If you want to stop notifications from waking up your iPhone screen when it’s locked, you can configure your notification settings. Follow these steps to prevent notifications from turning on your iPhone screen:
On iOS 15 and later:
- Open the “Settings” app on iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on “Notifications.”
- Select the specific app for which you want to stop notifications from turning on the screen.
- Under the “Options” section, you’ll find a setting called “Show on Lock Screen.” Tap on it.
- Choose either “Off” or “Persistent” based on your preference:
- Off: This option will prevent notifications from showing on the lock screen, and they won’t wake up your screen.
- Persistent: This option will allow notifications to appear on the lock screen, but they won’t wake up your screen. You can view them by tapping or unlocking your device.
On iOS 14 and earlier:
- Open the “Settings” app on iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on “Notifications.”
- Select the specific app for which you want to stop notifications from turning on the screen.
- Toggle off the “Show on Lock Screen” option. This will prevent notifications from showing on the lock screen, and they won’t wake up your screen.
- Repeat these steps for each app you want to configure.
iOS updates may change the interface or add new features, so if you are using a different version of iOS, the steps may vary slightly. However, the basic concept of disabling “Show on Lock Screen” remains consistent in iOS for managing notifications and screen wake behavior.
How to view notifications on iphone
Viewing notifications on an iPhone is a straightforward process. Here’s how to view notifications on different versions of iOS:
Lock Screen:
- When your iPhone is locked and you receive a notification, your screen will display the notification along with any relevant information.
- To view more details or interact with the notification, simply tap on it and use Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to unlock your device.
From Home Screen:
- If your iPhone is unlocked, you can view notifications directly on the Home Screen.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen or swipe up from the middle of the screen (on devices without a Home button) to reveal the Notification Center.
- Here, you’ll see a list of all your recent notifications grouped by app and time. Tap on a notification to view more details or take action.
From the Notification Center:
- To access the Notification Center at any time, swipe down from the top of the screen.
- In the Notification Center, you can see all your notifications, including those you might have missed.
- Tap on a notification to view more details or interact with it.
Using Notification Summary:
- iOS introduced a feature called Notification Summary. It groups non-urgent notifications and delivers them at specific times you set.
- To access the Notification Summary, swipe down from the top of the screen, and you’ll find it at the top of the Notification Center.
The exact appearance and behavior of notifications may vary slightly depending on your iOS version and settings, but the general concepts remain the same. You can also customize notification settings for individual apps in the “Settings” app under “Notifications.”