You received a notification on your iPhone , but you didn't have time to read it? Do you want to know what you missed or what you need to do?

Don't panic, there's a simple solution to access all your past notifications . It's the Notification Center, a screen that groups together all the alerts you've received on your iPhone.

In this article, we will show you how to access them, how to manage your notifications, and how to delete them if you wish.

How to view notification history on iPhone

If you missed or deleted a notification, you can find it in your iPhone's notification history . To do so, follow these steps:

• Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the notification center
• Swipe up until you see the mention “ Old notifications ”
• Tap this entry to view the notification history

You will then see all the notifications received since the last time you reset your history. You can interact with these notifications just like those in the notification center.

If you want to clear your notification history, you can tap the “Clear” button in the top right corner of the screen. You can also reset your history by restarting your iPhone.

How to view notifications on the lock screen on iPhone

To view notifications on the lock screen of your iPhone, simply swipe down from the top of the screen. This will take you to the Notification Center, which displays all notifications received since you last unlocked your iPhone.

You can interact with notifications by tapping them or swiping left or right. For example, you can:

• Respond to a message or a call
• Read an email or an article
• Open an application
• Mark a notification as read
• Delete a notification
• Show more options

Some notifications may require you to unlock your iPhone to access their content. In this case, you will need to use your passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID, depending on your iPhone model.

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How can I view notifications that were accidentally deleted on my iPhone?

If you accidentally deleted a notification or want to review it later, you can find it in your iPhone's Notification History. This history stores notifications deleted within the last 24 hours.

To access your notification history, you must first enable it in your iPhone's settings. Here's how:

• Go to Settings > Notifications > Notification History and turn on the toggle switch.
• Next, go to the notification center and tap History at the bottom of the screen.
• You will then see the list of deleted notifications, sorted by application and by date.

You can also use Spotlight , the search feature built into your iPhone. To do this, swipe down from the middle of the home screen or from any app.

You will then see a search field appear where you can type the name of the application or the keyword related to the notification you are looking for.

You will then see the corresponding results, including deleted notifications. You can then tap on the notification to open or read it.

How to manage notification settings

If you want to customize your notification settings, you can access your iPhone's settings. To do so, follow these steps:

• Open the Settings app
• Tap on Notifications
• Select the application whose settings you want to change
• Choose the options that suit you

You can choose, in particular:

• The style of notifications (banners, alerts, or none)
• The sound and vibration of notifications
• Displaying badges on application icons
• Displaying notification previews (always, never, or when unlocked)
• Displaying notifications in the notification center and on the lock screen
• Quick actions available for notifications

You can also turn Do Not Disturb mode on or off, which temporarily blocks all notifications . To do this, tap the crescent moon icon in the Control Center or Settings.

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FAQ about notification history on iPhone

How can I enable or disable notifications for a specific application?

You can enable or disable notifications for a specific app by going to Settings > Notifications and selecting the app you want to configure.

You can then enable or disable notifications for this application, choose the alert style (banner, badge, etc.), sound, vibration and display options on the lock screen or in the notification center.

How can I see notifications on my child's phone?

If you're a parent and want to monitor the notifications your child receives on their iPhone, you can use parental controls. To do this, go to Settings > Screen Time and turn on the corresponding switch.

You can then set up an access code to restrict access to certain applications or content.

You can also enable Family Sharing to view your child's activity report and notifications on your own iPhone . This allows you to monitor their phone activity and protect them from potential dangers.

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