In this article we will look at all the different steps you need to take in order to stop iOS Do Not Disturb (DND) feature from randomly activating on its own without any scheduled times set up on iPhone.
Troubleshooting iOS Do Not Disturb Feature Turns On by Itself Automatically without Any Scheduling on iPhone
Follow each of the troubleshooting solutions below and check whether one fixes the issue with Apple’s Do Not Disturb tool turning on by itself automatically without any schedule in place on an iPhone.
Check the Control Center
The first step to troubleshooting this issue is to check the Do Not Disturb settings in the Control Center. On an iPhone with iOS 13 or later, swipe down from the top-right corner of your device’s display to open the Control Center. If you see a crescent moon icon there, that indicates that Do Not Disturb is currently enabled. To turn it off manually, tap on the icon.
Disable App Scheduling
Do Not Disturb can also be activated automatically by setting it as part of an app schedule. To check if any apps have scheduled Do Not Disturb settings,
- Navigate to “Settings.”
- Click “Do Not Disturb” > “Scheduled.”
- Toggle off any active schedules for apps like Reminders or Calendar.
Change Location-Triggered DND
If you’ve thought about setting up location-triggered Do Not Disturb before but decided against it, now would be a good time to double-check that your settings weren’t changed accidentally. Do Not Disturb can be set to activate at certain locations, so if you are noticing its activation without warning or scheduling,
- Open “Settings” > “Do Not Disturb” and
- Navigate to “Location.”
- Disable any active location triggers there.
Refreshing Do Not Disturb Settings
If all else fails, try refreshing your phone’s Do Not Disturb settings altogether by going into “General” > tapping on “Reset” in the bottom menu > selecting “Reset Network Settings.” This will close out existing apps, including those running in the background, which could interfere with your device’s system settings, causing unwanted behaviors like slyly turning on Do Not Disturb mode every once in a while despite no current scheduling being set up for it.
Updating iOS Software on your Apple Device
Another quick fix for this issue could be downloading upgrades and updating your iPhone’s iOS software to the latest available version.
- Go into “Settings” > “General.”
- Select “Software Update.”
- Wait until it downloads, and then install it on your iPhone device.
This action will result in a slew of bug fixes, security patches, improvements, and overall system optimization, resulting in a better user experience and the elimination of unexpected bugged behaviors such as Do Not Disturb mode being enabled at random when no schedule has been set up for it beforehand.
Examine Hardware Components
Some of these problems can also be caused by faulty hardware, especially if you just installed a major update. If none of these steps fixed your problem or even got you close to fixing it, check for any worn-out or exposed hardware parts (like batteries) that might help your devices behave normally again. At this point, you probably need to get some new parts for everything to run smoothly again.
Get in Touch with Apple Support Services
If none of the above methods work to get rid of the annoying repeated auto-enablement of Do Not Disturb mode, contact Apple support services directly. When troubleshooting technical issues in iOS systems, phone calls or online chats are always recommended.
