BeReal is a photo-sharing application where users can publish at least one picture daily to show their followers or friends what they’re doing in real time. However, the BeReal software focuses on genuineness and allows users to be real on social platforms. Well, social media platforms don’t get better than BeReal, and almost every user posts pictures of what they’re doing in real-time to show their followers, and that’s a great way to connect with your friends and family by using the BeReal application.
However, users can keep track of their account activity by using the BeReal notification feature, just like any other social media platform. Sadly, there are numerous users who have encountered an issue with the BeReal notification, which can be annoying. According to users’ reports, sometimes BeReal says I have a notification, but the notification doesn’t appear at the time.
This guide will discuss why BeReal says I have a notification, but I don’t. Also, you can easily troubleshoot and resolve the notification issue on your BeReal by following some effective solutions. So, without further delay, let’s get into it.
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Why Does BeReal Say I Have a Notification?
BeReal says I have a notification on the mobile device that is mainly caused by a bug that several have encountered at the same time. The bugs are mainly affecting most of the iOS users where a pending notification will remain on your notification center due to a bug that you have previously received.
The notification bugs will prevent the BeReal notification from accessing, and the badge on BeReal will be persistent on the notification center. Sometimes, the BeReal notification is often caused by software issues and glitches. But don’t worry; you can easily troubleshoot the problem by following our methods.
How to Solve BeReal Notification Issue
If you’re a BeReal user and encountered an issue with the BeReal notification on your Android or iPhone device, you can try our most effective solutions to resolve the BeReal notification issue whether you’re on an Android or iPhone device. We have mentioned every single solution that could help you resolve the problem. So, let’s have a look into it.
Fix 1: Restart Your Device
The first thing you do is restart your Android or iPhone device if you’re experiencing an issue with the BeReal notification. Most of the time, a simple restart is needed to resolve the software bugs and glitches, and the same issue persists in this case. Therefore, make sure to restart your device and try checking whether the BeReal notification issue has been resolved or not.
To restart an Android or iPhone device, follow the steps below:
On Android:
- Press and hold the Power button & Volume Down simultaneously until you will see the “Reboot/Restart” option on your phone screen.
- Tap the “Reboot/Restart” option and your phone will automatically turn off.
- Wait for a moment and your phone will turn back on again.
On iPhone:
- Press and hold the Power button & Volume Down button simultaneously until the power off slider appears.
- Drag the “power off” slider from left to right to turn your iPhone off.
- Wait for a moment and press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo on the screen and the device will turn back on.
Once you restarted your Android or iPhone device, check if the BeReal notification issue has been resolved.
Fix 2: Toggle BeReal Notification
It is suggested you to disable and re-enable the BeReal app’s notification from your phone settings. By doing this, the settings that are related to the notification will be refreshed. Here’s how can do it by following the steps below:
On Android:
- Head over to “Settings” on your Android device.
- Navigate to “Apps” or “Apps & Notifications”.
- Again, choose the “See All Apps” option and select BeReal.
- Choose “Notifications” and disable the toggle next to “All BeReal Notifications”.
- Once disabled, tap the toggle again next to “All BeReal Notifications” to re-enable the notification.
- Now see if it helps you to resolve the BeReal notification issue.
On iPhone:
- Head over to “Settings” on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and select BeReal.
- Choose “Notifications” and ensure all the notifications toggle are enabled.
- Again, disable the toggle next to “Allow Notification” and wait for a moment.
- After that, enable the toggle next to “Allow Notification” to re-enable the BeReal notification.
- Now see if it helps you to resolve the BeReal notification issue.
Fix 3: Disable Do Not Disturb Mode
BeReal notification won’t work anymore on your Android or iPhone device if you have enabled the DND (Do Not Disturb) Mode from the settings app. DND Mode will disable all your notifications and alerts on your phone and prevent the specific app’s notification from getting. Therefore, if you have enabled it (intentionally or unintentionally) then make sure to disable it on your device. Once you have disabled the DND Mode on your mobile device, try checking if the BeReal notification issue has been resolved.
