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This article will show you how to Set “Do Not Disturb” Mode on iPhone and Android. Apple’s “Do Not Disturb” (DND) feature is the best way to handle messages so you can concentrate. When it’s turned on, you can set it to stop all notifications all the time, only at a certain time, or only for certain friends and apps. Some Phone users find that they are still being bothered even when DND is turned on.
If this happens to you, read on to find out why, how to stop it, and some other helpful DND tips. You shouldn’t let your phone rule your life. With Android’s “Do Not Disturb” mode, you can choose when messages and alerts can get your attention. You can also change the settings so that certain people can still reach you even when Do Not Disturb is turned on.
When Do Not Disturb is turned on, it sends new calls to voicemail and doesn’t let you know about calls or text messages. It also turns off all alerts, so the phone won’t bother you. You might want to turn on “Do Not Disturb” mode when you go to bed or when you are eating, in a meeting, or watching a movie.
How to Set “Do Not Disturb” Mode on iPhone
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to pull up the Control Center. If you have an iPhone X or later, or have an iPad with iOS 16, you should instead swipe down from the upper right corner of the screen to pull down the Control Center.
- Tap the Do Not Disturb icon. Do Not Disturb is now turned on — and no notifications will bother you — until you return to the Control Center and tap the icon to turn it off.
- If you want to further customize Do Not Disturb, deep press the icon when you turn it on. You’ll have three choices: To enable it for an hour, until the evening, or until you leave your current location.
- Tap the Do Not Disturb button to instantly turn the feature on – or deep press the button to get more scheduling options.
How to Set “Do Not Disturb” Mode on Android
Do Not Disturb mode can be turned on on any Android phone or computer by following these steps. But if you’re using an older version of Android and can’t find the setting, look for “Do Not Disturb” in the Settings app on your phone.
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap Sound & Vibration.
- Tap Do Not Disturb.
- Tap the Turn on now button at the top of your screen.
- There’s also a quick settings option that toggles Do Not Disturb on and off. You can access this by swiping down from the top of your screen and tapping the Do Not Disturb button. Long press this button to find the full range of DND settings.
- To quickly access Do Not Disturb, swipe down twice from the top of your screen. Then, tap the Do Not Disturb tile
FAQs
Even when DND mode is turned on, your phone will still let you know about calls, texts, and other things. The only difference is that your phone won’t ring or pulse when those calls or messages come in. When you use your phone, you’ll see all the missed calls, text messages, and alerts.
Do Not Disturb mode stops almost all notifications by default, except for alarms and calls from your favourite people. Tap the Turn on now button to turn on Do Not Disturb with the usual settings, and you’re done.