How to remove 'Do Not Disturb' from iPhone

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"How do I remove 'Do Not Disturb' from iPhone?" is a popular question among iOS users lately. Although Do Not Disturb mode is useful for muting notifications, phone calls, alerts, and text messages while you're busy, there are times you welcome the disturbance.

If you're wondering how to disable the Do Not Disturb feature on your iPhone, worry not. We've not an easy, step-by-step guide on how to do just that.

How to remove 'Do Not Disturb' from iPhone

1. Go to Settings.

2. Tap on Focus.

Arrow pointing at Focus tab on iOS 16 — How to remove 'Do Not Disturb' on iPhone (Image credit: Future)

3. Tap on Do Not Disturb.

Red arrow pointing at Do Not Disturb on iOS 16 — How to remove Do Not Disturb from iPhone (Image credit: Future)

4. Make sure "Turn On Automatically" is turned off by tapping on the time followed by Delete Automation.

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Arrow pointing at Delete Automation — How to remove Do Not Disturb from iPhone (Image credit: Future)

5. Heading back to the Focus page, go through the Personal, Sleep and Work tabs, tap on Smart Automation, and tap on Delete Automation.

And voila, your phone should never switch on Do Not Disturb mode without your consent ever again.

Kimberly Gedeon, holding a Master's degree in International Journalism, launched her career as a journalist for MadameNoire's business beat in 2013. She loved translating stuffy stories about the economy, personal finance and investing into digestible, easy-to-understand, entertaining stories for young women of color. During her time on the business beat, she discovered her passion for tech as she dove into articles about tech entrepreneurship, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the latest tablets. After eight years of freelancing, dabbling in a myriad of beats, she's finally found a home at Laptop Mag that accepts her as the crypto-addicted, virtual reality-loving, investing-focused, tech-fascinated nerd she is. Woot!