Fix 4: Remove Battery Restrictions
It may be possible that your BeReal notification isn’t functioning properly, if you have enabled the battery saving measures on your device. In the same way, the battery saver and other restrictions would prevent the app from functioning properly in the background. Therefore, if you have enabled the battery restrictions on your device, then you will not get BeReal notification anymore. It would be beneficial for you to remove the battery restrictions on your device. Here’s how to do it.
- Head over to “Settings” on your device.
- Select “Battery” > “Battery Saver”.
- Disable the toggle next to “Battery Saver” (If enabled).
- Again, head over to “Apps” > “See All Apps”.
- From the list of applications, find BeReal and select it.
- After that, select the “Battery” section.
- Finally, select the “Unrestricted” option.
Fix 5: Clear BeReal Cache Data
Clearing the cache often fixes several issues and bugs on your device. Well, if you’re encountering an issue with the BeReal notification, then it is suggested you clear BeReal cache data and check if it’s a helpful method for you to resolve the problem.
To clear BeReal cache and storage data on your Android device, follow the steps below:
- Head over to “Settings” on your device.
- Tap the “Apps” or “Apps & Notification”.
- Tap the “See All Apps” option.
- From the list of applications, find theBeReal app and select it.
- Tap the “Storage and cache” option and tap the “Clear cache”.
- Again, tap the “Clear Storage” option and re-launch the app to check if the issue has been resolved.
Unfortunately, there’s no clear cache option on an iPhone device. You have to re-install the BeReal app on your iPhone device. Again, login with your credentials and check if the BeReal notification issue has been resolved.
Fix 6: Force Stop BeReal App
You can also try to force stop the BeReal app on your device to check if it helps to resolve the BeReal notification issue. Here’s how you can force stop the BeReal app on your Android device by following the steps below:
- Head over to “Settings” on your device.
- Tap the “Apps” or “Apps & Notification”.
- Tap the “See All Apps” option.
- Find and select the BeReal app from the list of applications.
- After that, tap the “Force Stop” and confirm it by pressing the “OK” option.
- Now see if it helps you to resolve the BeReal notification issue.
Fix 7: Update BeReal App
An outdated BeReal app version can cause several issues including software issues, bugs, glitches, etc. However, if you’re running on the oldest BeReal version on your device, then it may cause notification issues and bugs. In such a case, make sure to update the BeReal app to the latest version to check if it’s working for you to resolve the problem.
To update BeReal app to the latest version on an Android or iPhone device, follow the steps below:
On Android Device:
- Open Google Play Store on your device.
- Tap on your profile icon at the top right corner of the screen.
- Tap on “Manage apps and device” > “Update available”.
- Find “BeReal app” from the list of applications and select it.
- You will see the update option (If available).
- Just, tap the “Update” option and wait until it’s completely installed on your device.
On iPhone:
- Open the App Store on your iPhone device.
- Search for “BeReal app” and select it.
- You will see the update option (If available).
- Tap the “Update” option and wait until it’s completely installed on your iPhone.
Once the BeReal app is completely updated on an Android or iPhone device, try checking if the notification issue has been resolved.
Fix 8: Reinstall BeReal App
Suppose you have updated the BeReal app to the latest version and still you’re experiencing an issue with the BeReal notification on your mobile device. In that case, it is suggested you uninstall and reinstall the BeReal app. By uninstalling and reinstalling the method, you may definitely resolve the issue you’re facing with your BeReal. Just uninstall the app and download it from the Google Play Store/App Store and again login with your credentials to check if the issue has been resolved.
Final Words
With BeReal, users can easily interact with their friends and family and send pictures to know what they’re doing in real time. But, the BeReal notification issue is caused by various reasons which can be annoying especially when you’re a true BeReal user and need a specific notification of the app.
Fortunately, we have listed some effective ways to troubleshoot and resolve the problem. If you have tried the above workarounds and it doesn’t work, you should consider contacting the BeReal support team for help. We hope this guide is helpful for you. If you have any queries, please let us know in the comments section below.