When app icons on your Xiaomi 15 Ultra stop showing notification badges, it becomes easy to miss messages, alerts, or updates. You might receive notifications, but there is no visual indicator on the app icon itself. This issue is common on Xiaomi phones and is usually caused by notification, battery, or launcher settings.
The good news is that this problem is easy to fix once you know where to look. Below are the most effective solutions that restore notification badges on your Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
Why App Icons on Your Xiaomi 15 Ultra Are Not Showing Notifications
- Notification badges are disabled in system settings.
- The app does not have permission to show notifications.
- Battery optimization is restricting background activity.
- The launcher badge setting is turned off.
- The app notifications are muted or minimized.
1. Turn On Notification Badges
Notification badges must be enabled system wide for app icons to show alerts. If this setting is turned off, no app will display badges even if notifications are coming in.
Open Settings, and then tap Notifications.
Tap App icon badges, and then toggle on Allow app icon badges.
2. Check Notification Permission for the App
Some apps may not be allowed to send notifications, which prevents badges from appearing. This often happens after installing a new app or restoring from backup.
Open Settings, and then tap Notifications.
Tap App notifications, and then select the affected app.
Turn on Allow notifications if it is disabled.
3. Disable Battery Optimization for the App
Aggressive battery saving can stop apps from updating in the background. When this happens, notification badges may not refresh properly.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap App battery saver, and then select the affected app.
Choose No restrictions to allow background activity.
4. Enable Badges in the Launcher Settings
Notification badges are also controlled by the system launcher. If the launcher badge option is off, app icons will not show alerts even when notifications are enabled.
Open Settings, and then tap Home screen.
Tap Notification badges, and then make sure the option is enabled.
5. Make Sure Notifications Are Not Muted
Muted notifications still arrive silently, but they do not show badge counts. This can make it seem like notifications are missing.
Open Settings, and then tap Notifications.
Tap App notifications, and then choose the affected app.
Disable Silent notifications or turn on alert notifications.
6. Restart the Phone
A restart refreshes the launcher and notification services. This often fixes badge display issues caused by temporary system glitches.
Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings.
Tap the Power icon, and then tap Restart.
Once notification badges are enabled and restrictions are removed, app icons on your Xiaomi 15 Ultra should start showing alerts again. Keeping battery optimization and notification permissions properly configured helps prevent this issue from returning.
FAQs
Why do some apps show notification badges while others do not?
Each app has its own notification and badge permissions. Some apps may have notifications disabled or restricted by battery settings.
Do third party launchers affect notification badges on Xiaomi phones?
Yes. Some third party launchers do not fully support badge counts, or they require additional permissions to display them correctly.
Will clearing app data fix notification badge issues?
It can help in rare cases, but it should be a last resort. Checking notification, battery, and launcher settings usually resolves the problem without deleting app data.
