I've tried do not disturb, work, and focus. Unfortunately, emails, text messages, random "my fitness pal" reminders (what?), New York Times updates, and more are all coming through. I've never allowed any of this. How can I easily fix this on my iPhone?
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Without knowing exactly how you have your Focus configured, it's hard to say why it isn't working.
Do you have Settings>Focus>Do Not Disturb>"Intelligent Breakthrough and Silencing" enabled? I find having that enabled sometimes leads to unexpected results.
If you go to Settings>Focus>Do Not Disturg>Apps, do you have "Silence Notifications From" ticked?
You might also look at Schedules and Filters to see if you have anything unexpected enabled.
Without knowing exactly how you have your Focus configured, it's hard to say why it isn't working.
Do you have Settings>Focus>Do Not Disturb>"Intelligent Breakthrough and Silencing" enabled? I find having that enabled sometimes leads to unexpected results.
If you go to Settings>Focus>Do Not Disturg>Apps, do you have "Silence Notifications From" ticked?
You might also look at Schedules and Filters to see if you have anything unexpected enabled.
"Do Not Disturb Not Working After Latest iPhone 16 Update 3.2025: I've tried do not disturb, work, and focus. Unfortunately, emails, text messages, random 'my fitness pal' reminders (what?), New York Times updates, and more are all coming through. I've never allowed any of this. How can I easily fix this on my iPhone?"
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Blocking Messages:
A. Report These:
Hold these scoundrels accountable for their wrongdoings. If anything is vulgar or offensive, then you can report it to Apple and others (like the federal government). Use my User Tip: Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - User Tip
B. Using the App Called “Bouncer”:
For text messages, there is an app called Bouncer, which block messages out by keywords. But, if these are not text messages, then is would not be an option. Here is the link: Bouncer: Text Messages Blocker 4+ - App Store
C. Use Malwarebytes Mobile Security:
The free version blocks popups. The paid version blocks out known spam numbers, lets you add number to the block list, and allows you to report these numbers to the Developer. So, consider using it. Read the following post to see how to use this software: Blocked numbers - Apple Community
Get it Right in the App Store: Malwarebytes - Mobile Security - App Store
TheLittles wrote:
Hold these scoundrels accountable for their wrongdoings. If anything is vulgar or offensive, then you can report it to Apple and others (like the federal government).
What scoundrels? The OP appears to be getting notifications from apps on their phone at times they don't want them.
B. Using the App Called “Bouncer”:
For text messages, there is an app called Bouncer, which block messages out by keywords. But, if these are not text messages, then is would not be an option. Here is the link: Bouncer: Text Messages Blocker 4+ - App Store
C. Use Malwarebytes Mobile Security:
The free version blocks popups. The paid version blocks out known spam numbers, lets you add number to the block list, and allows you to report these numbers to the Developer. So, consider using it. Read the following post to see how to use this software: Blocked numbers - Apple Community
Get it Right in the App Store: Malwarebytes - Mobile Security - App Store
How will either of these stop app notifications?
IdrisSeabright Said:
Q1. “What scoundrels? The OP appears to be getting notifications from apps on their phone at times they don't want them.”
A1. Scammers(the no-good doers) getting these messages through.
Q2. “How will either of these stop app notifications?”
A2. As the OP Stated: “Unfortunately, emails, text messages, random 'my fitness pal' reminders (what?), New York Times updates, and more are all coming through”
TheLittles wrote:
IdrisSeabright Said:
Q1. “What scoundrels? The OP appears to be getting notifications from apps on their phone at times they don't want them.”
A1. Scammers(the no-good doers) getting these messages through.
Q2. “How will either of these stop app notifications?”
A2. As the OP Stated: “Unfortunately, emails, text messages, random 'my fitness pal' reminders (what?), New York Times updates, and more are all coming through”
They are notifications from the phone, not scams. "Reporting" notifications won't fix Focus.
TheLittles wrote:
Ah!
Not seeing Focus be capitalized (“F”) got me on that one.
It's a really awkward name, isn't it? And what do you call each individual set of settings (e.g. Do Not Disturb, Work, Driving)? Are they "a focus?" I still don't have a good answer to that.
“It's a really awkward name, isn't it? And what do you call each individual set of settings (e.g. Do Not Disturb, Work, Driving)? Are they "a focus?" I still don't have a good answer to that.”
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Me neither, when it comes to Focus. So, keep an eye out for scams.
“They are notifications from the phone, not scams. ‘Reporting’ notifications won't fix Focus.”
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Ah!
Not seeing Focus be capitalized (“F”) got me on that one.
Do Not Disturb Not Working After Latest iPhone 16 Update 3.2025
