RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
March 24, 2026 – 3 minutes read time
Overview
Want to view notifications fast? There are two ways of doing this from your Lock screen. We used to open my iPhone to view notifications; now there’s a faster way. Let’s explore this nifty feature.
Key Takeaways
View your notifications quickly.
See the number of unread notifications from the Lock screen.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 17 Pro running iOS 26.3.
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Setting Up Easy Access to Notifications
First, open Settings, then tap Notifications. Refer to the image below:
Next, under Display As, tap on the Count option. See the below image;
Now, scroll down to Notification Style section and tap on the Mail option. See the following image
Next, on your Mail screen:
Enable Allow Notifications toggle
Checkmark Notification Cebter toggle
Enable Badges toggle
Refer to the image below:
Now, under Settings, tap Face ID & Passcode option. See the image below:
Next, enable the Notification Center toggle. See the following image:
Two Ways to View Notifications
Now that you have finished the setup process, there are two ways to view your notifications on the Lock screen. On your activated Lock screen, hold your finger near the bottom and slowly swipe up until the Notification Center appears. Refer to the image below:
Or if you have unread Notifications, the number will be displayed at the bottom of your Lock screen. Just tap on it to view your notifications. See the image below:
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