Kegel app reminders not working? Why they stop and how to fix it

Short answer: check that notifications are allowed for the app, remove battery restrictions for it, and use an app that schedules the next reminder on its own — not only when you open it.

1. Notifications are turned off for the app

On Android 13 and later each app must be allowed to post notifications. Open Settings → Apps → the app → Notifications and make sure they are on. Kegelday shows a "Reminder check" line in its settings with a shortcut.

2. Battery optimization delays or blocks them

Some phones put rarely opened apps to sleep. In Settings → Battery, set the app to "Unrestricted" or remove it from "sleeping apps" so its reminders are delivered.

3. The app only schedules when you open it

This is the most common complaint about exercise apps: the reminder arrives once, you swipe it away, and the next one never comes unless you open the app. The fix is on the app side — each reminder should schedule the next one the moment it fires.

4. Reminders disappear after a restart

Android clears scheduled alarms on reboot, on time changes and on time-zone changes. Apps need to re-register them when that happens.

How Kegelday handles reminders

Kegelday sets the next reminder as soon as one fires — whether you open it or ignore it — re-registers reminders after a restart, and skips the rest of the day's reminders once you have met your daily goal. Lock-screen text stays neutral.

Why do reminders arrive only after I open the app?

Usually the app schedules the next reminder only when it runs. If you never open it, nothing new gets scheduled. Look for an app that sets the next reminder as soon as one fires.

Do reminders survive a phone restart?

Android clears scheduled alarms on restart. A well-built app re-registers them when the phone boots.

Why are reminders late by a few minutes?

To save battery, Android may deliver non-exact reminders a little late, especially in deep sleep. A few minutes is normal; hours usually means battery restrictions.