If a person is using Mail on a device that does not support the Dynamic Island at the same time that the Live Activity receives an update with an alert configuration, the system displays the Lock Screen presentation as a banner at the top of the screen to notify them of the updated Live Activity.

To enable live activities on your iPhone, you will need to first enable Live Actions in your settings. Once that is done, you can then enable live activities by going to the “Live Activities” section of your notification center and selecting the “Enable” option.

Steps to Enable Live Activities on iPhone

Tap the Face ID and Passcode button on your device to open the security settings.

Please enter your passcode to continue.

Scroll down and under “Allow access when locked“, toggle the switch next to “Live activities” to the green ON position.

Final Words

Live Activities is a lock screen feature that allows you to keep track of what is going on in real time. What exactly are these things? It could be anything from a live sports game to a food delivery order, or it could be a workout or ride-sharing app update. ..