Updated to latest iOS 18.5 and still no push notifications, ongoing since original update to iOS 18.1

This is a never ending chase to get these bugs fixed in IOS. Prior to iOS 18 version 17 was flawless with receiving push notifications to my iPhone 15 Pro. Since the initial upgrade to 18.1 ALL push notification never reach the phone or when a notification does the screen stays off, chimes, and does not indicate anything was received when the screen is turned back on. No increment of the icons, but blank notification bars sometimes appear. Just upgraded to 18.5 and NOW is even worse with the phone remaining completely silent when a push notification is sent to the device. Checked all notifications settings, no focus enabled, changed ALL affected apps notification sounds and options, still nothing. Visited the Apple Store Genius Bar when had 18.4 installed and no solution could be found after a 2hr analysis of the phone. Apple is really failing at this point.

iPhone 15 Pro

Posted on May 13, 2025 11:43 AM

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Posted on May 13, 2025 1:20 PM

All push notifications reach my phone; contact Apple Support about your problem.


One possibility:


Do you have a 3rd party VPN installed, even if you are not using it? If so, delete the VPN profile in Settings/General/VPN & Device Management/VPN. Don't just turn it off; delete the profile.

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Updated to latest iOS 18.5 and still no push notifications, ongoing since original update to iOS 18.1

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