How to remove the do not disturb focus on my iPhone?

Please help me get rid of do not disturb.


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Posted on Apr 13, 2023 12:33 PM

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Posted on Feb 26, 2024 4:43 AM

You can't permanently delete it but someone above gave a detailed description of how to turn it off! Lawrence Finch is his name.


Do Not Disturb is a permanent feature of iOS, but you don’t have to use it. If you really have no use for a feature that blocks notifications, alerts and calls at certain times (such as in performances, meetings, class, etc) you can disable it.


Do these steps ONCE:


  • Tap Settings
  • Tap Focus
  • Tap on any Focus settings that you will never use and remove them (you can add them back later if you change your mind, and even create new, custom ones)
  • Tap Do Not Disturb
  • Tap People
  • Tap Allow Notifications From
  • If anyone is listed who should not call you when DND is on delete them; if you don’t want any calls from anyone, any time, delete all people
  • Tap the dropdown next to Allow Calls From and choose Allowed People Only
  • Optionally, tap on Apps, then Allow Notifications From and don’t add any apps.


All of the above is a one-time setup. After that, turn DND on or off with the Control Center Focus button (see green circle in image below). You can optionally set one or more schedules by going to:

Settings/Focus/Do Not Disturb/Set a Schedule.



I copied and pasted his response in case it doesn't show up for you

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Jul 1, 2024 9:53 AM in response to PeppermintStick

PeppermintStick wrote:

Believe me, I will cancel my I-phone if I cannot receive calls!!!

I doubt anyone who participates in this forum cares which phone you choose.


Is this deleted under settings…where do I go when I open that???

You can't delete Focus or Do Not Disturb. But you also don't have to use it. Instructions on how to turn it off have been provided in this thread.

Jul 5, 2024 7:41 AM in response to Iphone1224

Iphone1224 wrote:

I have iPhone 12 pro max cant find how to disable the DO NOT DISTURBE why is this in the phone If I don't want to talk to anyone I don't answer!!It is a nascence

You cannot disable it completely. You can, however, turn it off. Instructions have been provided repeatedly in this thread. I suggest you start at the beginning.

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