4 Ways to Fix Snapchat Notifications Not Working on Android

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Try These Fixes First

Fix 1: Check Notification Settings in the Snapchat App

The first time you open Snapchat on your Android phone, it asks for permission to send notifications. If you deny the permission, the app won’t send any alerts. Follow the steps below to enable Snapchat notifications on Android.

Step 1:Long-press on theSnapchat app iconand tap thei buttonto open theapp infomenu.

Step 2:OpenNotificationsandenableall the notification toggles.

Fix 2: Enable Background Data and Unrestricted Data Usage for Snapchat

You should ensure that Snapchat is allowed to access mobile data in the background. Furthermore, ensure there aren’t any restrictions on data usage for Snapchat. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:Go to theSnapchatappinfomenu.

Step 2:SelectMobile Data & Wi-Fiand enable the toggles forBackground dataandUnrestricted data usage.

Fix 3: Reset App Preferences

Another solution is toreset the app preferences. To do this, follow the below instructions:

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp, selectApps, andManage Apps.

Step 2:Tap thethree dotsat the top right and selectOther settings. Then, chooseReset apppreferences> selectReset appsto confirm your decision.

Fix 4: Reset Network Settings

If you still face the problem, it probably has something to do with your network. In this case, you mustreset the network settingsto resolve the problem. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp> selectMore connectivity options> chooseReset Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and Bluetooth.

Step 2:ChooseResetsettings, enter your devicepasscode, and selectOKto confirm your decision.

Also Read:How to fix Snapchat “Something went wrong” error on Android and iPhone

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Last updated on 26 August, 2024

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