still don’t work, consider reporting the issue to Facebook for further assistance.
Try Facebook Lite App
If all else fails, trying Facebook Lite App, a stripped down version of Facebook, can sometimes help fix quirky issues like notifications not working properly.
By following these steps, you should be able to restore Facebook comment notifications on your Android or iPhone device. Happy posting!
- If the Facebook smartphone app is still glitching and notifications are not being received, consider installing the Facebook Lite app as it might help resolve issues with notifications.
- Maintaining updated technology, such as keeping up-to- date with the Facebook app and your device's operating system, helps prevent glitches that can cause problems with smartphone notifications, like delayed comment alerts.
