5 Fixes if App Notifications Won’t Go away on iPhone

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• Turn off badge notifications for that app and restart your phone. Then, turn it back on. Do this a few times and check again.
• If notifications still get stuck from time to time, manually dismiss them on your iPhone.
• You can reset all iPhone settings if the notifications are persistently getting stuck for multiple apps.

Basic Fixes:

• Restart your iPhone: Turning your iPhone off and back on can help eliminate temporary glitches that might be causing the notifications to be stuck on your device.
• Force close and restart the app: You can also open all background apps and force the relevant apps to close. Once done, check its notification status after a while.
• Check for iOS updates: Updating your iPhone ensures your device has access to the latest features and bug fixes. So, if a software update is available, download and install it as soon as possible.
• Update the relevant app: Certain apps might have their notifications stuck due to a bug in the app interface. In this case, check and install the latest app updates. Then, restart the app and check again.

Fix 1: Turn Notification Setting Off/on

If the notifications for a particular app are still stuck in the Notification Center, try disabling the app’s entire notification. Then, restart your device. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open Settings and tap on the relevant app. Here, tap on Notifications.

Step 2: Turn off the toggle for Allow Notifications.

Now, restart your iPhone. Once done, go back to the app notification settings and enable the Allow Notifications toggle.

Fix 2: Manually Dismiss the Notification

If certain app notifications occasionally get stuck, you can always manually clear them from the Notification Center. This will reduce clutter and ensure only the recent notifications show up. For more details, check our guide on clearing the notifications on your iPhone.

Fix 3: Disable and Re-Enable Notification Badge

You can also get an app’s notification badge to go away by disabling the affected app’s Badge notification settings. Then, restart your iPhone and turn notification badges back on again. Here’s how.

Step 1: Open the Settings app and tap on the relevant app. Here, tap on Notifications.

Step 2: Once app notification settings open, turn off the toggle for Badges.

Now, close and restart your iPhone. Then, open the Settings app and re-enable badge notifications. Repeat these steps a few times. Then, check and see if the issue is resolved.

Fix 4: Uninstall and Reinstall the App

Uninstalling any app will remove all custom app settings. Then, once you reinstall it, a fresh copy of the app will be available, resolving any issues due to its settings menu. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1: Long-press the relevant app and tap on Remove App.

Step 2: Here, tap on Delete App. If prompted, tap on Delete to confirm.

Fix 5: Reset All Settings

One effective way to fix some bugs or errors that won’t leave your iPhone alone is to reset all the device settings. This will delete all iPhone settings while still keeping your data intact. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open the Settings app and tap on General. Then, tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 2: Here, tap on Reset. When prompted, tap on Reset All Settings.

Now, enter your device’s passcode and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. Then, check and see if the issue has been resolved.