Since upgrading to iOS 16, the do not disturb function is not working the same for me. Messages, calls, and most apps do not show notifications (as expected) however, gmail and other random apps on my phone are still allowing notifications through. How do I fix this?
iPhone 13, iOS 16
Which is why there is a simple on/off switch in the control center. You don’t have to set up anything. The set up features are there because lots of people complained that simple on/off wasn’t enough, they wanted time of day, different schedules for different days, a setting based on location (e.g., at the gym, at work, when driving), etc. So Apple added all of the features that users clamored for. But you can still just turn it on or off.
Back in the Old Days you still had to say what happened when you turned on DND; block everyone, everyone except favorites, everyone except your SO, etc. You still need to do that. Do Not Disturb setup has been made much more flexible, but this has come at the cost of much more complication. To get it working again, do these steps ONCE:
All of the above is a one-time setup. After that, turn DND on or off with the Control Center Focus button. You can optionally set one or more schedules by going to:
Settings/Focus/Do Not Disturb/Set a Schedule.
I would like to have a simple on off switch back. I don’t want to have to set up times, themes, etc. I just want to be able to turn it on and off when I need to and you can’t.it’s very frustrating. I’m on call for work and have elderly family members so I like to use dnd for those purposes. I can silence everyone but needed calls.
I still don’t like or agree with the changes. I don’t want to have to program work/sleep. I just want the on off back. I know it’s not coming back. Every update Apple makes things more complicated and not user friendly. Don’t get me started on the podcast app update from like 3 years ago lol.
AppleHostage1026 wrote:
I still don’t like or agree with the changes. I don’t want to have to program work/sleep. I just want the on off back. I know it’s not coming back.
Did you read the thread? It's very easy to turn it on and off. It wasn't removed, just moved.
I did read the thread-thank you for the italics. You still have to set up focus for sleep or work or the other option correct? And from there it was prompting me to choose times. I did not go further from there. I don’t have an on off switch in my control panel . That’s what I’m asking for. Just a basic dnd if you choose to use one.
AppleHostage1026 wrote:
I did read the thread-thank you for the italics. You still have to set up focus for sleep or work or the other option correct?
NOT CORRECT. You only have to set up generic Do not Disturb, just as you always did. It has a couple of additional options, but it is basically the same setup to define who can and cannot call you when DND is on. You don’t have to set up sleep, work, driving, or any other focus setting. You can ignore them, or if they really bother you, you can delete all of the focus options except DND.
AppleHostage1026 wrote:
I still don’t like or agree with the changes. I don’t want to have to program work/sleep. I just want the on off back. I know it’s not coming back. Every update Apple makes things more complicated and not user friendly. Don’t get me started on the podcast app update from like 3 years ago lol.
What part of “you don’t have to program work/sleep” is that hard to understand? YOU DON’T HAVE TO PROGRAM WORK/SLEEP. How many times do you have to be told this?
YOU DON’T HAVE TO PROGRAM WORK/SLEEP.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO PROGRAM WORK/SLEEP.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO PROGRAM WORK/SLEEP.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO PROGRAM WORK/SLEEP.
This answer does not resolve the issue.
is there a way to manually set DND quickly?
This doesn't fix the problem. And even with the silent mode on, sometimes an audible notification comes through and also sometimes a vibration comes through.
FIX DO NOT DISTURB!!! WHY CHANGE SOMETHING THAT HAS WORKED SIMPLY FOR Y.E.A.R.S. A SIMPLE TOGGLE SWITCH LIKE BEFORE!!!
In addition to the indicators on the Control Center page, you can also set a different wallpaper image when DND is on.
Agree!
Agree!
The old system allowed the user to turn on, do not disturb occasionally, even though they also have a schedule and some automations. That was a useful function. Please bring it back.
It’s still there. I use it almost every day. Open the Control Center and tap the icon with the crescent moon to turn on or off.
It is the same on all hardware:
Do not disturb iOS 16
