How To Turn Off Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb silences calls, notifications, and alerts. If you’re missing calls or not receiving text notifications, DND might be turned on. Here’s how to turn off Do Not Disturb on iPhone, Android, and Samsung devices in 2026.
How To Turn Off Do Not Disturb on iPhone
Method 1: Control Center (Fastest)
- Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen
- Tap the Focus button (it shows "Do Not Disturb" or a crescent moon icon if active)
- Tap "Do Not Disturb" to turn it off — the icon dims
- DND is now off and you’ll receive notifications normally
Method 2: Settings
- Open Settings
- Tap "Focus"
- Tap "Do Not Disturb"
- Toggle the switch Off
Method 3: Lock Screen
If DND is active, you’ll see a crescent moon icon or "Do Not Disturb" on your Lock Screen:
- Tap the "Do Not Disturb" notification on the Lock Screen
- Tap "Turn Off" or "For 1 Hour" / "Until This Evening"
Method 4: Ask Siri
Say "Hey Siri, turn off Do Not Disturb" — Siri disables it immediately.
How To Turn Off Do Not Disturb on Android
Stock Android / Google Pixel:
- Swipe down from the top to open Quick Settings
- Swipe down again to see all tiles
- Find "Do Not Disturb" and tap it to toggle off
- The tile dims when DND is off
Through Settings:
- Open Settings → Notifications (or Settings → Sound & vibration)
- Tap "Do Not Disturb"
- Toggle it Off
Samsung Galaxy:
- Swipe down from the top twice to open Quick Settings
- Find the "Do Not Disturb" tile (moon icon)
- Tap it to turn it off
Or: Settings → Notifications → Do Not Disturb → toggle Off
How To Check If DND Is On
Signs that Do Not Disturb is active:
iPhone:
- Crescent moon icon in the status bar (top left)
- "Do Not Disturb" text on the Lock Screen
- Focus indicator showing in Control Center
Android:
- Circle with a line through it (🚫) in the status bar
- "Do not disturb" in the Quick Settings tiles is highlighted
- Samsung shows a moon icon in the status bar
How To Turn Off Scheduled Do Not Disturb
If DND keeps turning itself back on, you likely have a schedule set:
iPhone:
- Go to Settings → Focus → Do Not Disturb
- Scroll down to "Set a Schedule"
- Delete any active schedules by tapping them and toggling off
- Also check "Turn On Automatically" — remove any automation triggers (time, location, app-based)
Android:
- Go to Settings → Notifications → Do Not Disturb
- Tap "Schedules"
- Toggle off any active schedules (e.g., "Sleeping," "Event," custom rules)
Samsung:
- Go to Settings → Notifications → Do Not Disturb
- Tap "Turn on as scheduled" and toggle it Off
How To Allow Certain Contacts Through DND
Instead of turning DND off entirely, you can let important calls through:
iPhone:
- Settings → Focus → Do Not Disturb → "Allowed Notifications"
- Under "People," tap "Add People" and select contacts whose calls should come through
- Or set "Allow Calls From" → "Favorites" or "All Contacts"
Android:
- Settings → Notifications → Do Not Disturb → "People"
- Set "Calls" to allow from Starred contacts, Contacts, or specific people
- Set "Messages" to allow from specific people
Difference Between Do Not Disturb and Silent Mode
| Feature | Do Not Disturb | Silent Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Silences calls | Yes | Yes |
| Silences notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Allows exceptions | Yes (favorites, repeat callers) | No |
| Scheduled activation | Yes | No |
| Visual notifications still appear | Depends on settings | Yes |
| Alarms still ring | Yes (by default) | Yes |
Tested on iPhone 16 (iOS 18.3), Samsung Galaxy S25 (Android 15/One UI 7), Google Pixel 9 (Android 15), and OnePlus 13. Last updated March 2026 by the DevX editorial team.
