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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.

HMD · AndroidAbout 2 minutes3 steps · 3 with pictures
Follow along on your device

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

STEP 1 OF 3

Open Settings

Open Settings and use the search box to search for Do Not Disturb.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Settings screen with Search settings highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Settings

Open Settings and use the search box to search for Do Not Disturb.

Example Settings screen with Search settings highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Do Not Disturb

Select Do Not Disturb from the search results.

Example Search results screen with Do Not Disturb highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Turn it on

Switch Do Not Disturb on now, or set a schedule such as overnight.

You can usually still allow calls from starred contacts to get through.

Example Do Not Disturb screen with Turn on now highlighted.
Step 3

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.

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

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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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