Do Not Disturb (DND) on your iPhone 11 is a useful feature that helps you stay focused and avoid interruptions during specific times. However, there may be moments when you want to turn off Do Not Disturb without completely deleting it.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how to disable Do Not Disturb temporarily or modify its settings to allow certain notifications on your iPhone 11.
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How to Turn Off Do Not Disturb on iPhone
To turn off Do Not Disturb on your iPhone 11 without deleting it:
- Access Control Center: Swipe down from the top right corner of your iPhone screen to open the Control Center.
- Locate Do Not Disturb: In the Control Center, find the crescent moon icon, which represents Do Not Disturb. It’s usually located in the top row of icons.
- Toggle Off Do Not Disturb: Tap the Do Not Disturb icon to disable it. The icon will turn white, indicating that Do Not Disturb is off.
How to Disable Do Not Disturb on iPhone
If you’ve set up Do Not Disturb with a schedule and want to disable it completely:
- Open Settings: Go to the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
- Scroll Down: Scroll down and tap “Do Not Disturb.”
- Toggle Off Do Not Disturb: In the Do Not Disturb settings, you’ll find a switch at the top. Slide it to the left to disable Do Not Disturb.
How to Temporarily Turn Off Do Not Disturb on iPhone
If you want to turn off Do Not Disturb for a short duration and then have it automatically turn back on, you can set up a Temporary Override:
- Open Settings: Go to the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
- Scroll Down: Scroll down and tap “Do Not Disturb.”
- Tap on “Scheduled”: In the Do Not Disturb settings, tap on “Scheduled.”
- Choose a Duration: Select the duration you want Do Not Disturb to be turned off. You can choose options like “For 1 Hour,” “Until This Evening,” or “Until I Leave This Location.”
- Activate Temporary Override: After selecting a duration, tap “Temporary” to activate the temporary override. Do Not Disturb will automatically turn back on after the chosen duration expires.
How to Set Do Not Disturb to Only Allow Certain Notifications on iPhone
If you want to allow certain notifications while in Do Not Disturb mode:
- Open Settings: Go to the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
- Scroll Down: Scroll down and tap “Do Not Disturb.”
- Enable “Allow Calls From”: In the Do Not Disturb settings, you’ll find an option called “Allow Calls From.” Tap it.
- Choose Your Contacts: You can select “Favorites” to allow calls and messages from contacts marked as favorites in your Contacts app, or you can choose “All Contacts” to allow calls from everyone in your contacts list.
- Back to Do Not Disturb: Go back to the main Do Not Disturb settings screen by tapping “Back” or “Do Not Disturb.”
How to Make Exceptions for Do Not Disturb on iPhone
To make exceptions for specific apps or services while in Do Not Disturb mode:
- Open Settings: Go to the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
- Scroll Down: Scroll down and tap “Do Not Disturb.”
- Allow Notifications: Under the Do Not Disturb settings, you’ll find an option called “Allow Notifications From.” Tap it.
- Choose Apps or Services: You can select specific apps or services that you want to receive notifications from while in Do Not Disturb mode.
- Back to Do Not Disturb: Return to the main Do Not Disturb settings screen to ensure the exceptions are applied.
Do Not Disturb on your iPhone 11 is a valuable feature for managing interruptions and staying focused. You can easily turn it off temporarily or modify its settings to allow certain notifications, calls, and messages. By customizing Do Not Disturb to suit your needs, you can strike a balance between staying connected and having moments of uninterrupted focus.
