HTC U11+ Android 8.0.0. - Notifications not working properly - HTC U11+ Questions & Answers

Hello,
I am having a problem with my phone which is driving me up the wall. I think it's an issue with the version of Android rather than some physical issue with the phone.
I'm finding I'm not getting my notifications in a timely manner. For example, someone could send me a message on Whatsapp and I don't get a notification until 10 hours later (no exaggeration) or I get a two notifications from eBay saying a item is about to end and the other that I've missed it. It's making it difficult to enjoy using the phone.
I've tried disabling power optimization and allowing background data but to no avail. I've also factory reset my phone which seems to make no difference. Can anyone make a suggestion on how to resolve this?
Nick

Try to reset your phone from factory

Ensure the apps are not optimized as it seems like these are apps that require an internet connection.
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Any ideas guys if this will be solved soon.?
I went back to the seller and received another U11 Plus and same behaviour.
Phone calls are working as expected , whatsapp working , only email notification are not working and this is a real problem for me.
Any suggestions ?
Thank you,
George.

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This time SMS notifications suddenly started auto-clearing a few secs after they arrived. Now works again. Missed I'd got an important one too, meanwhile. Really bad this phone is less reliable doing basic phone stuff than a £10 plastic 'txt and talk' alternative. Maybe I should swap for one of those. At least they allow me to txt and talk reliably, and the battery will last ages :-(
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WibblyW said:
...SMS notifications suddenly started auto-clearing a few secs after they arrived.
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Happened again. SMS's appear in the message list as new IF I open the message list, but the notification behaviour breaks after some trigger yet to be discovered. Anyone else seeing this?

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My Pixel suddenly stopped being able to make and receive phone calls a few days ago. The Phone app is extremely sluggish trying to make a call, will usually finally "connect" and look like the call is open, but I hear nothing but silence on the other side, and the other person can't hear me. It's slow to try and hang up, too. I see calls coming in, and can try and answer, but with the same result. Missed calls are registered. Voicemail also does not work. I can see there is a message, but can't play it.
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OK WORKAROUND FOR ANSWERING CALLS UPDATE:
Found this floating on some other forum, not sure where after this mad dash of a search I did this morning, but original credit to them...
When you receive a call and the phone is active and unlocked, press the power button to lock the phone and bring up the blue call management screen. Now you can swipe to answer.
This seems to work for more than one test call as I've tried this multiple times in a row.
NO REAL WORKAROUND FOR MAKING CALLS YET (outside of airplane mode toggle, or using Google voice/hangouts to place calls).
GOOGLE SUPPOPRT - THIS IS CLEARLY A SOFTWARE ISSUE, not a 3rd party app issue either since the problem goes away for answering calls when you press the lock screen or toggle airplane mode for placing calls. Please STOP ASKING CUSTOMERS TO invest hours of time (or money) FACTORY RESETTING PHONES, or REPLACING/BUYING NEW PHONES.
MY HUNCH, is there is some core google service that isn't being used in SAFE MODE, but starts being used on NORMAL BOOT that is causing all these issue. I really DOUBT its a 3rd party app.
Thanks for your replies. I've contacted Google, and they didn't seem to think it was justification for replacing the phone out of warranty. They said I could either take it to a repair place to fix it or trade it in for the new Pixel 2 and get some money for it.
The workaround for answering calls works to connect the call and start the timer, but I still can't hear the caller and they can't hear me...
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After you reset the phone, did you install apps manually from store or let it go off a backup?
Also, just an idea but maybe the tower servicing you is acting up.. Unless it's been happening in multiple areas.
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That is a good point, I did let it install automatically from the Google backup. It wasn't a true restore the way I would generally think of it as everything was installed from scratch, but maybe some settings are getting put back that are messed up. It happens out of the are as well, but I did talk to my carrier and they claimed the did some stuff at the tower that might help. I usually think that means they go get coffee then tell me to reboot the phone. Maybe this evening I'll try a fresh install with no restore. Sort of sucks of course as that's a lot more work to get going, but what the hell at this point. Thanks.
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That is a good point, I did let it install automatically from the Google backup. It wasn't a true restore the way I would generally think of it as everything was installed from scratch, but maybe some settings are getting put back that are messed up. It happens out of the are as well, but I did talk to my carrier and they claimed the did some stuff at the tower that might help. I usually think that means they go get coffee then tell me to reboot the phone. Maybe this evening I'll try a fresh install with no restore. Sort of sucks of course as that's a lot more work to get going, but what the hell at this point. Thanks.
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Sorry for the late reply. I have a note 10+ myself now unlocked and seeing some texting issues where I don't receive text or mms from Apple phones. Hasn't happened with Android to Android though.
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So none of that reinstall stuff helped me. On texting I finally tried the Google Messages app with chat features enabled when it was leaked. Messages alone didn't work, but enabling RCS did and now it actually works better than ever. I hate giving up on textra, but I like the sheer speed of sending giant MMS messages now.
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Inreally dont know but i Remember this happened to me sometime ,maybe Just try a factory reset or change rom , i dont know
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