Why Am I Getting Notifications When Do Not Disturb Is On?

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On iPhone

Apple has incorporated DND under Focus (an extended version of Do Not Disturb). So, the fixes below concentrate on Focus as a whole.

Fix 1. Toggle off Share Across Devices

Focus is an essential part of the Apple ecosystem. When you disable Focus on your iPad or Mac, the system disables the same on your iPhone. Due to this, you may start receiving alerts from your iPhone.

You can disable the Share Across Devices toggle so that your iPhone’s focus status remains unaffected.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand go toFocus.

Step 2:Disable theShare Across Devicestoggle.

Fix 2. Remove App or Contact Exception

Maybe the application or contact you received notification from is added as an exception in DND (Focus mode). Check and remove the apps or contacts from the Focus profile.

Step 1:OpenSettingson your iPhone. SelectFocus.

Step 2:Select the activeFocus profile.

Step 3: TapApps. Select the– iconon the app to remove it from the list.

Step 4: TapPeople. Tap the– iconabove the people you want to remove.

No one prefers tobe disturbed while their phone is in active DND mode. If you frequently get calls when Do Not Disturb is on, read ourdedicated post to learn how to fix the problem.

Fix 3. Disable Time-Sensitive Notifications on iPhone

The iOS system will send notifications marked as Time Sensitive to your iPhone. So, you’ll get alerts even from the apps that aren’t in your allowed list. Here’s how to stop the behavior on your iPhone.

Step 1:LaunchSettingson iPhone. Move toFocusand select afocus profile.

Step 2:Select theAppsmenu. Disable theTime-Sensitive Notificationstoggle.

Tip: If you’re facing trouble turning offDo Not Disturb on iPhone, follow the linked guide.

On Android Devices

While the overall fixes are similar to those we followed for the iPhone, the steps differ slightly. Moreover, the exact steps may vary depending on the Android version being used.

Fix 1. Remove App or Contact Exception

Step 1:OpenSettings. Go toNotifications.

Step 2:TapDo Not Disturbunder theGeneralmenu.

Step 3:SelectApps. Check the list of apps that can interrupt in an active DND mode. Open an app anddisable all notificationsfrom the following menu.

Step 4:SelectPeople. TapMessagesand check the box forNone. Repeat the same for the Phone, and you should be good to go.

Fix 3. Disable Override Do Not Disturb

Android users can override do not disturb for specific app notification channels. Here’s how to stop such notifications from appearing in an active do-not-disturb mode.

Step 1:Long-tapthe app. Selectito open the app info menu.

Step 2:SelectNotifications.

Step 3:Select a notification channel. Scroll down to disableOverride Do Not Disturb.

Tip: If you’re facing trouble turning offDo Not Disturb on Android devices, follow the linked guide.

Fix 3. Disable Wireless Emergency Alerts

Wireless emergency alerts will overcome do-not-disturb mode on your Android phone. Here’s how to disable such alerts on Android.

Step 1:OpenNotificationsin Android Settings. Go toWireless Emergency Alerts.

Step 2:DisableAllow alertsfrom the following menu.

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Last updated on 26 August, 2024

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