How do I set my notifications for iMessage/text messages?

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How do I set my notifications for iMessage/text messages?

I have a new iPhone 4S with whatever the latest operating system is. If I am active on my phone or if the screen is not locked, I receive my messages with the correct vibrate and sound I set it to, and it shows up in the banner like I have it set to. However, if my screen is locked, I do not get a vibration or a notification when I get a text, but if I hit the home button it will be there. I've looked through all the settings and cannot figure it out. How do I make notifications appear when I have my screen locked??

iPhone 4S, iOS 6.0.2

Posted on Dec 26, 2012 4:57 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 26, 2012 5:02 PM in response to danasarci

Adjust the settings for each feature in Settings --> Notifications

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Answer 2

danasarci Author

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Dec 26, 2012 5:16 PM in response to Templeton Peck

I know, I've tried. What exactly do I do? Nothing I tried helped.

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Answer 3

ckuan

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Dec 26, 2012 5:47 PM in response to danasarci

Settings > Notifications > Messages >

Notification Center: ON

Show: choose 1/5/10 Recent Items

Alert Style

choose Banners or Alerts

Badge App Icon: ON

Show Preview: ON

Repeat: choose up to 10 times

Show iMessage Alerts From:

choose Everyone/My Contacts Only

View in Lock Screen: ON

To see Notification Center, on Home Screen where your apps icons are, swipe from the top to the bottom.

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