User level: Level 1 (4 points)Recently, there has been an issue where notifications are not showing up on iPhone 15 models. Is this some kind of tactic to push users to upgrade to the iPhone 18 series?
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Original Title: Iphone 15 notice error
Posted on Oct 20, 2026 6:24 PM
User level: Level 1 (38 points)Oct 20, 2026 7:54 PM in response to Shingenie
Try the following:
1)Check Notification Summary Settings: Go to Settings > Notifications and ensure that Scheduled Summary is turned off or configured correctly so notifications aren't being batched and delayed.
2)Review Individual App Notification Toggles: Navigate to Settings > Notifications, select the affected apps, and verify that Time Sensitive and standard alerts are enabled.
3)Disable Focus Modes: Check the Control Center or go to Settings > Focus to confirm that Do Not Disturb or another Focus profile isn't active and suppressing incoming alerts.
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Oct 20, 2026 6:34 PM in response to Shingenie
Shingenie wrote:
Recently, there has been an issue where notifications are not showing up on iPhone 15 models. Is this some kind of tactic to push users to upgrade to the iPhone 18 series?
Of course it's not some tactic to get you to upgrade. If this was a widespread issue, given the millions upon millions of people using an iPhone 15, this forum would be blown up with people complaining, but it most definitely isn't.
I have no idea why you aren't getting notifications. It could be a setting issue? You might own Apple Watch and notifications will appear on your watch as opposed to your iPhone while wearing Apple Watch.
See how to adjust notifications and make sure all your settings are properly set up --> Use notifications on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
When was the last time you Force Restarted your iPhone? Do this --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
Is your iPhone updated to the latest version, iOS 27.0.1?
What is your Battery Health? Open Settings > Battery > Battery Health - if it is 80% or lower, the battery is failing and when batteries fail, things may not work as expected.
User level: Level 10 (122,944 points)Oct 20, 2026 6:36 PM in response to Shingenie
Shingenie wrote:
Recently, there has been an issue where notifications are not showing up on iPhone 15 models. Is this some kind of tactic to push users to upgrade to the iPhone 18 series?
Not true.
I am using iPhone 15 Pro Max and notifications is running fine with iOS 27.0.1
Update iOS to version 27.0.1 if you haven't already,
and maybe do a Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (AU)
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256379943