How to Clear Notifications on an iPhone or iPad
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1 Introduction

2 Clear Notifications
Clear Single Notification
- Swipe down from the top left of the screen to show the Notification Center.
- Swipe left on a notification to clear it.
Clear a Group of Notifications
- Swipe down from the top left of the screen to show the Notification Center.
- Tap the X on the group of notifications you want to remove.
- Tap on Clear.
Clear All Notifications
- Swipe down from the top left of the screen to show the Notification Center.
- Long press (deeply press 3D-Touch devices) on the X until "Clear All Notifications" appears.
- Tap on Clear All Notifications.
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Clear Single Notification
- Swipe down from the top left of the screen to show the Notification Center.
- Swipe left on a notification to clear it.
Clear a Group of Notifications
- Swipe down from the top left of the screen to show the Notification Center.
- Tap the X on the group of notifications you want to remove.
- Tap on Clear.
Clear All Notifications
- Swipe down from the top left of the screen to show the Notification Center.
- Long press (deeply press 3D-Touch devices) on the X until "Clear All Notifications" appears.
- Tap on Clear All Notifications.