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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn on Do Not Disturb

Silence calls and notifications for a while without switching the phone off.

Google Pixel · AndroidAbout 2 minutes5 steps · 5 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 5

Open the quick settings

Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Pixel Home screen with the top edge highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open the quick settings

Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

Pixel Home screen with the top edge highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Settings

Tap the Settings cog at the bottom right of the panel.

Pixel quick settings with the Settings cog highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Tap Modes

Scroll down and tap Modes.

Pixel Settings with Modes highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Tap Do Not Disturb

Modes with Do Not Disturb highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Tap Turn on now

Tap People or Apps on the same page to choose who can still reach you.

The Turn on now button highlighted.
Step 5

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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