Fix Xbox App Notifications not working on Windows PC

If you’re experiencing the issue whereby the Xbox App Notifications is not working on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, then fret not because you have arrived at the right place! In this post, we identify the possible causes as well as provide the most suitable solutions you can apply to successfully resolve the issue in no time.

You are most likely to encounter the issue in hand due to one or more of the following reasons;

Notifications are turned off.
Focus Assist is enabled.
Full-Screen glitch.
Incorrectly configured application.
App limited background usage.

Xbox App Notifications not working

If Xbox App Notifications is not working on your Windows 11/10 PC, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see if that helps to resolve the issue on your gaming device.

Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
Turn on Notifications
Enable Notifications on Xbox App
Allow App Notifications (iPhone Users)
Allow Xbox App to run in background
Turn off Focus Assist
Reset Microsoft Store
Update Xbox App
Disable and Uninstall Xbox Game Bar
Use Xbox App in Windowed Mode
Reset Xbox App

Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions.

Before you proceed with the solutions below, you can try restarting your system. Some affected PC users reported they were able to resolve the issue after a simple restart as the application may have ‘glitched’. Also, you can log out from the Xbox app and log back in and see if that helps. And, if you have the same account logged in on both Xbox console and Windows PC, you can power off your console and see if the Xbox app notifications is now working on PC.

1] Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

You can begin troubleshooting to fix the Xbox App Notifications not working on your Windows 11/10 PC by running the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter and see if that helps.

To run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter on your Windows 11 device, do the following:

Press Windows key + I to open Settings app.
Navigate to System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
Under the Other section, find Windows Store Apps.
Click Run button.
Follow on-screen instructions and apply any recommended fixes.

To run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter on your Windows 10 PC, do the following:

Press Windows key + I to open Settings app.
Go to Update and Security.
Click the Troubleshooter tab.
Scroll down and click on Windows Store Apps.
Click the Run the troubleshooter button.
Follow on-screen instructions and apply any recommended fixes.

Try the next solution if the automated wizard wasn’t helpful.

2] Turn on Notifications

You are most likely to encounter the issue in view if you have notifications turned off in Settings app on your Windows 11/10 PC. In this case, to resolve the issue, you need to turn on Notifications.

3] Enable Notifications on Xbox App

This solution requires you to make sure the notification settings in the Xbox App are also enabled. Here’s how:

Launch the Xbox Application.
On the left navigation bar on the bottom of the window, click the cogwheel icon (Settings).
Click the Notifications tab.
Now, in the Notifications menu, you will find all kinds of Notification Settings.
Click to checkmark and set all the options to ON.

Once done, check if the issue is resolved, if not, try the next solution.

4] Allow App Notifications (iPhone Users)

This solution applies to mainly to iPhone users. iPhone users can allow or block Xbox app notifications.

Do the following:

Navigate to your iPhone Settings.
In settings, scroll down to enter into the Notification menu.
In Notification menu, scroll below to look for the Xbox Application.
In the Xbox App notifications menu make sure Allow Notifications is enabled. You can also change different Alerts Styles per your requirement.

When done, exit settings on your phone and check if the issue is resolved. If not, try the next solution.

5] Allow Xbox App to run in background

You can tell which App is using Internet in background on Windows 11/10. The issue in view is likely to occur if your Xbox application is not running in the background – you will not receive any notifications once the application is closed. In this case, to resolve the issue, you need to allow the Xbox application to run in the background. To carry out this task, you can follow the instructions in the guide on how to allow or stop Apps from running in the background in Windows 11/10.

6] Turn off Focus Assist

If the Focus Assist feature is enabled on your device, you are likely to encounter the issue in hand. In this case, to resolve the issue, you need to turn off Focus Assist (if unable, see Fix: Cannot turn off Focus Assist in Windows 11/10).

Try the next solution if the issue persists.

7] Reset Microsoft Store

This solution requires you to reset Microsoft Store via the Settings app or via the built-in command-line tool WSReset.exe and see if that helps. Otherwise try the next solution.

8] Update Xbox App

This solution requires you to make sure that the Xbox app installed on your computer is of the latest version since old app versions can become buggy and defective over time and consequently cause issues like the one you’re currently facing. To update the Xbox app, follow the instructions in the guide on how to check for Windows Store App updates. If you want, you can turn On/Off Automatic Updates for Microsoft Store apps.

9] Disable and Uninstall Xbox Game Bar

Sometimes pre-installed applications like the Xbox Game Bar can interfere with Xbox App notifications. In this case, to resolve the issue, you can disable Xbox Game Bar and then proceed to uninstall Xbox Game Bar completely from your device. Afterwards, restart your PC and on boot, see if the issue in hand is resolved. If not, try the next solution.

10] Use Xbox App in Windowed Mode

This is more of a workaround than a solution; and it requires you to use the Xbox App In Windowed Mode. Here’s how:

Launch the game you want to play in the Xbox App.
Hover your mouse to the top of the screen.
Now, click on the Diagonal Arrows button on the menu bar that appears.

The app will now switch to Windowed Mode and the issue may get resolved temporarily.

11] Reset Xbox App

As a last resort if nothing has worked for you to resolve the issue in hand, you can reset Xbox app. After resetting the app, restart your computer. If resetting the app didn’t work for you, you can uninstall and reinstall the Microsoft Store App on your device.

On the off chance the issue persists, you can uninstall the Xbox app (preferably, use third-party software uninstaller), then download Xbox app (Beta) at xbox.com/mobile-app. The Xbox app (Beta) allows gamers to stay connected to friends, games and fun at home or on the go, no matter what device you play on. Your friends and parties can stay with you via voice and text chat, even if they’re on console or PC.

Hope you find this post helpful!

How do you fix the Xbox app glitch?

To fix the Xbox app glitch or the app has crashed or closed unexpectedly, try the following suggestions:

Close the app from the recent applications menu.
Restart your phone.
Clear the app cache. Go to Settings > Apps, select the app, then select Storage > Clear cache.
Clear the app storage, then try again.
Uninstall and reinstall.

Why are my app notifications not working?

Your app notifications not working could be due to Do Not Disturb or Airplane Mode is turned on. It could also be that either system or app notifications are disabled. Other reasons are: power or data settings are preventing apps from retrieving notification alerts and outdated apps or OS software can cause apps to freeze or crash and not deliver notifications.