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In today’s world of nonstop pings, buzzes, and the occasional “urgent” message that turns out to be a meme, peace and quiet can feel like a luxury. That’s where Do Not Disturb comes in — it’s like a virtual “Do Not Enter” sign for your phone.
Whether you’re in a meeting, getting some shut-eye, or simply taking a break from the noise, knowing how to enable or disable Do Not Disturb Mode can be a total game-changer.
Of course, Samsung Galaxy phones and iPhones don’t exactly play by the same rules. Each has its own way to enable or disable Do Not Disturb Mode, and it can get a little confusing if you’re switching between the two.
So if you’re tired of fumbling through settings or accidentally sleeping through alarms (we’ve all been there), this guide will show you how to enable or disable Do Not Disturb Mode on both devices — with a touch of humor to keep things fun.
Steps to Enable or Disable Do Not Disturb Mode on Samsung
Samsung’s One UI gives you several ways to activate Do Not Disturb, from quick taps to custom schedules letting you fine-tune when you want to be unreachable… or reachable by only that one friend who always cracks you up.
Quick Method: From the Quick Settings Panel
- Swipe down twice from the top of your screen (or swipe down with two fingers). This reveals the full Quick Settings panel.
- Look for the Do not disturb icon — it looks like a circle with a minus sign (kind of like your phone’s “mute this chaos” symbol).
- Tap the icon once to turn Do Not Disturb on (the icon lights up), tap again to turn it off.
This is your fastest way to get some peace without diving into menus.
Through the Settings App: Customization Central
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Notifications.
- Select Do not disturb.
- Tap the switch next to Do not disturb to turn it on or off.
From this page, you can customize:
- Exceptions: Allow calls from favorite contacts or repeat callers in case of emergencies.
- App notifications: Choose apps that can break through your silence if they’re super important.
- Alarms and sounds: Keep your alarms audible even when DND is on (because oversleeping is only funny once).
Scheduling Your Silence
Samsung lets you automate your quiet hours with schedules:
- While in the Do not disturb settings, tap Add schedule (or Turn on as scheduled on some models).
- Set your preferred times (e.g., during work hours or bedtime).
- Name your schedule and save — your phone will take care of the rest, so you don’t have to remember.
Feel free to create multiple schedules for different moods or life phases.
iPhones: Do Not Disturb, The Apple Way
Apple keeps Do Not Disturb (sometimes under Focus in iOS 15 and later) sleek and integrated deeply into iOS, letting you silence distractions with elegance and flexibility.
Quick Toggle Using Control Center
- On iPhone X and newer, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen.
- On older iPhones, swipe up from the bottom edge.
- Tap the crescent moon icon to toggle Do Not Disturb on or off.
When the moon icon glows, you’re in DND mode and ready for silent zen.
Via Settings for More Control
- Open Settings.
- Tap Focus (or Do Not Disturb if your iOS version is earlier).
- Select Do Not Disturb from the list or create a custom Focus mode.
- Toggle it on or off manually.
- Customize options like:
- Allowed notifications from people or apps.
- Scheduling DND to activate during specific times, locations, or when using certain apps.
- Setting auto-replies when DND is active (e.g., “I’m currently ignoring my phone, please leave a message.”).
Why Do Not Disturb? (Besides the Obvious Need for Sanity)
- Block out incessant pings during meetings, movies, or that epic nap.
- Let only truly important people reach you (Mom’s calls always count).
- Sleep peacefully without your phone jolting you awake for a random newsletter.
- Save battery by muting unnecessary alerts when you need it most.
Pro Tips
- Create different profiles: Samsung lets you add multiple schedules; iPhone’s Focus can create many modes (Work, Reading, Gaming) with different exceptions.
- Allow repeated calls: On Samsung or iPhone, set repeated calls to ring through if someone urgently needs you.
- Use widgets: iPhone users can add Focus widgets to quickly toggle modes or see status. Samsung users can customize Quick Settings for easy access.
- Don’t forget alarms: Both phones let alarms bypass DND, so you’re never late to your own life.
Conclusion
Enable or Disable Do Not Disturb Mode whenever you need a break from the constant buzz. Whether you’re deep in work mode or just trying to relax on the weekend, the option to enable or disable Do Not Disturb Mode gives you control over your peace and quiet.
So next time life gets noisy, remember — you can always enable or disable Do Not Disturb Mode and take a breather on your own terms.