Surely on more than one occasion you have deleted a notification that has reached your Android terminal and this was not exactly what you wanted to do. The rush, confusion or simply a mistake is what leads to this. Well, we are going to explain to you how it is possible retrieve a notification on your phone or tablet with the Google operating system.
The truth is, you'll find this isn't particularly complicated as long as you have a compatible version of Android. Today there are two main ways: Notification history available in many current layers and, on older devices, access to Notification log via a widget. One detail: if you had any doubts about this, you don't need to download anything from the Play Store to achieve your goal if your phone offers these system functions; and that way you'll have that email or message notification again.
What you have to do
If you meet the only requirement we've indicated, which is the Android version, all you have to do is continue. the steps that we provide below, which are not particularly complex and which in less than five minutes will provide you with the necessary tool to be able to retrieve a notification almost automatically.
The first thing to do is make sure you have space on your Android device's home screen to place a new one widgetwhich will have the same dimensions as an icon. Therefore, it's a 1x1 type, which isn't very large and should normally fit without problems. If this is the case, you should do the following:
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Press and hold on a Empty space from your Android desktop and select the option WidgetsThis will begin the process of creating the tool that allows you to retrieve a notification.
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Now, look for an option called SettingsTap and drag to the location where you want to place the widget. A screen will appear with a list of options, which are the functionalities you can assign to it. Look for the one that includes "in the name". Notifications and select it (on many mobile phones it appears as Notification log).
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The icon you've just created will open the option that allows retrieve a notification Each time you use it, a list will appear with the messages, emails, and calls received on your Android device (if you tap on one of them, you can access the specific application that manages them, and you will also see the message content).
As you have seen, it is very easy to create the widget which allows you to retrieve a notification, and also any of the other functionalities that exist when creating the shortcut that references the operating system settings. You can learn other tricks in this section Android Help.
Enable notification history on Android
In many modern Android skins you can enable a Notification history native. To activate it, go to Settings > Notifications > Notification history tab and activate Use notification historySometimes it may appear as Notice history, according to the manufacturer.
From that moment on, the system will save the alerts that you discard and it will allow you to consult them whenever you need to. On some devices you will see a section called Recently discarded with the latest notifications deleted.
Access it from the notifications panel
Once history is enabled, there are two quick shortcuts on the panel: if you have visible notifications, tap the button History that appears below the last notification; if the panel is empty, tap on the blank area (where it usually indicates no notifications) to directly open the complete list.
Keep in mind that in some layers (for example, certain versions of Xiaomi HyperOSThis function may not be available. In that case, you will need to use the widget method previous or resort to third-party applications.
Extra useful options
Samsung offers Notification Reminders In Settings > Notifications > Advanced settings. By activating it, your phone will periodically notify you of pending notifications of the apps you choose, so you don't miss any.
Apps to view deleted notifications
If your phone doesn't have a history log, you can use apps that generate their own. Some popular ones are: Notification History Log (allows searching, grouping by apps, exporting, and creating encrypted backups), Notification history y Notificationlog (simple and effective for reviewing recent notices), Recent notification (filters by date and groups by app), NotiSave (privacy options and fingerprint or PIN lock), unnotification (add a undo (by discarding), Recover Deleted Messages y Recover Deleted Messages (focused on deleted messages and content). Remember that they cannot recover notifications prior to its installation.
These methods are especially useful if you don't want to activate read receipts in messaging apps, if someone deletes a message or reaction, or when they appear coupons and offers which are then difficult to find within the application.
Limitations and privacy
System history and third-party apps they are not retroactiveThey start recording as soon as you activate them. Additionally, on phones with aggressive power management (Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo), it's advisable to allow autostart and exclude these apps from battery saver so they don't miss notifications. The log is saved locally on the device.
If you use an iPhone, iOS doesn't offer a complete notification history after you delete them; you can only view them in the Notification Center performing the sliding gesture, as long as they are still present.
If you manage work environments, the app Google Admin It allows you to review administrative notices on Android, although it does not replace the system history nor can it recover notifications deleted from other apps.
With all of the above, you will always have at hand a reliable record of your notifications, whether with the native history, the Settings widget or a specialized app; this way you will avoid missing important messages, calls, reminders or promotions that can make all the difference.
