Everything You Need to Know About Notifications on BeReal

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BeReal is a fun way to share an authentic update with your friends each day. The app sends a notification at a random time every day, at which point you can open the app and snap both a selfie and a photo of what's in front of you. There is no way to predict when the BeReal notification will arrive, but some users have had trouble with the notification never arriving at all. Likewise, you may still receive the notification even after making your daily post. This wikiHow guide will help you troubleshoot any issues you may have with your BeReal notifications on your Android, iPhone, or iPad.

Things You Should Know

  • The timing of the BeReal notification is random each day, with a different time for each of the app's four time zones.
  • If you change your time zone, you will not receive the BeReal notification for that day.
  • If you cannot get rid of the BeReal notification, try opening the app directly through the notification.
Section 1 of 3:

How do BeReal notifications work?

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    Even the BeReal team cannot predict when the notification will arrive, as it is truly randomized each day.
    • BeReal gives you two minutes from when the notification is sent to be considered on time, which grants you a bonus BeReal that you can post later in the day.
      • Even if you miss the initial notification, you can still post your BeReal at any time after the notification has been sent.
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    Everyone in your time zone receives the notification at the same time. [1]
    • BeReal only recognizes four simplified time zones:
      • Americas
      • Europe
      • West Asia
      • East Asia
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Section 2 of 3:

Why am I not getting BeReal notifications?

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    If you see your friends posting their BeReals but you have not received your notification, it may be because you have the wrong time zone set on the app. This can happen when you download the app in one time zone, then move to another. You will not receive any notification on the day that you update your time zone.
    • To change your time zone:
    • Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
    • Tap the â‹® option to enter the settings.
    • Select Time Zone and tap the appropriate option. [2]
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    Although notifications should be enabled for BeReal by default, it is possible you disabled notifications when you first installed the app.
    • iOS: Settings > BeReal > Notifications and toggle “Allow Notifications” to the on position.
    • Android: Settings > Apps > BeReal > Notifications and toggle “All BeReal notifications” on atop the page.
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    Do Not Disturb (or Focus on iPhone and iPad) will block all non-essential notifications, preventing you from seeing the BeReal notification. Ensure you are not in Do Not Disturb to guarantee that you will get the notification from BeReal.
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    If you continue to experience issues with the BeReal notification, try clearing the app's cache . Only Android allows users to do so, but iOS users can try uninstalling and reinstalling the app instead.
    • Navigate to Settings > Apps > BeReal > Storage & cache > Clear cache.
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Section 3 of 3:

Why won't my BeReal notification go away?

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    It may sound obvious, but the only way to get rid of the BeReal notification is to open the app through it. Some users have noticed that swiping it away only allows it to return soon after.
    • You may also be tempted to open the app after seeing the notification, but a bug may keep the notification in place even if you have already posted that day's BeReal. Open the app directly through the notification to guarantee it disappears.


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      References

      1. ↑ https://help.bereal.com/hc/en-us/articles/7350386715165--Time-to-BeReal-
      2. ↑ https://help.bereal.com/hc/en-us/articles/7539711771549-I-didn-t-receive-the-BeReal-Notification

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