This design choice seems odd, as access to older notifications now requires a tap that was previously displayed as a list on iOS 15 by default. So is there a way to get the old iOS 15 notification view back in iOS 16? Yes! And here’s all you need to know about it.
Can You Change The Notification Style on iOS 16?
Yes, you can change your notification style in iOS 16 back to the iOS 15 style which is called the List View. List View won’t stack notifications on your lock screen and instead display them in a list that starts from the bottom and slowly moves towards your widgets area as you continue receiving notifications. Use the next section to use List View instead on your iPhone.
How to Get Back iOS 15 Notification Style on iOS 16?
iOS 16 offers you three ways to view notifications on your lock screen and the notification center. List View is the style used by iPhones running iOS 15, and here’s how you can get it on your iPhone running iOS 16.
- Open the Settings app and tap Notifications.
- Now tap and choose List at the top. Your notification view will now be changed, and your notifications will now show up as a list instead. If, your iPhone fails to register this change, we recommend you restart your device. This should help fix the List view on your lock screen and notification center.
What Other Notification Views Are Available in iOS 16?
iOS 16 allows you to choose from the following three notification styles. These styles are implemented both on your lock screen and your notification center. Depending on your chosen notification style, you can then interact with them using swipes or taps to view your notifications.
- Count: This is the most minimal view for notifications on your iPhone. When you choose this notification style, only the number of unread notifications is shown at the bottom of your screen. You can then tap or swipe up to view your notifications.
- Stack: This option will stack your notifications at the bottom of your screen. You can then tap the stack to view all notifications contained within.
- List: As the name suggests, notifications will appear as a list from the bottom of your screen when using this option.
Can I move my notifications to the top?
No, you can not move your notifications to the top anymore on your iPhone running iOS 16. The new lock screen now has a dedicated widget area under the clock which takes up significant real estate. This is why Apple made the design choice of displaying notifications and other interactive media like the music player at the bottom instead.
Why doesn’t pinch to switch notification view doesn’t work anymore?
Pinch to switch notification view was a feature during the iOS 16 beta. This was removed after a couple of updates due to the issues and gesture conflicts on the lock screen. Apple could bring back this feature with future iOS 16 updates, but there has been no official information on the same.
Can you disable notifications selectively in iOS 16?
Yes, iOS 16 allows you to control your notifications on a per-app basis extensively. You can choose how they’re displayed, where they’re displayed, and how they’re grouped. Use the Notifications page in the Settings app to help you customize your notifications.
Final Words
Having to tap a few extra times to view your notifications can be a bit annoying, especially with the new swipe-up gesture introduced by Apple. Thankfully, the List view helps return the old notification view on iOS 16. I hope the post above helped you easily switch to the List View on your iPhone running iOS 16.
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