Do Not Disturb vs. Silent vs. Airplane Mode on Android: Know the Difference
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What Is Silent Mode on Android
When you enablesilent mode, you will not hear call alerts or notifications. However, you will still hear your device vibrate and light up the display for notifications. You will continue to receive the sound of alarms, though.
To enable silent mode, use the volume keys and tap on the silent mode icon. Alternatively, go toSettings>Sound & Vibrationsand enableSilent Mode.
If you don’t want your device to vibrate in silent mode, adjust the settings in theSound & Vibrationmenu.
What Is Do Not Disturb on Android
When you enable Do Not Disturb, you can’t hear alerts for notifications and calls. Further, your phone will not vibrate or light up to show notifications. You can unlock your phone and then see all the notifications you received while you were on DND. Do note that you can still listen to alarms in DND.
Go toSettings>Sound & Vibrationto enable DND. Alternatively, you can also enable DND from the quick settings menu.
You can also modify a few settings for DND. However, these options depend upon the Android device you are using.
On my Xiaomi device, I can allow calls for all my contacts or starred contacts when DND is on. I can also schedule DND and choose to receive notifications for repeated calls. On a Pixel device, you can allow notifications from specific apps while using DND.
Also Read:How to fix Do Not Disturb turning on automatically on Android
What Is Airplane Mode on Android
Airplane modedisconnects your device from cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth networks. You can still enable and use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in airplane mode. However, you can’t use your cellular networks in airplane mode.
To enable it, tap theairplane iconin the quick settings menu. Alternatively, go toSettings>Network>Airplane Modeand enable the option.
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Last updated on 15 May, 2024
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