Best Tips to Fix Live Activities Not Working on iPhone
They say, “Well begun is half done.” That’s why it would be better to figure out the reasons that are hindering Live Activities from working properly at the beginning itself.
Possible Reasons Why Live Activities is Not Working on Your iPhone
There could be more than one reason why Live Activities is not working on your device. For example, OS incompatibility, the app’s lack of support, wrong configuration, outdated version of the app, and software bug are some of the major reasons. In this in-depth troubleshooting guide, we have taken all the possible villains into account and offered several ways and means to resolve the problem. So, make sure to try out all the solutions.
1. Make Sure the App is Compatible
Before going to look for ways to fix issues, make sure the app supports Live Activities. While this may sound very simplistic, it’s better to be certain about whether or not the app is compatible. Note that Apple has already introduced the Live Activities API for developers. But just like any other new feature, it’s going to take a while before every app will be able to implement it.
2. Ensure That Your iPhone is Running iOS 16
Another essential requirement that you should tick off in the very beginning is to ensure that your iPhone has iOS 16.1 or higher installed.
If your device is not compatible, navigate to the Settings app -> General -> Software Update and then do the needful.
3. Turn ON/OFF Airplane Mode
Live Activities requires an uninterrupted internet connection to work perfectly. Therefore, be sure your iPhone is connected to a stable internet connection.
You can turn on/off Airplane mode to fix the ill-functioning internet connection. Simply, bring up the control center on your iPhone -> tap on the Airplane mode icon to turn it on. Then, wait for some time and tap on this icon again to disable it.
Now, try using Live Activities to check if the problem is gone.
4. Enable/Disable Live Activities
If the Airplane mode trick hasn’t worked in fixing the Live Activities issue on your iPhone, turn it off/on.
Go to the Settings app -> Face ID & Passcode/Touch ID & Passcode. Now, scroll down to Allow Access When Locked and then turn off the switch next to Live Activities. After that, restart your iPhone and then turn it on.
5. Update the App
Outdated apps tend to create a number of weird issues. Hence, try updating the problematic app.
Open the App Store -> Profile -> find the app in question and update it. Note that there is also an Update All button that can let you update all apps at once on your iOS device.
6. Enable Location Services
Many apps like Uber and Google Maps require access to locations in order to work properly. Thus, ensure that the app can use your location without any limitations.
Launch the Settings app on your iPhone -> Privacy & Security -> Location Services -> App -> While Using.
7. Enable Background App Refresh
With background app refresh enabled, apps are able to refresh their data in the background which helps them run smoothly. So, allow the app in question to run in the background.
Go to the Settings app -> General -> Background App Refresh -> turn on the toggle for Background App Refresh -> find the app and make sure that it can refresh in the background.
8. Disable Low Power Mode
Low Power Mode extends the battery life on your iPhone by temporarily disabling all background activities. If you have turned on this power booster, it may be preventing the Live Activities feature from working.
Head into the Settings app -> Battery -> and then turn off Low Power Mode.
9. Force Reset Your iPhone
It wouldn’t be wise to keep a reliable troubleshooter as force reset away when you are talking about the ways to resolve an iOS issue.
To do so, press and quickly release the volume up button. Then, press and quickly release the volume down button. After that, you need to hold down the side/power button until the Apple logo pops up on the screen.
10. Delete and Reinstall the App
Many users who had run into the same problem have reported that fresh installing the problematic app has done the trick. If you are concerned about losing any important data, make sure to back up the app before going for the kill.
Touch and hold the app icon -> Remove app -> Delete App and confirm.
Then, open the App Store and install this app.
11. Reset All Settings
Factory Reset is what we go for when basic tips fail to resolve a persistent issue. Thus, it’s worth having a go. Since factory reset only resets the entire settings and does not harm any media and data, you shouldn’t worry about losing any data.
Navigate to the Settings app on your iPhone -> General -> Transfer or Reset iPhone -> Reset -> Reset All Settings.
12. Update Software
Knowing that iOS 16 is proving to be super buggy, it wouldn’t be wrong to blame a software bug for the Live Activities not working problem. Hopefully, we will overcome this issue by updating the software.
Open the Settings app -> General -> Software Update -> Download and install the latest iOS 16 version.
Resolved Live Activities Issues in IOS 16
So, that wraps up our detailed troubleshooting guide. Considering how effective the above tips are, I’m very optimistic that they may have helped you resolve the problem. As usual, do not forget to share your two cents and if there is any other hack that works in getting rid of this issue, be sure to tip us about it as well. Read more:
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