Samsung Do Not Disturb: How to Turn It Off

Updated 10 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

To disable Do Not Disturb on a Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet, swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings and tap Do not disturb so it is no longer highlighted. If the setting turns itself back on, check for a scheduled time, a routine, or another automation that is enabling it.

Turn Off Do Not Disturb in Quick Settings

Swipe down from the top edge of the screen. On many Galaxy devices, a second swipe opens the full Quick Settings panel.
Find the Do not disturb tile. It may be on a later Quick Settings page; swipe sideways through the tiles if needed.
Tap the tile. When Do Not Disturb is off, the tile should no longer appear active. The icon and colors vary by software version and theme, so check its state rather than relying on one particular color.

If you do not see the tile, open the full Quick Settings panel and look for the edit option, often shown as a pencil or an overflow menu. You can add Do Not Disturb to the visible tiles. The exact edit control can vary across One UI versions and device models.

Turn It Off in Settings

You can also use the Settings app, which is useful when you want to check schedules or exceptions at the same time:

Open Settings.
Tap Notifications, then tap Do not disturb. On some software versions, the option may be located under a slightly different notifications menu.
Switch Do not disturb off.
Review any schedules or automatic rules on the same screen if the mode comes back later.

Menu labels and placement can differ by Galaxy model, region, and software version. If the path does not match your screen, use the search field at the top of Settings and search for “Do not disturb.” This finds the relevant setting without requiring you to guess which submenu contains it.

What Do Not Disturb Changes

Do Not Disturb is a notification-control mode. When it is on, the phone can silence or limit alerts such as calls, messages, and app notifications according to the settings you have chosen. It does not necessarily stop notifications from arriving; it changes how they interrupt or alert you. You can often still see them later in the notification panel.

It is different from turning the phone’s sound volume down. Lowering media or ringtone volume changes sound levels, while Do Not Disturb can apply rules to selected people, apps, calls, or times. It is also different from Airplane mode, which disables wireless connections, and from Power saving mode, which focuses on battery use.

Some Galaxy settings let you allow exceptions—for example, calls from selected contacts or alarms—while Do Not Disturb remains on. As a result, hearing one sound does not always mean the mode is off. Check the active tile or Settings switch to confirm its state.

Why It Turns Back On

If you switch Do Not Disturb off and later find it active again, another setting may have re-enabled it. Check the following common causes:

Schedules: A schedule can turn the mode on at particular days or times. In the Do Not Disturb settings, review scheduled periods and disable or edit any you do not want.
Modes and Routines: A routine or device mode may change notification settings when a condition is met, such as a time of day or a particular activity. Review Modes and Routines in Settings, if available on your device, and inspect their actions.
Quick Settings mis-tap: The tile may have been tapped accidentally. Check it again after unlocking the screen or rearrange the tiles if it is easy to hit by mistake.
Another connected device or app: Some apps and device features can manage notification behavior. If the setting changes without an obvious schedule, check recently configured modes and notification-related apps.

To identify the cause, note when the mode returns and compare that time with any schedule or routine. Avoid changing several settings at once; disabling one suspected automation at a time makes it easier to see what is responsible.

If Notifications Still Seem Silent

After turning Do Not Disturb off, check whether the specific alert is still being limited elsewhere. A muted conversation, an app’s notification category, a silent notification setting, or a low ringtone volume can all make alerts seem absent even when Do Not Disturb is disabled.

Open the app’s notification settings and confirm that notifications are allowed.
Check whether the conversation or contact has been muted inside the app.
Use the phone’s volume controls to review ringtone and notification volume, not just media volume.
Look at the notification panel to see whether alerts arrived silently or were delivered while the screen was off.

If the switch appears off but the phone still behaves unexpectedly, restart the device and check Settings again. If the issue persists, look for available software updates and consult Samsung’s support information for your specific model. A reset should not be the first step for a notification setting problem.

Choosing Between Do Not Disturb and Other Options

Turning the mode off is best when you want normal notifications again. If you only need some alerts, you may not need to disable it completely: use its exceptions to allow selected calls, alarms, or apps, where those controls are available. This can be helpful during focused work or overnight while still allowing an important contact to reach you.

For a short quiet period, check whether the Quick Settings tile offers a duration choice when enabled. Options vary by software version, so do not assume every device has the same choices. If you simply want fewer interruptions from one app, adjusting that app’s notification settings may be more precise than silencing alerts across the phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I quickly turn off Do Not Disturb on a Samsung phone?
Swipe down to open Quick Settings, then tap the Do not disturb tile so it is inactive. If the tile is not visible, swipe through the panel or find it in Settings.

Where is Do Not Disturb in Samsung Settings?
On many Galaxy devices, open Settings, tap Notifications, then Do not disturb. Menu placement can vary; search for the setting by name if you cannot find it.

Why does Do Not Disturb keep turning on by itself?
A schedule, Mode, or Routine may be switching it on automatically. Review the Do Not Disturb schedule and any relevant automation in Settings.

Will alarms ring when Do Not Disturb is on?
That depends on the exceptions configured for Do Not Disturb and the device’s software. Check its allowed alerts and test the settings rather than assuming alarms are always silenced or always allowed.

Does Do Not Disturb block calls and messages?
It can silence or limit their alerts, but it does not necessarily prevent them from arriving. The behavior depends on the exceptions and notification rules you have set.

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