If Instagram notifications are not appearing on your vivo S50 lock screen, you may miss important messages, comments, or updates. The phone might vibrate or show alerts in the status bar, but nothing appears when the screen is locked. In most cases, this issue is caused by notification permissions, lock screen display settings, or battery restrictions.
The good news is that you can fix it in just a few minutes.
Why Instagram Notifications Are Not Showing on vivo S50 Lock Screen
- Lock screen notifications are disabled in system settings.
- Instagram notifications are turned off inside App notifications.
- Notification categories like Direct messages are disabled.
- Battery optimization is restricting Instagram from running in the background.
- Do Not Disturb mode is active.
1. Enable Lock Screen Notifications
If lock screen notifications are turned off, no app can show alerts while the phone is locked. This setting overrides individual app permissions.
Open Settings, and then tap Notifications and status bar.
Tap Lock screen notifications, and then choose Show notifications.
Lock your phone and test if Instagram alerts now appear.
2. Make Sure Instagram Notifications Are Allowed
Instagram must have permission to send notifications. If this is disabled, the app cannot display anything 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.
3. Check Instagram Notification Categories
Even if notifications are enabled, certain categories like Direct messages or Live alerts might be turned off. This can make it seem like notifications are broken when only specific alerts are disabled.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then tap Instagram.
Tap Notifications, and enable all important categories such as Direct messages and Comments.
4. Disable Battery Optimization for Instagram
Aggressive battery management can prevent Instagram from running in the background. When that happens, notifications may not arrive on time or may not appear at all.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Background power consumption management, and then find Instagram.
Set it to Allow background activity so it can send notifications properly.
5. Turn Off Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb mode silences notifications and can hide them from the lock screen. If it is enabled, Instagram alerts may not show up even if everything else is configured correctly.
Open Settings, and then tap Sound and vibration.
Tap Do Not Disturb, and then switch it off.
Lock your phone and check if notifications appear normally.
Instagram notifications on your vivo S50 should now show on the lock screen without delay. Most issues come from disabled permissions or background restrictions, and once you correct those settings, alerts should return instantly.
FAQs
Why do Instagram notifications show in the app but not on the lock screen?
This usually happens when lock screen notifications are disabled in system settings. The app may still receive alerts, but the phone does not display them while locked.
Why are Instagram messages delayed on vivo S50?
Battery optimization may restrict background activity. Allowing Instagram to run in the background often fixes delayed notifications.
Can Do Not Disturb block Instagram notifications completely?
Yes. If Do Not Disturb is active and Instagram is not added as an exception, notifications may be silenced or hidden from the lock screen.
