Mobile commerce has long ceased to be just a convenient tool and has become the main channel of sales and purchases for millions of users. In a highly competitive environment, a missed message from a buyer can cost you a deal, and a late response to an ad can cost you the opportunity to buy a product at a good price. That is why the correct operation of push messages becomes a critical function of any smartphone based on the Android OS.
However, device owners are often faced with a situation where the application Avito is silent, despite new messages or changes in the status of advertisements. The reasons may vary from trivial energy saving settings to complex system restrictions imposed by manufacturers of the MIUI, EMUI or One UI shells. Understanding how the notification system works in the Google ecosystem will allow you to quickly fix glitches and take back control of communication.
In this article, we will examine in detail all stages of configuration: from basic switches within the application itself to deep settings of the operating system. You'll learn why notifications may be blocked at the battery level, how to customize alert categories, and what to do if standard methods don't work. Proper setup will ensure instant delivery of information about new chats, responses and price changes.
Basic setup inside the Avito application
The first and most obvious step is to check the internal settings of the service itself. The developers have provided a flexible alert management system that allows the user to select only those events that are really important. If the incorrect parameters are set here, then even the perfect operation of the Android system will not help you receive the message.
First, you need to go to your personal profile. Click on the person icon in the lower right corner of the interface. Then go to the settings section, which is usually indicated by a gear in the top corner of the screen. Here you will find the item Notifications. Make sure the main switch is active. Without this global permission, all other settings within the application will be ignored by the server.
Next, you should detail the types of events. You shouldn’t turn on everything, otherwise your phone will constantly vibrate, distracting you from your work. Select only critically important points:
- 🔔 Chat messages —the most important for prompt communication with buyers or sellers.
- 📉 Price changes —useful if you monitor specific products or want to respond to dumping by competitors.
- ❤️ Favorites —price reduction notifications for items you've added to your wishlist.
- 👁️ Ad views —helps you understand the activity around your products, although this is less of a priority for a quick response.
Please note that some categories may be hidden in the submenu Additional. If you sell a lot of products, it makes sense to enable moderation notifications to quickly correct errors in your listings and avoid wasted downtime. Remember that the settings are applied instantly, but sometimes you need to restart the application to synchronize with the server.
If you use several Avito accounts, notification settings are applied individually to each profile. Don't forget to check them after switching between accounts.
Android system permissions for the application
Even if all the boxes inside the application are checked correctly, the operating system can block data delivery at the level of its security protocols. Starting with Android 8.0 (Oreo), Google introduced a notification channel system that requires explicit permission from the user for each type of notification. To check system permissions, open your smartphone. Find the section
To check system rights, open Settings your smartphone. Find a section Applications or Applications and notifications. In the list of installed apps, find Avito. By clicking on it, you will be taken to the management menu for specific software. Here we are interested in the item Notifications. Make sure that the switch Allow notifications is in the active position.
An important nuance is the presence of a sub-item Notification channels or Categories dentro of this menu. Android allows you to turn off sounds or vibration for specific types of events, even if general notifications are allowed. Check that the channel status is set to Important or No restrictions. If the channel is marked as Minimal or Silent, you will not see the banner on the screen, and the message will be lost in the curtain.
⚠️ Attention: On some smartphones (for example, Xiaomi or Huawei) there is a separate switch
Show on lock screen. If it is turned off, you will see the notification only after you unlock the device, which reduces the response speed.
It is also worth checking your permission to run in the background. In the same application information menu, find the item Battery or Power consumption. Set the value No restrictions or Allow background activity. This is critically important, since aggressive power saving algorithms often “kill” the application process when the screen is turned off, which is why push notifications do not arrive until the next launch.
Power saving and background settings
Modern smartphones are equipped with powerful battery optimization processes that often work to the detriment of the user experience. Manufacturers strive to maximize battery life by forcefully stopping processes that are inactive. The Avito application, waiting for an incoming message, can be regarded by the system as a parasitic process that wastes resources.
For devices on pure Android or an interface close to it (Pixel, Motorola, Nokia), it is enough to set the battery mode to Do not optimize for a specific application. This is done through the menu Settings → Battery → Special access → Battery optimization. Find Avito in the list and select the option to disable optimization. This will give the application the green light to constantly communicate with the Google Firebase Cloud Messaging server.
Owners of smartphones with custom skins will have to act differently. Interfaces MIUI (Xiaomi), EMUI (Huawei/Honor) and Funtouch OS (Vivo) have their own task managers that work more aggressively than standard Android tools.
| Brand / Shell | Name of the protection function | Where to find the setting | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi (MIUI) | Autorun | Security → Permissions → Autorun | Enable for Avito |
| Huawei (EMUI) | Running applications | Settings → Battery → Launching applications | Disable auto control, enable everything manually |
| Samsung (One UI) | Sleep mode | Settings → Device maintenance → Battery | Add to "Applications that never sleep" |
| Oppo/Realme | Freeze in the background | Phone manager → Autorun permissions | Allow background work |
Particular attention should be paid to the “Freeze background applications” function. If it is active, the Avito application will be completely stopped a few minutes after the screen turns off. The only way to receive a notification in this case is to reopen the application. Disabling this function for instant messengers and trading platforms is a prerequisite for stable operation.
