If WhatsApp incoming call or message notifications are not displaying on your iPhone, even though the internet is working properly, this issue is usually caused by incorrect notification permissions, background restrictions, system glitches, or privacy-related settings. Below are proven methods explained in a clear, human-friendly way. Follow them one by one and your WhatsApp notifications should start working normally again.
Method 1: Check iPhone Notification Settings and Allow WhatsApp Notifications
Open Settings on your iPhone, tap Notifications, scroll down and select WhatsApp.
Turn on Allow Notifications.
Enable Lock Screen, Notification Center, and Banners.
Set Banner Style to Persistent so calls and messages stay visible.
Turn on Sounds and Badges.
If this permission is disabled or limited, WhatsApp calls and messages will not appear at all.
Method 2: Check WhatsApp Notification Settings and Reset Them if Needed
Open WhatsApp, go to Settings, tap Notifications.
Make sure Message Notifications and Call Notifications are enabled.
If notifications still do not work, scroll down and tap Reset Notification Settings inside WhatsApp.
This refreshes WhatsApp’s internal alert system and often fixes silent or missing notifications.
Method 3: Turn Off Background App Refresh for WhatsApp (Important Fix)
Open Settings, tap General, select Background App Refresh.
Tap Background App Refresh again and choose Wi-Fi & Mobile Data.
Scroll down and turn Off Background App Refresh for WhatsApp.
Restart your iPhone once, then come back and turn On Background App Refresh for WhatsApp again.
This reset helps fix delayed or stuck notifications caused by background sync errors.
Method 4: Check Date and Time Settings
Open Settings, tap General, select Date & Time.
Turn on Set Automatically.
Incorrect date or time can block Apple push notification servers, causing WhatsApp alerts not to show.
Method 5: Offload WhatsApp App (Safe Method, Data Not Deleted)
Open Settings, tap General, choose iPhone Storage.
Scroll and tap WhatsApp.
Tap Offload App and confirm.
After offloading, tap Reinstall App.
This removes corrupted app files without deleting chats or media and often fixes notification bugs.
Method 6: Reset Location & Privacy Settings and Check Do Not Disturb
Open Settings, tap General, select Transfer or Reset iPhone.
Tap Reset, then choose Reset Location & Privacy.
Enter your passcode and confirm.
After this, go to Settings, tap Focus, and make sure Do Not Disturb or any other Focus mode is turned Off or WhatsApp is added to Allowed Apps.
Other reset options are not required unless you have major system issues.
