Deliver Quietly on iPhone: what it means and how to turn it off
Quiet notifications go straight to Notification Center with no sound. Switching sounds and banners back on undoes it.
The fix
Make an app alert normally
- 1
Open Settings › Notifications.
- 2
Tap the app.
- 3
Turn on Lock Screen, Notification Center and Banners.
- 4
Turn on Sounds and Badges.
The fix
Still quiet? Check these
- 1
Turn off any Focus in Control Center.
- 2
In Messages, swipe left on the chat and turn alerts back on.
Frequently asked questions
I don’t see Deliver Quietly anymore. Why?
Newer iOS versions removed the button. The same result now comes from turning off sounds and banners for an app.
Why is only one chat silent?
Hide Alerts is on for that chat. Swipe left on it in Messages and tap the bell to turn alerts back on.
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