☑️ Checking energy saving
Problems with the network and data access
Sometimes the problem lies not in the phone settings, but in the limitations of the network connection. Mobile carriers or Wi-Fi settings may block certain ports or limit background data traffic to save data. This is especially true when using the data saving mode built into Android.
Check whether the application has access to the Internet in the background. Go to Settings → Applications → Avito → Mobile data and Wi-Fi. Make sure the switch Background data enabled. If it is turned off, the application will only be able to connect to the server when you have it open on the screen. Also check the item Unlimited traffic (or "Unlimited data") - enabling it will help you bypass system savings limits.
The use of VPN services or ad blockers (for example, AdGuard) deserves special attention. They can filter traffic from Google notification servers, considering it suspicious or advertising. If you have similar apps installed, try adding Avito to the exception list or temporarily disabling protection to test the hypothesis.
In rare cases, resetting network settings helps, but this is a radical measure that will delete saved Wi-Fi passwords. Before doing this, try simply switching from Wi-Fi to a mobile network (or vice versa) to see if the problem depends on the type of connection. Often, corporate or public Wi-Fi networks have strict firewalls that block push services.
⚠️ Attention: If you use the "Traffic Saving" mode on Android, make sure that an exception is made for the Avito application. Otherwise, the system will block any network activity when the screen is off.
Why do notifications arrive with a delay?
The delay is often due to the fact that the Google server (FCM) cannot deliver the data packet to the device due to a loss of connection. The application tries to restore the connection, but if the phone is in an area of poor reception or in deep sleep mode, delivery may take from a few seconds to several minutes.
Clearing the cache and reinstalling the application
If all settings are checked, but the problem persists, there may be a software glitch in the application. Accumulated cache data or outdated authorization tokens may prevent the device from registering correctly with the notification server. In such cases, it is necessary to “clean” the app state.
The first step is clearing the cache. Go to Settings → Applications → Avito → Storage. Click the button Clear cache. It is secure and will not delete your logins or data. After that, force close the application through the task manager and open it again. This often solves the problem of frozen processes.
If clearing the cache did not help, you will need a deeper reset - clearing data. Click Clear data (or Reset) in the same menu. This will return the application to the state it was in immediately after installation: you will have to sign in to your account again and set up filters. However, this is guaranteed to update the registration token for push notifications.
The last resort is a complete reinstallation. Delete the application, restart your smartphone and download the latest version from the official store Google Play. Do not use APK files from third-party sites, as they can be modified and do not work correctly with Google Play Services, which are responsible for delivering push notifications.
Complete reinstallation of the application and restarting the device is the most effective way to reset notification token registration errors if other methods have not helped.
Specific settings for different versions of Android
The Android ecosystem is extremely fragmented, and notification behavior can vary significantly depending on the operating system version. Google is constantly changing its privacy and power management policies, which directly affects the operation of background services.
On versions of Android 12 and later, the “Notification Buffer” feature has appeared. If you accidentally swipe away an important notification, it ends up in a special buffer rather than disappearing without a trace. Check your settings Notifications → Notification historyto make sure this feature is enabled. This does not affect the arrival of push notifications, but helps not to lose information.
Android 13 and 14 have tightened the permission requirements. Apps can now ask for explicit permission to send notifications via a system pop-up when first installed. If you then clicked "Deny", you can only turn them back on manually through the system settings, as described in the second section of this article. There will be no automatic request again.
It is also worth mentioning the Do Not Disturb (DND) function. In newer versions of Android, it can block even important notifications unless exceptions are configured. Go to the Do Not Disturb mode settings and add Avito to the list of applications that are allowed to interrupt the silence. This is especially true for those who use this mode at night or during meetings.
⚠️ Attention: The settings interface may vary depending on your smartphone manufacturer and Android version. If you do not find the described item, use the search inside the settings menu using the keywords “notifications” or “battery.”
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Why do notifications only come when I open the application?
This is a classic symptom of an aggressive energy-saving system. The system "killed" the background process of the application to save battery. You need to go to the battery settings and set the Avito mode to “No restrictions” or “Do not optimize”, and also allow autostart in the task manager of your smartphone.
Is it possible to turn on the notification sound only for new messages in chat?
Yes, this is possible through the Android 8.0+ notification channel system. Go to Phone settings → Applications → Avito → Notifications. Find the Messages channel and set the sound for it. For other channels (for example, “Views” or “Recommendations”), you can set the “Silent” mode.
Notifications disappeared after updating Android, what should I do?
With major system updates, permission settings are often reset to default values. Most likely, after the update, the system automatically disabled background work or reset notification permissions. Recheck the system permissions and battery settings described in this article.
Does the "Battery Saver" mode affect receiving push notifications?
Yes, it does have a critical effect. In battery saving mode, the system limits background data transfer and the frequency of applications accessing the network. To ensure that you receive notifications, battery saving mode must be turned off, or the Avito application must be added to the exceptions of this mode.
Why don’t I receive notifications if my phone is connected to Wi-Fi?
Some routers or Wi-Fi settings may block the ports used by the Google Firebase service for push notifications. Try switching to mobile data. If the problem disappears, check the router settings or disable the "Traffic Saving" function for the Wi-Fi network in the Android settings.