How to show notification center permanently on the lock screen?

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How to show notification center permanently on the lock screen?

Hi everyone!

I switch back from Android to iPhone ~6 months ago and one thing that still bugs me all this time is how notifications are handled in iOS. For me this is simply way worse than Android and I many times missed stuff already because it just doesn't make sense.

One example that I even tried to Google and could not find an answer to: How can I permanently show the notification center on the lock screen?

Here what I mean:

1. I wake my iPhone, and all I see is this:

⇒ Looks nice! Like there is nothing to worry about.

2. BUT: IF I remember to swipe up, then suddenly all the notifications show up (it was 3 before, got rid of some) because the notification center doesn't show by default:

Also when the iPhone is unlocked, there is NO indication AT ALL that there are notifications anywhere. I literally have to go and look. And if I don't, they'll be in there without ever being seen...

Any "workaround" or fix for this? For me notifications only make sense if they are clearly visible until I get rid of them.

Thanks!

Posted on May 11, 2021 9:37 PM

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Answer 1

Dave_G1

Community Specialist

May 12, 2021 3:50 PM in response to Steve Pony

Hello Steve,

It sounds like you're having trouble with notifications on your iPhone.

There are a few settings you'll want to take a look at. First, make sure you're not using Do Not Disturb or have your Silent switch enabled. At that point you can manage your app notifications in Settings > Notifications. You can select the option to have a Persistent Banner style and enable notification sounds for specific apps. Take a look at the resources below.

Use notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

How to use notifications on your iPhone

Warm regards.

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Steve Pony Author

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May 20, 2021 6:49 AM in response to Dave_G1

Hi Dave!

Please read my post again. 😉- Of course I am aware that I won't get notified if "Do not disturb" is enabled. Also I figured out what the silent switch is doing. Persistent banner means the banner will be sticky on top permanently, which I also don't want.

I wrote a pretty specific main question incl. 2 screenshots: How can I set that the notification center always shows in the lock screen?

I might record a video showing all the details why notifications in iOS are pretty bad (*), but in the meantime is there any way to make sure when I look at my lock screen, I see the notification center without having to swipe up first?

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Steve Pony Author

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May 21, 2021 7:52 AM in response to Dave_G1

Dear Dave,

Don't get me wrong pls, I know this community is all run by volunteers/Apple enthusiasts and I appreciate you taking your time to reply to me (as the only person so far).

So seems -at least to you knowledge- what I want is not possible. OK.

And no, I am NOT going to contact Apple support. (I reach out to them recently because of major issues with Music, iTunes Match and purchased albums. I waisted 3 hours because no. 1 was completely incompetent, no. 2 arrogant and no willing/able to set-up screenshare with me and no. 3 ended up telling me that my purchased music is not available after 10 years anymore. I feel my time is just too precious to get it waisted like this.)

Was just a shot here in this communities. So never mind.

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Dave_G1

Community Specialist

May 20, 2021 9:05 AM in response to Steve Pony

We understand. You can also manage your notification preview settings on the lock screen using the link below. If you continue to run into issues you can reach out to Apple Support directly.

Change notification settings on iPhone

Get Support

Cheers!

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