If your OnePlus 13 is not showing notifications from apps running in the background, you might be missing important alerts or messages. This issue is common when certain battery optimizations or background restrictions stop apps from sending updates in real time.
The good news is that this is easy to fix. With a few adjustments, you can make sure your favorite apps stay active and deliver notifications without delay.
Why Your OnePlus 13 Might Not Be Showing Background Notifications
- Battery optimization is restricting app activity in the background.
- Notification permissions are turned off for certain apps.
- System settings are preventing apps from auto-starting.
- The app cache or data is corrupted.
- Outdated software or firmware.
Allow App Notifications.
If notifications are disabled for an app, you will not receive any background alerts from it. Ensuring notifications are turned on is the first step.
- Open Settings, and then tap Notifications.
- Tap App notifications, and then choose the app that is not sending alerts.
Make sure Allow notifications is turned on, and review any category-level settings under it.
Turn Off Battery Optimization for Apps.
Battery optimization helps conserve power but often limits apps from running in the background. Disabling it for key apps will ensure they stay active.
- Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
- Tap Battery optimization, and then choose the app you want to keep running.
Select Don’t optimize, and confirm your choice. This prevents the phone from closing the app automatically.
Enable Auto-Start for Apps.
Some apps need permission to launch automatically in the background to send notifications. If this setting is off, alerts may fail to appear.
- Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
- Tap Special app access, and then select Auto-launch.
Find the affected app, and toggle on Allow auto-launch.
Check System Notification Settings.
Your device also has a master notification control that can override app preferences. Reviewing this ensures nothing is accidentally blocked.
- Open Settings, and then tap Sound and vibration.
- Tap Notification settings, and then confirm that Do Not Disturb is turned off.
Also check that Notification volume is set high enough to be heard.
Clear App Cache and Data.
Corrupted cache files can interrupt notification delivery. Clearing them helps refresh app behavior.
- Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
- Tap App management, and then choose the affected app.
Tap Storage and cache, then select Clear cache and Clear storage. Relaunch the app afterward.
Update Software.
Outdated system versions can cause inconsistent background behavior. Keeping your device updated ensures the latest fixes are applied.
- Open Settings, and then tap About device.
- Tap OxygenOS update, and then tap Check for updates.
Install any available update and restart your phone once it completes.
After these adjustments, your OnePlus 13 should start showing all background notifications correctly. You’ll stay up to date with messages, reminders, and alerts without missing anything important.
FAQs
Why are my app notifications delayed on OnePlus 13?
This usually happens because battery optimization limits background activity. Turning off optimization for that app resolves the delay.
Do I need to keep all apps on auto-start?
No. Only enable auto-start for apps that need real-time notifications such as messaging, email, or task management apps.
Will disabling battery optimization affect my phone’s performance?
Not significantly. It may slightly reduce battery life, but it ensures crucial apps can work properly in the background.
