If the BeReal notification is not working for you, there are some easy fixes that you can try.
That said, the app is not perfect. Many users have been complaining that the BeReal app is not working as it should. They claim that it is buggy, crashes at times and that it doesn't send notifications sometimes.
If you are one of the affected and are sitting there wondering why there was no BeReal today, you are probably hit by the BeReal no notification bug. So, here are some simple solutions that you can try.
How to fix the BeReal notification not working issue
If you've noticed that today's BeReal time has arrived but haven't received a notification, there are several straightforward solutions you might consider trying. Start with the following:
- You first need to make sure notifications are enabled. If it is already on, switch it off and turn it back on.
- On Android, go to Settings > Apps > BeReal > Notifications and toggle “Show Notifications” on.
- On iPhone, go to Settings > BeReal > Notifications and toggle “Allow Notifications” on.
- Also, make sure your phone is not in "Focus" or "Do Not Disturb" mode. These modes mute all the unimportant notifications and that may be the reason you are not receiving the "Time to BeReal" notification.
- You might also want to turn on "Time-sensitive notifications" for BeReal.
- If none of the above suggestions solves the issue, join the Beta program as it is more stable and less buggy than the official release. To do that:
- Click on your profile picture on the top right and tap the 3-dot icon to open Settings.
- Go to Help > Contact Us and then select Join Beta or Become Beta Tester.
- Download and install the Beta app. If you’re on an iPhone, you will need to install Testflight first to become a Beta tester.
Hopefully, one of the fixes will work for you. The team has acknowledged that they are currently facing issues concerning the delivery of notifications. They are working to solve this as soon as possible. There will likely be a new update with a fix for the problem.
How to fix BeReal notification badge not going away
Another annoying issue some users are facing is the BeReal notification badge not going away. Even though there are no new notifications, the app badge will show that there is still one unread BeReal notification.
Although it isn't a big issue, it is still annoying for users to see the BeReal badge in the middle of their screen when there is no notification at all. Luckily, this issue can be fixed simply.
To fix the BeReal notification badge not going away issue, just go to Settings > Apps > BeReal, switch the notifications off and then turn it back on. Now when you get to your home screen you will see that the badge has gone away.
If you get the BeReal notification but the camera doesn’t open when you tap the notification
For some users, instead of prompting to take a picture, they are shown their friends’ BeReals when they tap on the “It’s time to BeReal” notification. If you are one of those unlucky users, don't despair. We have found some easy ways to get around this issue.
If the BeReal camera is not working, here is what you need to do.
- Kill the app and relaunch it.
- If the issue persists, join the Beta program. To do that:
- Tap your profile picture on the top right and tap the 3-dot icon to open Settings.
- Go to Help > Contact Us and then select Join Beta or Become Beta Tester.
- Download and install the Beta app. iPhone users will need to install Testflight first to become a Beta tester.
If the issue keeps occurring, BeReal advises you to record a video of the issue and contact them. In case you are encountering other issues like friend requests not working or contacts not syncing, try installing the Beta version of BeReal as it is more stable and less buggy than the official release.
Now that the BeReal notification not working issue is fixed, have a look at how to see BeReal without posting and how to login to BeReal on a new phone.