Do not disturb · Settings guide
How to turn Do not disturb on or off on Samsung and Android phones
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Do not disturb silences calls and notifications. If your phone is suddenly silent, check whether it's on, or whether a schedule is switching it on.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- Do not disturb can turn itself on at set times if a schedule is added. Check its settings if it keeps coming back.
Source: Samsung: use Do not disturb mode on your Galaxy phone
02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Quick settings
Swipe down with two fingers → Do not disturb
- Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to open Quick settings.
- Swipe to the Do not disturb icon and tap it to turn it on or off.
Source: Samsung: use Do not disturb mode on your Galaxy phone
Settings
Settings → search Do not disturb → switch
- Open Settings, then search for and select Do not disturb.
- Tap the switch next to Do not disturb to turn it on or off.
Source: Samsung: use Do not disturb mode on your Galaxy phone
Google Pixel and other Android phones
Swipe down → Do Not Disturb, or Settings → Modes → Do Not Disturb
- Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap Do Not Disturb to turn it on or off.
- To set how long it stays on, go to Settings → Modes → Do Not Disturb → Duration for Quick Settings.
Google also offers Bedtime and Driving modes under Settings → Modes, with their own schedules.
Source: Google: limit interruptions with Modes and Do Not Disturb on Android
Schedule it, or allow some calls
Touch and hold Do not disturb → Add schedule
- In Quick settings, touch and hold the Do not disturb icon to open its settings.
- Select Add schedule (or Turn on as scheduled on some devices), set your times and save.
- Under Allowed during Do not disturb, tap Calls and messages to let chosen contacts and repeat callers through.
Source: Samsung: use Do not disturb mode on your Galaxy phone
If the setting doesn't change
If Do not disturb keeps turning on, a schedule is probably set. Touch and hold the Do not disturb icon in Quick settings, open its settings and remove or change the schedule.
Source: Samsung: use Do not disturb mode on your Galaxy phone
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn off Do not disturb on a Samsung phone?
Swipe down with two fingers and tap Do not disturb, or go to Settings, search for Do not disturb and turn off the switch.
Can I let some calls through on Do not disturb?
Yes. In Do not disturb settings, under Allowed during Do not disturb, tap Calls and messages and choose contacts or repeat callers.