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Fix Missing Viva Engage Notifications on iPhone or iPad
Question details
The user is unable to receive push notifications or see the red notification badge for the Viva Engage app on their iOS device, despite notifications being enabled in both device and app settings.
- Product
- Viva Engage
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Trying to receive real-time push alerts and unread badge updates for Viva Engage activities.
- Observed behavior
- Viva Engage push notifications and the red notification badge fail to appear on the iPhone or iPad.
Ensure your iPhone or iPad is not in Low Power Mode, as this can restrict background activities, and verify you have an active internet connection.
Enable Background App Refresh and Cellular Data
Adjusting the iOS settings for Viva Engage ensures the app has permission to refresh data in the background and use cellular networks.
Often, iOS restricts apps from updating in the background to save battery or data. Granting Viva Engage unrestricted background access and testing it on a cellular network can restore notification functionality.
Go to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and scroll down to find the Viva Engage app.
Tap on Viva Engage and ensure the toggle next to 'Background App Refresh' is turned on (green).
Tap 'Wireless Data' in the app settings and select the option for 'WLAN & Cellular Data'.
Turn off your device's Wi-Fi to force a cellular connection, and ask a colleague to trigger a notification to see if it appears.
Reinstall Viva Engage and Contact Support
If settings adjustments do not resolve the issue, a clean installation can fix corrupted local app data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my Viva Engage notifications enabled but still not showing on my iPhone?
This usually happens when iOS limits the app's background activity. Even if notifications are toggled on, disabled Background App Refresh or restricted Cellular Data usage can prevent alerts from pushing through.
How do I check if my iOS device is blocking Viva Engage background data?
Go to Settings > Viva Engage. Ensure 'Background App Refresh' is toggled on, and under 'Wireless Data', confirm that both 'WLAN & Cellular Data' are selected.
Does Low Power Mode affect Viva Engage push notifications?
Yes. Low Power Mode temporarily reduces background activities, which means apps like Viva Engage might not fetch new data or push notifications until you open the app manually or turn off Low Power Mode.
What should I do if reinstalling Viva Engage doesn't fix the red badge issue?
If you have tried modifying your settings and reinstalling the app without success, the issue might be a bug in the current app version. You should contact the support team directly by emailing yammer-ios-team@microsoft.com.
