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Apple iPhone - Turn Notifications On / Off

2026-10-22 16:05:56.961

Apple iPhone - Turn Notifications On / Off

Here's how to turn notifications on / off and choose how they display on your iPhone.
  • Since notifications pushed to your device are carried over cellular data, you may see a small amount of cellular data usage even while connected to Wi-Fi.
  • If you tap a notification on your connected Apple® Watch®, any subsequent data usage may be carried over the Verizon cellular network.
  • For audio notifications, refer to Manage audio alerts.
Turning on notifications may impact battery life.
  1. From a Home screen on your Apple® iPhone®, tap
    Settings
     Settings icon.
    If unavailable, swipe left to access the App Library.
  2. Tap
    Notifications
    .
  3. From the 'Notification Style' section, tap an app.
  4. Tap the
    Allow Notifications switch
     to turn on Switch On or off Switch Off.
  5. With the 'Allow Notifications' switch on, adjust any of the following:
    Depending on the app selected, the options may vary.
    • Tap 'Immediate Delivery' or 'Scheduled Summary'
      Selected when checkmark appears.
    • Sounds
      Tap the switch to turn on or off.
    • Badges
      Tap the switch to turn on or off.
    • Alerts
      On when checked.
      • Lock Screen
        Adjust 'Lock Screen Appearance' as desired.
      • Notification Center
      • Banners
        For most apps, you can choose whether you want the banner to be 'Persistent' or 'Temporary.'
  6. Tap Back icon
    Notifications
     (upper-left).
  7. From the Government Alerts section, tap the switch(es) to turn the following on or off:
    • AMBER Alerts
    • Emergency Alerts
    • Public Safety Alerts
    • Test Alerts