Push notifications require an active, unrestricted Internet (data) connection. Many public or work WiFi networks impose restrictions or proxy servers that can interfere with your device's connection to the Internet. 


Depending what notifications you want, you can change settings for certain apps or for your whole Android device. Notifications show when you swipe down from the top of your screen. Some notifications can also show on your lock screen and home screen.


Android includes a lot of control over how and when notifications are displayed. In a recent update to Android (version 9.0 and up), it's possible to accidentally snooze or block SubAssistant notifications all together if you often swipe away SubAssistant notifications. Learn how to Control notifications on Android from this help article from Google.


Important: Do Not Disturb can block notifications. Learn how to use Do Not Disturb.


If you would like to receive push notifications using the SubAssistant app, your device must meet the following requirements:


Sync your Google account with your phone

  1. Go to the Settings section of your phone.
  2. Go to Accounts and sync.
  3. Make sure there are no errors when syncing your account with your phone.

Set notification volume on your phone to ON

  1. Go to the Settings of your phone.
  2. Go to Sound setting.
  3. Go to Volume setting.
  4. Set Notification volume to ON.

Ensure notifications for the SubAssistant app are ON
  1. Go to the Settings of your phone
  2. Go to Application manager (or Apps)
  3. Find and select SubAssistant
  4. Ensure there is a checkmark next to Show Notifications.

Check the Notification Sound setting in the app

  1. Open the SubAssistant app
  2. Open the app menu (tap the green icon in the top-left corner)
  3. Tap Settings
  4. Tap Notification Sound
  5. Select your desired sound, then tap OK
    Note: go back to Notification Sound to see if the sound setting is still set. If it reverted back to the previous setting, you may have a third-party app, such an app that adds additional sounds/ringtones to your device, that is conflicting. You'll need to uninstall this app to remove the conflict.


If your device meets these requirements and you are still not receiving push notifications, you may need to reinstall the SubAssistant app. To do this, first, uninstall the SubAssistant app from your Android device and then reboot your device. Wait at least 30 minutes, then install the app again. After the app is installed, open the app and then sign in (not sign up) using your existing SubAssistant account information.


If your device meets these requirements and you've already reinstalled the SubAssistant app, but are still receiving the GCM registration failed error or are not receiving push notifications, please contact SubAssistant support.