If Instagram notifications are not appearing on your RealMe 16 lock screen, you might miss important messages, likes, or story replies. Sometimes the phone receives the notification, but it does not show up when the screen is locked. This usually happens because of notification settings, battery restrictions, or background limits that prevent Instagram from displaying alerts properly.
Here is how you can fix it.
Why Instagram Notifications Are Not Showing on the Lock Screen
- Lock screen notifications are disabled.
- Instagram notifications are turned off inside system settings.
- Battery optimization is restricting Instagram in the background.
- Do Not Disturb mode is active.
- App notification categories are set to silent.
Check Lock Screen Notification Settings
Your phone may be blocking all notifications from appearing on the lock screen. Even if Instagram is allowed, the lock screen setting itself can hide alerts.
Open Settings, and then tap Notifications & status bar.
Tap Lock screen, and then choose Show all notifications.
Lock your phone and test if Instagram alerts now appear.
Enable Instagram Notifications in System Settings
Instagram must be allowed to send notifications at the system level. If this is turned off, nothing will appear on the lock screen.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then select Instagram.
Tap Notifications, and then toggle Allow notifications on.
Make sure Lock screen notifications are also enabled in this section.
Disable Battery Optimization for Instagram
Battery optimization can delay or block notifications when the app runs in the background. Removing Instagram from these restrictions often restores instant alerts.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap App battery management, and then select Instagram.
Choose Allow background activity, and then disable any power-saving limits.
Restart Instagram afterward to refresh its connection.
Turn Off Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb mode silences notifications, including those from Instagram. If it is active, your lock screen may remain silent.
Open Settings, and then tap Sound & vibration.
Tap Do Not Disturb, and then switch it off.
You can also check if Instagram is excluded from DND exceptions.
Check Instagram Notification Categories
Instagram has separate categories for messages, likes, live videos, and more. Some of these may be set to silent, which prevents them from showing properly.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then select Instagram.
Tap Notifications, and then review each notification category to ensure they are not set to Silent.
Change important categories to Alert if needed.
Once these settings are properly configured, Instagram notifications should appear on your RealMe 16 lock screen instantly. Most of the time, the issue is simply caused by background limits or disabled lock screen visibility.
FAQs
Why do Instagram notifications show in the app but not on the lock screen?
This usually means lock screen visibility is disabled in system notification settings, even though the app is allowed to send alerts.
Can battery saver mode stop Instagram notifications?
Yes. Battery saver restricts background activity, which can delay or block notifications until you open the app.
Why do I receive notifications late on my RealMe 16?
Delayed notifications often happen because of aggressive battery optimization. Allowing background activity for Instagram usually fixes this problem.
