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unable to get notifications when phone is locked

I've a new IPhone Xr running IOS 13.2. I am unable to get notifications for messages, calendar and a couple of other apps when the phone is locked.

Notifications are turned on for the apps I wish

Do not disturb is not turned on

can get notifications if screen is unlocked, but not when it is locked


Would appreciate any advice and suggetions.

iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 30, 2019 12:08 PM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2019 12:24 PM

If you are receiving notifications on the Watch, that is how it is supposed to work. You do not get notifications on both devices, only the Watch. See this for an explanation of how notifications work with the Apple Watch. Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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unable to get notifications when phone is locked

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