How to Fix Reminders Not Working on Apple iPhone 14 Pro

If Reminders is not working on your iPhone 14 Pro, follow these troubleshooting steps before you contact Apple.

Note: information in this article apply to iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Using Reminders app on your iPhone 14 Pro is a great way to keep track of your appointments, birthdays, time-sensitive tasks, and much more. If Reminders app is not working on your iPhone 14 Pro, it could cause major issues. Sometimes, you might not even get Reminders notifications when your iPhone 14 Pro is right in your hands.

To help you with this, we’ve listed some potential solutions to fix Reminders problems on iPhone 14 Pro.

Why is Reminders not working on Your iPhone 14 Pro

Incorrect Settings

One of the common reasons why Reminders app is not working on your iPhone 14 Pro is incorrect settings. These settings can range from notification settings, date and time settings, to device settings.

Software Glitches

Software glitches are unavoidable and can affect any application, including the Reminders app. These glitches can cause the Reminders app to malfunction, which might result in notifications not being sent out, or the app not syncing correctly with your other devices.

Outdated iOS Version

If you haven’t updated your iPhone 14 Pro to the latest iOS version, this could explain why reminders app is not working. Some older versions of iOS may have bugs that interfere with the Reminders app functionality.

Sync Issues

If your reminders are not syncing correctly across your devices, there could be a problem with your iCloud account. Sync issues can cause reminders to appear on some devices but not on others, or fail to send out notifications.

How to Troubleshoot and Fix Reminders Issues on iPhone 14 Pro

Now that we understand the possible reasons behind the iPhone 14 Pro Reminders issues, let’s dive into the solutions.

1. Force Close the Reminders App

It’s simple, but closing and reopening the Reminders app can resolve hidden software issues that may be preventing it from working on your iPhone 14 Pro.

1. From the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause slightly in the middle of the screen.
2. Swipe right or left to find the Reminders app.
3. Swipe up on the app’s preview to close it.

2. Check your Notification Settings

The next solution that you’ll want to try if you find Reminders not working on iPhone 14 Pro is to double-check app alerts and notification settings. Sometimes, we’ll find that alerts can get all out of whack following a software update, so here’s how you can verify your notification settings.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on Notifications.
3. Scroll down again and tap on Reminders.
4. Ensure that the Allow Notifications toggle is ON. If not, tap on it to enable notifications.
5. UnderAlways Deliver Immediately, make sureTime Sensitive Notifications` is turned on.
6. Next, under Alerts, make sure that Allow on Lock Screen, Allow in Notification Center and Allow as Banner are checked.
7. Under Sounds, ensure a specific tone is selected so that your reminder alerts are audible.
8. Finally, make sure the toggle next to Badges is turned on.

3. Disable Focus Mode

Focus modes, such as Do Not Disturb, Sleep, and Personal, helps to silence calls, notifications, and other alerts while enabled. When Reminders don’t notify you on your iPhone 14 Pro, it’s possible that you (or someone else–your kids, maybe) enabled a Focus mode by accident.

To confirm, open your iPhone’s Control Center by sliding down from the top-right corner of your screen.

Let’s use Do Not Disturb as our example: note the color of the crescent moon icon. If it’s violet (bluish-purple), that means Do Not Disturb is enabled; tap the icon to disable Do Not Disturb. That will change the crescent moon’s color to white.

4. Check Your Date & Time Settings

Your reminders rely heavily on your iPhone’s date and time settings. If these are not correctly set, you may not receive timely notifications.

1. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time.
2. Ensure the Set Automatically option is turned on. This allows your iPhone to update the date and time based on your location.

5. Check your Reminder Settings

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap on Reminders.
3. Tap on Default List and make sure Reminders is selected.
4. In the same menu, verify that Today Notification is enabled.

6. Update Your iPhone

Software bugs can cause issues like reminders failing to notify you. One reliable way to keep such inconveniences out of the way is to have the latest version of iOS installed on your iPhone 14 Pro. Follow the steps below to update your iPhone:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap on General.
3. Tap Software Update.
4. If there is an update available, tap Download and Install.

7. Restart Your iPhone

Just like checking for an update, restarting your iPhone can go a long way if you find Reminders not working on iPhone 14 Pro. It’s just like the old days when the IT department asked people if they tried turning it off and then back on again. The same concept applies here, as restarting your iPhone will hopefully knock out any frustrating cobwebs.

1. Press and hold the Side button and either of the Volume buttons until you see the Power Off slider.
2. Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.
3. After your iPhone turns off, press and hold the Side button again until you see the Apple logo.

8. Check the Details of Specific Reminders

In rare cases, wrong details for a specific Reminders may cause a problem. To address this, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Reminders app.
2. Tap the reminder that isn’t working.
3. Check the reminder’s date, time, and location details to ensure they’re correct.
4. If the reminder is location-based, ensure that the Location Services is enabled for Reminders in Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Location Services.

9. Remove Reminders app widget

Some iPhone 14 Pro users have found success with temporarily removing the reminders widget from the Home Screen and Today View.

1. From the main home screen **swipe right **till you reach the rightmost screen. Here scroll down and from the bottom tap Edit.
2. If you have the Reminders app widget here, tap** minus button**, and then tap Remove.
3. Now, restart your iPhone. Most likely, your iPhone 14 Pro Reminders problems will be solved for good!

10. Toggle iCloud Syncing for Reminders

Sometimes Apple runs into problems with the iCloud servers. And something that is even more head-scratching is the fact that everything else in iCloud could be working, with the exception of Reminders (or other services). But there are other times when syncing between your device and iCloud gets knocked out of whack, and you’ll want to try and kick things back to normal. Here’s how you can toggle Reminders access to iCloud:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap your name at the top of the screen.
3. Tap iCloud.
4. Tap on Show All.
5. Ensure the toggle for Reminders is green. If not, turn it on.
6. If it’s turned on, toggle it to the off position and turn it back on.

11. Check Apple’s server status for iCloud Reminders

In rare situations, Apple servers may be facing temporary downtime due to which iCloud reminders are not syncing on your iPhone 14 Pro. As a result, new reminders you created on your other iPhone, iPad, or Mac may not appear on your iPhone 14 Pro. You can check the iCloud Reminders status on the official Apple Support page.

Note: This only affects reminders that have not yet been synced locally.

12. Delete and Reinstall the Reminders App

In case the above solutions didn’t work for you, try deleting and reinstalling the Reminders app. When you delete the Reminders app, it doesn’t delete the actual reminders but just gets rid of the actual application.

1. Tap and hold the Reminders app until the menu appears.
2. Tap Remove App.
3. Tap on Delete App, then confirm by tapping Delete.
4. Next, go to the App Store and search for Reminders.
5. Tap the cloud icon or GET to reinstall the app.

13. Reset All Settings

If nothing helps, resetting all settings should almost certainly fix all your iPhone 14 Pro reminders problems. Follow the steps below:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap on General.
3. Scroll down again and tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone
4. Tap on Reset.
5. Tap on Reset All Settings.
6. Enter your passcode and tap Reset All Settings in the pop-up window to confirm.

14. Contact Apple Support

If all else fails, it might be time to seek help from the experts. Visit your nearest Apple Store or get in touch with Apple Support online. Be sure to have all relevant information about your iPhone 13, such as the model number and iOS version, at your fingertips.

Wrapping Up

Chances are that at least one of the fixes mentioned above will resolve your iPhone 14 Pro Reminders issues. If so, let us know what fixed it in the comments!