Why does my phone still ring on focus mode?

Yes. When you've activated a Focus Lock session, you will still receive and answer incoming calls, and you will also continue receiving text messages as they come in. You can also use the Phone and Message app to make calls or respond to messages.
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Why does my iPhone still ring when focus is on?

Ensure Focus mode is actually enabled

If you're still getting calls, double-check to make sure Focus is enabled or not. You can switch on Focus mode manually from: iPhone Settings > Focus > tap a Focus name > enable its toggle from the top. iPhone Control Center > tap Focus > tap a Focus mode to turn it on.
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Why does my phone still ring on Do Not Disturb?

Similarly, an Android phone may ring while in Do Not Disturb mode if the same person calls twice within 15 minutes. To disable this setting, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb. Tap on Calls and messages and toggle off the Repeated callers option.
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How do I silence calls in focus mode?

Go to Settings > Focus. Tap Do Not Disturb. You can select allowed or silenced notifications from people and apps, connect your Lock Screen or Home Screen, have this Focus turn on automatically, and add Focus filters.
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Why am I still getting notifications on Do Not Disturb iPhone?

Your phone's active DND mode is ineffective against a barrage of notifications. Both Android and iOS allow users to set exceptions for a DND mode. For example, you can make an exception for email or social media apps in a DND mode and continue receiving notifications from them.
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Why am I still getting messages when I'm on Do Not Disturb?

Do Not Disturb will only stop your device for alerting you when you receive notifications. You will still get those notifications but your device won't ring, vibrate, or light up when it receives them.
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Will someone know if I put them on Do Not Disturb?

for Do Not Disturb) appears in the status bar and on the Lock Screen, and your status is automatically displayed in the Messages app. People who try to send you a message will see that you've silenced notifications, but they can still notify you if something is urgent.
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Does Focus mode reject calls?

This mode usually works by managing resources and using them for gaming. Android game mode can also block calls, block notifications and make gaming exclusive.
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Is Focus same as Do Not Disturb?

Both the "Do not Disturb" mode & "Focus" Mode are able to control the notifications from specific apps. When the modes are active blocking notifications, clearing away any open notifications from specific apps, and stopping any further notifications from showing up becomes possible.
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Why is my iPhone Do Not Disturb not working?

Go to Settings >Tap on General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Tap on Reset > Tap on Reset All Settings. And then you just need to wait for a few minutes, and after that, you can check whether the mode is working fine or not.
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Why doesn't my iPhone ring when Do Not Disturb is off?

If your iPhone is set to vibrate-only mode, it won't ring when you get a call. To fix this, put your phone back in ring mode by the Ring/Silent switch towards the screen. You'll find this switch on the top-left side of your iPhone,above the volume buttons.
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Why is my iPhone still ringing on silent?

The Emergency Bypass feature allows calls from specific contacts to ring even though the Silent and Do-not-disturb modes are active. Disabling this feature by editing the contacts for which Emergency Bypass is enabled can help resolve the problem.
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Why am I still receiving calls on Do Not Disturb iPhone iOS 15?

If you previously added quite a few family members and friends to your Favorites list, this may be the reason why you keep receiving calls even after you enabled Do Not Disturb. To change this, head to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb > People. Now, tap on Allow Calls From and select your preferred option.
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Does the alarm ring when iPhone is on focus?

Yes, but only Apple's default iOS alarm app is accessible during a Focus Lock session. All other alarm apps will not work in the middle of a Focus Lock session, so be sure to have an back-up just in case.
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Does alarm ring on Focus Mode iPhone?

As long as your alarm is set for the proper time and date, it will go off in Do Not Disturb, silent, and even airplane mode. Do Not Disturb, Sleep, and other Focus modes will only silence your other notifications, including phone calls, text messages, and app alerts.
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Why is Do Not Disturb so good?

It lets you suppress notifications you don't need to see while still letting important ones through. And don't forget that Do Not Disturb has a few driving options to look at too.
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What happens if I delete focus on iPhone?

By deleting a Focus you will no longer have access to enable it or use it, but you can always add one again or create a new one if you wish to use Focus Modes of that sort again.
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Do calls go straight to voicemail when focus is on?

With iOS 15, Apple introduced Focus, which houses Do Not Disturb, Do Not Disturb While Driving, and more. When Do Not Disturb While Driving or another Focus is on, your iPhone may go straight to voicemail.
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What does it sound like when someone has Do Not Disturb on?

Can You Tell if Someone Put You On Do Not Disturb? No, you cannot. Your phone will reach that person's voicemail as usual, but they won't hear their ringtone or see a notification on their home screen, so they will be unable to answer.
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What is the difference between Do Not Disturb and blocking someone?

The only difference is that your phone will not ring or vibrate in response to those calls and notifications.
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How do you get through someone's Do Not Disturb?

On Sound and vibration screen, scroll down and tap on Do Not Disturb. On Do Not Disturb screen, scroll down and select Calls, messages and conversations option, located under “Exceptions” section. On the next screen, tap on Calls and select Favorite contacts only option in the menu that appears.
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What is the difference between sleep mode and Do Not Disturb?

Sleep Mode is silence on phone calls on top of DND. The Do Not Disturb mode disables certain apps and activities on the phone.
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How do I allow certain calls on my iPhone on Do Not Disturb?

Get calls from a group of contacts
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap “Do Not Disturb”
  3. Toggle Do Not Disturb to “on”
  4. In the Phone section of the screen, tap “Allow Calls From”
  5. You can choose to allow calls from Everyone, No One, or the contacts you've selected as Favorites. You can also make an exception for an existing Contacts group.
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How do I silence my iPhone and Unsilence?

How Do I Unsilence Calls?
  1. Move the switch on the left side of your iPhone toward you so that the orange disappears. ...
  2. To manage the sounds that signal calls and other alerts when Silent Mode is off, go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics. ...
  3. Under Vibrate, turn on Vibrate on Ring if preferred.
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