How to Fix Instagram Notifications Not Showing on OnePlus 13 Lock Screen

Missing Instagram notifications can be annoying, especially when you rely on your phone for real-time updates. If you’re not seeing notifications on your OnePlus 13 lock screen, the problem is usually related to app permissions, notification settings, or background restrictions.

Let’s go through all the effective ways to get your Instagram alerts working again.

Why Instagram Notifications Are Not Showing on Your OnePlus 13

• App notifications are turned off for Instagram.
• Lock screen notifications are disabled.
• Battery optimization is restricting background activity.
• Do Not Disturb mode is active.
• Instagram is running on an outdated version.

Enable Instagram Notifications.

Instagram notifications must be allowed through system settings before they can appear on your lock screen.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Notifications.
2. Tap App notifications, and then find and tap Instagram.

Make sure Allow notifications and Lock screen notifications are both turned on.

Allow Lock Screen Notifications.

Even if app alerts are enabled, lock screen visibility must also be turned on separately.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Notifications and status bar.
2. Tap Manage notifications on lock screen, and then choose Show all notification content.

This ensures Instagram alerts will be visible the moment your phone’s display lights up.

Turn Off Battery Optimization for Instagram.

Your OnePlus 13 may be limiting Instagram’s background activity to save power, which can delay or block notifications.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
2. Tap App battery management, and then select Instagram.

Choose Don’t optimize to allow the app to run freely in the background.

Disable Do Not Disturb Mode.

When Do Not Disturb is enabled, all alerts, including Instagram notifications, are silenced.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Notifications.
2. Tap Do Not Disturb, and then toggle it off.

Once disabled, lock your phone to test if notifications appear as expected.

Clear Cache and Update Instagram.

Corrupted cache files or outdated app versions can interfere with notifications. Clearing cache and updating ensures a fresh start.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
2. Tap Instagram, and then tap Storage and cache. Tap Clear cache.

Next, open the Play Store, search for Instagram, and update it if a newer version is available.

Reset App Preferences.

If none of these fixes work, resetting app preferences can restore default notification permissions without deleting your data.

1. Open Settings, and then tap System.
2. Tap Reset options, and then tap Reset app preferences.

After the reset, check Instagram again to see if notifications start appearing on your lock screen.

Instagram notifications are easy to restore once the right permissions and settings are in place. After these steps, you should be able to receive every like, message, and update right from your lock screen.

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