Focus Mode not working

Even when I change who is allowed to break through the focus mode it does not change. I am still getting texts from people even though they are not allowed.


I have even deleted it and made a new one and it still does not work.

iPhone 11

Posted on Mar 2, 2022 10:14 AM

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Posted on Mar 3, 2022 9:36 AM

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When Focus is enabled for Messages, the notifications, text tones are silenced. However, the messages are still able to be sent.

"When you set a Focus, the icon appears in the status bar and on your Lock Screen, and your status is automatically displayed in the Messages app. When people try to send you a message, they'll see that you’ve silenced notifications, but they can still notify you if it's urgent."

From the article viewed before posting, Use Focus on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

This is in the section titled "Turn on Focus".


Take care!

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Mar 3, 2022 9:36 AM in response to Not-a-bot-

Hello Not-a-bot-,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities! 


When Focus is enabled for Messages, the notifications, text tones are silenced. However, the messages are still able to be sent.

"When you set a Focus, the icon appears in the status bar and on your Lock Screen, and your status is automatically displayed in the Messages app. When people try to send you a message, they'll see that you’ve silenced notifications, but they can still notify you if it's urgent."

From the article viewed before posting, Use Focus on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

This is in the section titled "Turn on Focus".


Take care!

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