Windows 11 notification banners not Showing

Windows 10 seems to consistently display it's notifications so large that they are cut-off and impossible to read. The close button also isn't visible, let alone clickable.

This seems like a bug, but it's been the case for years without any fixes... So maybe it's just me?

I can see other examples online, but no real solutions. Example of issue:

Windows 11 notification banners not Showing

To confirm, I have very vanilla display size settings:

Windows 11 notification banners not Showing

With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can view and manage your Android device notifications on your PC.

After you provide permission on your Android device, notifications from your Android device will appear on your PC.

Some notifications will have additional actions available for you, like replying directly to messages or snoozing an alarm. Any notifications that you delete on your PC will also be deleted on your Android device.

Once you’ve started receiving notifications, you can choose which apps you’d like to see notifications from.

See also:

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing notifications from the Phone Link app for your Android phone for your account on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.

Contents


  • Option One: Turn On Phone Link app Notification Banners
  • Option Two: Turn Off Phone Link app Notification Banners

EXAMPLE: Notification banner on PC from Phone Link app for linked Android phone

Option One

This is the default setting.

1 Turn on Notifications, and turn on notifications from the Phone Link app in Windows 10/11 Settings. (see screenshot below)

Windows 11 notification banners not Showing

2 Open the Phone Link app on your Windows 10/11 PC.

3 Click/tap on the Settings (gear) icon. (see screenshot below step 5)

4 Click/tap on Features in the middle Settings pane. (see screenshot below step 5)

5 Under Notifications in the right Features pane, turn on Show notification banners. (see screenshot below)

If you turned off Display in the Phone Link app, the Show notification banners setting will be grayed out.


6 Under Messages in the right Features pane, turn on Show notification banners if wanted. (see screenshot below)

This will only affect showing notification banners for messages.


Option Two

1 Open the Phone Link app on your Windows 10/11 PC.

2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear) icon. (see screenshot below step 4)

3 Click/tap on Features in the middle Settings pane. (see screenshot below step 4)

4 Under Notifications in the right Features pane, turn off Show notification banners. (see screenshot below)

If you turned off Display in the Phone Link app, the Show notification banners setting will be grayed out.

6 Under Messages in the right Features pane, turn off Show notification banners if wanted. (see screenshot below)

This will only affect showing notification banners for messages.


That's it,
Shawn Brink

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Why can't I see notifications on Windows 11?

In the Settings app, click System. Now, on the left side of the panel, click on Notifications & Actions. Next, go to the right side of the window, and in the Notifications section, make sure the Receive notifications from apps and other senders option is turned on.

Why won't my notifications pop up on my screen?

Do Not Disturb or Airplane Mode is on. Either system or app notifications are disabled. Power or data settings are preventing apps from retrieving notification alerts. Outdated apps or OS software can cause apps to freeze or crash and not deliver notifications.

Why can't I see notifications on my PC?

A lot of times, simply turning on the notifications on your Windows 10 should help fix the issue. Step 1: Right-click on Start and select Settings to open the Settings app. Step 2: In the Settings app, click on System. Step 3: Now, on the left side of the pane, click on Notifications & actions.

How do I open notification shades in Windows 11?

To open Notification Center, do any of the following: Select the date and time in the taskbar. On a touchscreen device, swipe in from the right edge of the screen. Press the Windows logo key + N.