Notifications appearing but disappearing instantly

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A notification pops up for a split second and then vanishes from the tray.

Symptoms
  • Ghost notifications
  • Missing alerts
  • Notification history empty
Possible Causes
  • App auto-dismissal
  • Conflict with another device
  • Notification listener bug

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Check Notification History

Go to Settings > Notifications > Notification History to see what happened.

2

Disable "Auto-Dismiss"

Check app settings for any "Mark as read on notification" options.

3

Check Other Devices

If you have the app open on a PC, it might be auto-clearing the phone alert.

When to See a Technician

Smartwatches often dismiss notifications from the phone once they are "seen" on the wrist.

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