Notifications are an integral part of the smartphone experience, providing crucial updates and information. However, they can be easily dismissed, leading to missed alerts. Fortunately, Android offers a feature called “Notification History” that keeps a detailed log of notifications, ensuring you never miss a beat. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to enable and make the most of Notification History on your Android device.
Android users can take advantage of the Notification History feature, introduced in Android 11, to keep track of every notification received and dismissed in the past 24 hours. Despite its utility, this feature is not activated by default. To enable Notification History, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Navigate to Settings on your Android device.
Step 2: Select the Notifications option from the menu.
Step 3: Locate the “Notification History” option. If not visible, check for an “Advanced Settings” section, and toggle on the switch to activate Notification History.
Once enabled, you can access your Notification History in two ways. Either open the notifications panel and tap on History at the bottom, or go to Settings, tap Notifications, and select Notifications history.
Initially, the log will be empty, but it will start recording notifications after activation. Tapping on notifications in the log will redirect you to the corresponding app, replicating a regular notification experience.
In addition to Notification History, Android users facing challenges in viewing content on their device can benefit from the Magnification feature. This accessibility tool, available on Android 14, allows users to zoom in and out on any part of the display. If your device meets the requirement, here’s a guide on operating the on-screen magnifier.
