Push notifications keep you informed about SMS delivery status, account updates, and important alerts. This guide shows you how to enable or disable notifications in the SMSGatewayCenter mobile app on both iOS and Android devices.
Understanding Notifications #
Types of Notifications #
Delivery Reports:
- Alert when SMS is delivered
- Notification when delivery fails
- Real-time delivery status updates
Account Alerts:
- Low balance warnings
- Account expiry reminders
- Important account updates
System Notifications:
- App updates
- Service announcements
- Maintenance notifications
Enabling Notifications #
Step 1: Grant Notification Permission #
iOS #
- First Time:
- When app requests permission, tap “Allow”
- Permission granted immediately
- If Previously Denied:
- Settings > SMSGatewayCenter > Notifications
- Toggle “Allow Notifications” to ON
- Return to app
Android #
- First Time:
- When app requests permission, tap “Allow”
- Permission granted immediately
- If Previously Denied:
- Settings > Apps > SMSGatewayCenter > Notifications
- Toggle “Allow notifications” to ON
- Or Settings > Notifications > SMSGatewayCenter > Enable
Step 2: Configure in App #
- Open App Settings:
- Go to Profile > Settings
- Or Settings from main menu
- Find Notifications:
- Look for “Notifications” or “Push Notifications”
- Tap to open notification settings
- Enable Notifications:
- Toggle notifications ON
- Select notification types:
- Delivery Reports
- Account Alerts
- System Notifications
- Save Settings:
- Changes save automatically
- Or tap “Save” if available
Disabling Notifications #
Method 1: Disable in App #
- Open App Settings:
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Disable All Notifications:
- Toggle notifications OFF
- All notifications disabled
- Or Disable Specific Types:
- Keep notifications ON
- Disable specific types:
- Turn off Delivery Reports
- Turn off Account Alerts
- Keep System Notifications (optional)
Method 2: Disable in Device Settings #
iOS #
- Settings > Notifications:
- Find SMSGatewayCenter
- Tap on it
- Disable Notifications:
- Toggle “Allow Notifications” to OFF
- All notifications disabled
- Or Customize:
- Keep notifications ON
- Customize:
- Lock Screen: Show/Hide
- Notification Center: Show/Hide
- Banners: Show/Hide
- Sounds: Enable/Disable
- Badges: Enable/Disable
Android #
- Settings > Apps > SMSGatewayCenter > Notifications:
- Toggle “Allow notifications” to OFF
- All notifications disabled
- Or Customize by Category:
- Keep notifications ON
- Disable specific categories:
- Delivery Reports
- Account Alerts
- System Notifications
Customizing Notifications #
iOS Notification Settings #
Available Options:
- Lock Screen: Show on lock screen
- Notification Center: Show in notification center
- Banners: Show temporary banners
- Sounds: Play notification sound
- Badges: Show badge on app icon
How to Customize:
- Settings > Notifications > SMSGatewayCenter
- Configure each option
- Test notification to verify
Android Notification Settings #
Available Options:
- Notification Categories: Enable/disable by type
- Sound: Notification sound
- Vibration: Vibration pattern
- Importance: High, Medium, Low
- Show on Lock Screen: Yes/No
How to Customize:
- Settings > Apps > SMSGatewayCenter > Notifications
- Tap notification category
- Configure options
- Save settings
Notification Types Explained #
Delivery Report Notifications #
What They Are:
- Alert when SMS is delivered
- Alert when delivery fails
- Real-time status updates
When to Enable:
- ✅ Want instant delivery confirmation
- ✅ Need to know if messages fail
- ✅ Important messages require tracking
When to Disable:
- ❌ Too many notifications
- ❌ Don’t need delivery updates
- ❌ Check status manually
Account Alert Notifications #
What They Are:
- Low balance warnings
- Account expiry reminders
- Important account updates
When to Enable:
- ✅ Want balance warnings
- ✅ Need expiry reminders
- ✅ Important account updates
When to Disable:
- ❌ Manage account manually
- ❌ Don’t want balance alerts
- ❌ Prefer email notifications
System Notifications #
What They Are:
- App updates available
- Service announcements
- Maintenance notifications
When to Enable:
- ✅ Want to know about updates
- ✅ Need service announcements
- ✅ Important system updates
When to Disable:
- ❌ Check updates manually
- ❌ Don’t want system alerts
- ❌ Prefer minimal notifications
Troubleshooting #
Notifications Not Appearing #
Problem: Enabled notifications but not receiving them.
Solutions:
- Check Device Settings:
- iOS: Settings > Notifications > SMSGatewayCenter > Ensure enabled
- Android: Settings > Apps > SMSGatewayCenter > Notifications > Ensure enabled
- Check App Settings:
- App Settings > Notifications > Ensure enabled
- Verify notification types are ON
- Check Do Not Disturb:
- iOS: Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb > Check if enabled
- Android: Settings > Sound > Do Not Disturb > Check if enabled
- Disable or allow SMSGatewayCenter exceptions
- Restart Device:
- Sometimes fixes notification issues
- Power off and on
- Try again
Too Many Notifications #
Problem: Receiving too many notifications.
Solutions:
- Disable Specific Types:
- Keep only important notifications
- Disable delivery reports if too frequent
- Keep only account alerts
- Adjust Notification Frequency:
- Some apps allow frequency settings
- Set to “Important only”
- Or batch notifications
- Use Quiet Hours:
- Set quiet hours in device settings
- Notifications silenced during set times
- Resume during active hours
Notifications Delayed #
Problem: Notifications arrive late or not in real-time.
Solutions:
- Check Internet Connection:
- Notifications require internet
- Ensure stable connection
- Switch networks if needed
- Check Battery Optimization:
- Android: Settings > Apps > SMSGatewayCenter > Battery > Not optimized
- Prevents Android from delaying notifications
- Check Background Refresh:
- iOS: Settings > General > Background App Refresh > Enable for SMSGatewayCenter
- Allows app to receive notifications in background
Best Practices #
1. Enable Important Notifications #
- Enable delivery reports for important messages
- Enable account alerts for balance warnings
- Keep system notifications for updates
2. Customize by Need #
- Adjust based on your usage
- Disable if too frequent
- Enable for important alerts only
3. Use Quiet Hours #
- Set quiet hours for non-urgent notifications
- Avoid notifications during sleep
- Resume during business hours
4. Regular Review #
- Review notification settings periodically
- Adjust based on usage patterns
- Optimize for your needs