Why am I not getting text notifications on my iPhone from one person?

If you’re experiencing issues, it’s worth examining if there’s a problem with the contact’s number. Occasionally, having two entries for a contact can disrupt notifications. Check the Contacts app, search for the person’s name, and ensure there’s only one entry with their current number. If duplicates exist, merge or delete the outdated entries. This step can streamline notifications and prevent any conflicts.

The Focus mode on your phone might be silencing notifications for this contact. Ensure that no Focus mode settings are filtering out texts from them. Go to Settings, tap on ‘Focus,’ and review your settings to ensure notifications from this person aren’t restricted by a specific Focus configuration. Adjusting these settings can help restore your notifications.

Consider restarting your iPhone to clear any minor software glitches that might be causing the issue. To restart, press and hold the Power button (or the Power and Volume buttons on models without a home button) until the ‘slide to power off’ slider appears. Slide it, wait 30 seconds for the device to turn off, then hold the Power button again until the Apple logo appears. This can refresh the system and resolve the problem.

Another possibility is that the ‘Hide Alerts’ feature has inadvertently been enabled for this specific contact. To verify, open the Messages app, locate the conversation, and tap on the contact at the top of the screen. Ensure that the ‘Hide Alerts’ toggle is turned off. This option can sometimes get switched on without you realizing, preventing notification alerts from appearing.

As a last resort, performing a factory reset might be necessary to resolve deeply ingrained software issues. However, make sure to back up your data first. To perform a factory reset, go to Settings, tap ‘General,’ select ‘Reset,’ then choose ‘Erase All Content and Settings.’ This process will wipe your phone clean, resolving any underlying software problems, but you’ll need to restore your backups afterward.

Your notification settings for Messages might be customized in a way that’s affecting this contact. Here’s how to fix it: Go to Settings, tap on ‘Notifications,’ then select ‘Messages.’ Make sure that ‘Allow Notifications’ is enabled and that options like ‘Show in Notification Center,’ ‘Sounds,’ and ‘Banners’ are appropriately set. This configuration ensures that you receive alerts for every text message.

You might try deleting the conversation thread and starting a new one. Sometimes, an old or corrupted message thread can cause notification issues. In the Messages app, find the conversation, press and hold on it, then tap ‘Delete.’ Start a new conversation with the contact and check if notifications start working again. This fresh start can often resolve technical quirks in old threads.

First, check if you have accidentally muted the conversation with this person in the Messages app. To check, open the Messages app, find the conversation with the contact, and swipe left. If you see a mute icon, tap the bell icon to unmute the conversation. This simple step often resolves the issue of missed notifications.

Resetting your iPhone’s network settings could help, although it will erase all saved Wi-Fi passwords and cellular settings, so use this option with caution. Go to Settings, tap ‘General,’ select ‘Reset,’ and choose ‘Reset Network Settings.’ This can resolve any network-related issues that might be affecting your notifications. Just remember to re-enter your Wi-Fi passwords afterward.

It could be a good idea to check if your iPhone’s iOS software is up-to-date. Apple routinely releases updates that include bug fixes, which can address notification issues. To update, go to Settings, tap ‘General,’ then ‘Software Update.’ If a new update is available, follow the prompts to download and install it. Keeping your software current helps maintain optimal performance and compatibility.