How to use Do Not Disturb mode on your Android phone

Do Not Disturb mode is a useful feature on Android phones that allows you to block notifications and calls during specific times or when enabled manually. Here’s how to use it:

  1. Swipe down from the top of your phone’s screen to access the Quick Settings menu.
  2. Look for the “Do Not Disturb” icon. It may be in the first few icons, but if not, swipe left to see more.
  3. Tap the “Do Not Disturb” icon to enable the mode.
  4. You can customize the settings by tapping on the “Do Not Disturb” icon again and selecting “More settings.”
  5. In the “More settings” menu, you can customize the following:
  • Schedule: Choose when Do Not Disturb should turn on automatically, such as during bedtime or when in a meeting.
  • Exceptions: Select what notifications you want to allow through Do Not Disturb, such as alarms or important calls.
  • Allow calls: Choose to allow calls from specific contacts, or allow repeated calls to come through.
  1. When you’re ready to disable Do Not Disturb mode, swipe down from the top of the screen again and tap the “Do Not Disturb” icon to turn it off.

Note: The location and appearance of the “Do Not Disturb” icon may vary depending on your Android phone’s version and manufacturer.