7 Ways to Fix Delayed Notifications in Facebook Messenger

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Basic Troubleshooting

Fix 1. Enable Background Access For Facebook Messenger

On iPhone

Step 1:Open theSettings app> scroll toMessenger.

Step 2:Enable theBackground App Refreshtoggle from the menu.

On Android

Step 1: Long-press theMessenger appicon > tap theinfo iconfrom the pop-up menu.

Step 2: Here, go toMobile data> enable the toggles for Allow background data usageandAllow data usage while Data saver is on.

Fix 2. Remove Messenger From Notifications Summary (iPhone)

Our devices incorporate multiple features to help us manage notifications likeNotification Summary,DND,Modes and Routines,Focus modes, etc. However, these could also be the culprit behind delayed notifications in Facebook Messenger.

So, firstly, check these settings and disable them or excuse Messenger from them. When you add Messenger to the Notifications Summary, you won’t receive instant notifications from the app. Instead, you will only get alerts during the set time.

Follow the steps below to remove Messenger from the Scheduled Summary.

Step 1:OpenSettingson your iPhone > scroll toNotifications.

Step 2:TapScheduled Summary.

Step 3:Here, scroll down and toggle offMessengerfrom the app list.

You can skip the step if the scheduled summary isn’t enabled on your iPhone.

Fix 3. Disable Messenger’s DND Mode

Facebook Messenger offers a built-in DND mode that’ll stop all notifications from disturbing you. Check if the setting is enabled and toggle it off.

Step 1: Launch theMessenger app> tap thethree-horizontal line(menu icon) >gear icon.

Step 2: SelectNotifications & sounds> toggle offDNDif enabled.

Fix 4. Disable Message Reminder in Messenger Settings

Another Messenger setting that could delay notifications isMessage Reminder. While it is designed to remind you about missed messages, the feature can also double as DND.

If you run a page, it can be used to set up call hours. Any notifications outside of these hours are muted or delayed. So, try turning the feature off and see if your notifications return to normal.

Step 1: Go toMessenger→three-horizontal line→gear icon.

Step 2: TapNotifications & sound> toggle offMessage reminders.

Fix 5. Disable Battery Optimization (Android)

TheOne UI Android skinon Samsung phones comes with a battery optimization trick that tunes the app’s performance based on usage. For example, if you haven’t used Messenger for a long time, battery optimization will kick in, and you might receive delayed notifications from the app.

You must give Messenger unrestricted access to let it function normally.

Step 1:Long-press theMessenger app icon. Tap the appinfomenu.

Step 2:TapBattery.

Step 3:Select the radio button besideUnrestricted. The Messenger will run in the background without issues.

Fix 6. Disable Messenger’s Data Saver Mode (Android)

The Facebook Messenger Android app also has a built-in data saver mode to compress images and videos to save internet data. It may interfere with receiving messages as well.

Note: The feature is only available for the Messenger app on Android. So, this step is only for Android users.

Step 1:Open theFacebook Messenger appon Android.

Step 2:Tap theprofile pictureat the top. Next, select thegear iconto reveal options.

Step 3:Open theData Savermenu anddisableit.

Fix 7. Turn off Your Phone’s Data Saver Mode

Now that you know how to disable data saver mode in Messenger, disable the system-wide data saver mode on iPhone and Android.

On iPhone

Step 1:Launch theSettings app> go to theMobile/Cellular Datamenu > select yourprimary SIM card.

Step 2:Disable theLow Data Modetoggle.

On Android

Step 1:OpenSettings> tapConnections or Mobile Data(the menu option may carry a different label on your Android).

Step 2:SelectData usage> disable theData saverfrom the following menu.

Messenger not sending notifications on time defeats the purpose of using such IM (instant messaging) apps in the first place. Hopefully, these tricks helped you resolve the issue.

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Last updated on 31 July, 2024

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