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=== We’ll make a tiny throwaway shortcut whose only job is to show a notification once. ===

This unlocks the Notifications settings permanently.

==== 1. Open Shortcuts ====
# Tap +
# Tap New Shortcut

Rename it:
Test Notification

Tap Done

==== 1. Tap Add Action ====
# Search for: ``<code> Show Notification <syntaxhighlight>3. Tap Show Notification

Set:
* Title: </syntaxhighlight> Test <syntaxhighlight>- Body: </syntaxhighlight> Shortcuts notification test </code>``

Tap Done

==== In Shortcuts → Shortcuts: ====
* Tap Test Notification

You should see a notification banner or alert.

Even if it appears briefly, that’s enough.

==== Go to: ====

Settings → Apps → Shortcuts

You should now see:
* ✅ Notifications

Tap it and turn ON:
* Allow Notifications
* Time Sensitive Notifications (recommended)
* Lock Screen (ON)
* Sounds (your call)

🎯 This setting will now stay visible forever.

==== You can delete Test Notification if you want. ====
It served its purpose.

==== Apple decided: ====
* Notification permissions should only appear after first use
* Shortcuts is treated like a system utility, not a normal app
* No prompt, no explanation, no hint

So first-time users hit exactly the wall you hit. This trips up even power users.

==== Now we’re unblocked. ====

👉 Next step: go back to building OPM Status Watch, starting at
Part 1 – Step 1 (Create the shortcut)

If you want, tell me:

: 

and I’ll keep walking with you, one screen at a time.