Troublesome TikTok Notifications? Try These 12 Solutions
Stuck TikTok notifications can be a nuisance, but fret not! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you resolve the issue on your iOS and Android devices.
Firstly, force closing and restarting the TikTok app can clear minor glitches causing the notifications to remain stuck. Completely close the app from running in the background, then reopen it. This simple step can work wonders [1][2].
If the issue persists, consider performing a device restart or force restart. On iPhones, a force restart can resolve stuck critical alert notifications. On Android, restarting similarly refreshes the system [3].
For Android users, clearing the TikTok app cache via Settings > Apps > TikTok can help remove corrupted data that might trigger stuck notifications. On iOS, reinstalling the app can achieve a comparable effect [1][2].
Next, check and reset the notification settings for TikTok. Go to your device Settings > Notifications > TikTok and ensure notifications are enabled and properly configured. Toggle them off and on or reset if needed [4].
Sometimes, syncing issues cause phantom notifications. Signing out and back in to your TikTok account can resync your account data and clear stale notifications [1][2].
Ensuring TikTok and your device OS are updated can help fix bugs related to notifications. Using the latest app version and device operating system is essential [6].
If the problem continues, additional app-specific support from TikTok might be necessary.
Here's a summary of the main fixes for iOS and Android devices:
| Step | iOS | Android | |-------------------------|-------------|------------------------------| | Restart app | Force close | Force close | | Restart device | Force restart recommended| Restart | | Clear app cache | Reinstall app| Clear cache in app settings | | Notification settings | Check/reset | Check/reset | | Log out/in of TikTok | Yes | Yes | | Update apps and OS | Yes | Yes |
Remember, a stable internet connection is important for TikTok to clear notifications properly. If you still see TikTok alerts sticking around after trying all other troubleshooting, contact TikTok Support for further assistance.
For more information, you can use DownDetector to check for widespread TikTok outages. If all else fails, try logging out from TikTok completely then logging back in. This resets the app session and forces a refresh of your account info and notification settings.
If TikTok alerts work fine elsewhere, then something is probably misconfigured with notifications on your original phone. Toggling TikTok notifications off and back on can clear up any glitches. To do this, disable Allow Notifications for TikTok, force close the app, open TikTok again, and re-enable notifications.
To test if the notifications issue is tied to your device rather than your TikTok account, install TikTok on another device and send yourself test notifications. Restarting the device can clear up temporary glitches causing TikTok notification issues.
To clear TikTok cache on iPhone or Android, open the app, go to the profile, access Settings and Privacy, find the "Free up space" option, and tap "Clear" next to "Cache." Verifying device notification settings for TikTok is also important to ensure alerts are enabled globally.
In conclusion, following these steps should help you resolve stuck TikTok notifications on your iOS and Android devices. Happy scrolling!
[1] TikTok Help Centre: Not receiving notifications [2] TikTok Help Centre: Notifications not working [3] iPhone: How to force restart [4] Android: How to force restart [5] TikTok Help Centre: Notifications settings [6] Updating TikTok on iPhone [6] Updating TikTok on Android
- Even though force closing and restarting the TikTok app can clear minor glitches causing the notifications to remain stuck, it's also advisable for Android users to clear the TikTok app cache via Settings > Apps > TikTok to help remove corrupted data that might trigger stuck notifications.
- In situations where updating TikTok on both iOS and Android devices can help fix bugs related to notifications, using the latest app version and device operating system is essential, as this ensures a smooth experience with minimal quirks such as stuck notifications.
