How to Fix Missed Call Notification Not Showing on Android

Quick Tips

• Open Settings > Apps > Phone app > Notifications > turn the Allow notifications toggle on.
• Open the Phone app > Keypad > three-dot icon > Settings > Block numbers > turn off the Block calls from unknown numbers toggle.
• Go to Settings > Connections > turn the Wi-Fi Calling toggle on or off.

Basic Fixes:

• Disable DND: If your Android phone is currently on DND, you will not be able to receive any missed call notifications as your device actively blocks any distractions. So, disable DND on your Android phone and check again.
• Update your phone and Phone app: Regular software updates help ensure the Phone app is also updated, especially if you’re using a Samsung phone. However, if you’re using a third-party Phone app, install the latest app updates and check again.

Fix 1: Enable All Phone App Notifications

If the Phone app currently has notifications disabled, you will not be informed of any incoming or missed calls on your Android phone. To ensure this is not the case, open the Phone app settings and ensure all notifications are enabled using the below steps.

Step 1: Open Settings and tap on Apps. Tap on Phone app.

Step 2: Tap on Notifications and turn the Allow notifications toggle on.

Fix 2: Change the Default Phone App

Certain third-party Phone apps might not work properly on your Android phone. So, if you’ve been having issues receiving missed call notifications for a while, try switching back to the default Phone app on your Android phone. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open Settings and tap on Apps. Tap on Choose default apps.

Step 2: Tap on Phone app. From the options, select the Phone app.

Also Read: How to fix incoming calls go straight to voicemail on Android

Fix 3: Allow Calls From Unknown Numbers

If you have enabled call block for unknown numbers, you will not receive the missed call notifications for them either. To fix this, ensure calls from unknown numbers are enabled using the below-mentioned steps.

Step 1: Open the Phone app and tap on Keypad. Tap the three-dot icon and select Settings.

Step 2: Tap Block numbers and turn off the Block calls from unknown numbers toggle.

Fix 4: Enable or Disable Wi-Fi Calling

While Wi-Fi calling helps ensure you receive important calls and, their notifications, even in areas of low network, sometimes it can cause the calls to not go through as well. So, depending on the current setting, turn Wi-Fi calling on or off and check again. Here’s how.

Step 1: Open Settings and tap on Connections. Turn the toggle for Wi-Fi Calling on or off.

Fix 5: Reset App Preferences

If certain apps, like the Phone app, are not performing as expected, you can use the reset all app settings feature to fix them. This will reset any custom app settings that might be causing missed call notifications to not show up. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1: Open Settings and tap on Apps. Tap the three-dot icon.

Step 2: Select Reset app preferences and tap on Reset to confirm.

Once done, close all background apps. Then, ask someone to leave a missed call on your Android phone to check if the issue has been resolved.