Notifications are a crucial part of the macOS experience, providing timely information from your apps, system, and services.
However, users may sometimes experience issues with notifications not working correctly on their MacBooks running macOS Sonoma.
If you’re facing such issues, here’s a detailed guide to help you troubleshoot and resolve the problem.
How To Fix MacBook Notifications Not Working On MacOS Sonoma?
To fix Macbook notifications not working on macOS Sonoma, you can check the notifications settings, update your Macbook, and check do not disturb settings. Additionally, restart your Macbook to fix the issue.
1. Check Notification Settings
The first step is to ensure that your notification settings are configured correctly:
- Go to Apple menu > System Settings.
- Click on Notifications in the sidebar.
- Select an app from the list and make sure that its notification settings are turned on and configured to your preference.
If the settings are correct but notifications are still not working, proceed to the following steps.
2. Update Your MacBook
Ensure that your MacBook is running the latest version of macOS Sonoma. Sometimes, bugs that affect notifications can be resolved with a software update:
- Click on the Apple menu and select “About This Mac.”
- Go to the “Software Update” section.
- If there’s an update available, click “Update Now” to install it.
3. Check Do Not Disturb Settings
Do Not Disturb mode can prevent notifications from appearing:
- Open the Control Center from the menu bar.
- Check if Do Not Disturb is enabled and disable it if necessary.
4. Restart Your MacBook
A simple restart can often resolve temporary glitches, including notification issues:
- Click on the Apple menu.
- Select “Restart” and wait for your MacBook to reboot.
5. Reset Notification Permissions
If an app’s notifications are not appearing, you may need to reset its notification permissions:
- Open System Settings.
- Go to Security & Privacy.
- Select the Privacy tab and click on Notifications.
- Find the app in the list and uncheck it to revoke notification permissions.
- Recheck the app to grant notification permissions again.
6. Delete And Reinstall The App
If notifications are not working for a particular app, try deleting and reinstall
If notifications are not working for a particular app, try deleting and reinstalling the app:
- Open the Finder and navigate to the Applications folder.
- Locate the app in question, right-click on it, and select “Move to Trash.”
- If the app was downloaded from the Mac App Store, open the App Store, find the app, and click “Install” to reinstall it. If it’s a third-party app, download the installer from the official website and follow the installation process.
7. Reset NVRAM Or PRAM
NVRAM (nonvolatile random-access memory) or PRAM (Parameter RAM) stores certain system settings. Resetting it can sometimes fix notification issues:
- Shut down your MacBook.
- Press the power button, and then immediately press and hold the Option, Command, P, and R keys.
- Keep holding these keys for about 20 seconds. Your MacBook might appear to restart.
- Release the keys and allow your MacBook to boot normally.
8. Create A New User Account
If none of the above steps work, there might be an issue with your user account. Create a new user account to see if notifications work there:
- Go to Apple menu > System Settings.
- Click on Users & Groups.
- Click the lock icon and enter your admin password.
- Click the “+” button to create a new user account.
- Log out of your current account and log in with the new one to test notifications.
9. Contact Apple Support
If you’ve tried all the above steps and notifications are still not working, there may be a deeper issue with macOS Sonoma or your hardware. Contact Apple Support for further assistance.