How to disable “Do not disturb” on Xiaomi: all ways (including hidden)

Do Not Disturb (DND) mode on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is a useful feature for concentration or sleep, but sometimes it works inappropriately. Did you miss an important call, didn't hear the alarm or just forgot to turn off the mode? In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off Do Not Disturb on MIUI, including hidden settings and nuances for different versions of the firmware.

MIUI offers several mode management options, from quickly shutting down through the notification curtain to fine-tuning exceptions for individual contacts or applications. We will look at not only standard methods, but also rarely mentioned tricks - for example, how to turn off DND through ADB or if the screen is blocked.

The article is relevant for all modern Xiaomi devices (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 13, etc.) based on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS. If your model is older, check the firmware version in Settings → About the phone.

1. Quick shutdown via notification panel

The most obvious and quick way is to use the notification curtain, which works on all Xiaomi devices, regardless of the version of MIUI, and takes no more than 5 seconds.

How to do this:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the “Do Not Disturb” icon (usually a crossed bell or crescent).
• 🔘 Slip on it once - the mode will shut down immediately.

If the icon is not on the main panel:

1. Open the curtain completely (swipe twice or hold the first swipe).
2. Find the Edit button (pencil in the upper right corner).
3. Drag the DND icon to the active area.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. HyperOS) may have the icon hidden behind the Three Dots button, and check if the automatic mode is on schedule, which may include: DND again a few minutes later.

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If the notification panel doesn’t respond to swipes, try unlocking the screen or rebooting the phone – this is a common mistake after a long device downtime.

2. Disconnection through system settings

If the fast way doesn't work (for example, the icon is gray and inactive), you have to get into the settings, which is more reliable, because it allows you not only to turn off the mode, but also to adjust its behavior in the future.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Choose Not to Disturb.
4. At the top of the screen, move the slider to the off position.

On the DND settings screen, you will also see:

• 🕒 Schedule – if the tick is ticked, the mode is switched on automatically by time.
• 📱 Exceptions: You can allow calls from selected contacts even when you are active. DND.
• 🔔 Rules – settings for games, meetings or sleep (in new versions) MIUI).

Scheduled shutdown (if the mode is switched on itself)

One of the most common problems is that DND activates automatically on a schedule, even if you haven't set it up.

• 🌙 Sleep mode (in some firmware it is tied to the DND).
• 📅 Synchronize with the calendar (for example, during meetings).
• 🤖 Automation (if you have used Google Assistant or Mi Automation).

How to turn off automatic activation:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb → Schedule.
2. Remove the ticks in front of all items (Dream, Calendar Events, etc.).
3. Check the Rules section – there may be hidden triggers (e.g., while playing or when connecting to a Bluetooth device).

If the problem persists:

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes failures in the background process of com.android.server.telecom lead to spontaneous turn on DND.
• 🛠️ Reset the Sound and Vibration settings (at the end of the section Do not disturb have button Reset Settings).

4. Disconnect for individual applications or contacts

Sometimes Do Not Disturb blocks notifications selectively — for example, you don't hear calls from certain people or you don't get notifications from messengers — in which case you don't have to turn off the DND completely: just configure exceptions.

How to allow notifications for specific contacts:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb → Exceptions.
2. Select Calls or Messages.
3. Add contacts to the Excluded list (or select a group, such as Favorites).

For applications:

1. In the same Exclusions section, select the Applications.
2. Add messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram), mail or other programs from which you want to receive notifications.

Please note:

• ⚠️ Exceptions only work if they are DND manually, not on schedule.
• 🔔 You can set up a call again for calls – if someone calls twice within 3 minutes, the call will pass.
• 📱 In HyperOS, exceptions are set up separately for Sleep Mode and Generality. DND.

Make sure that important contacts are added in the exceptions.

Check if notifications for messengers are allowed

Turn off the call if it interferes.

Reboot your phone after the changes-->

5. Reset the "Do Not Disturb" settings to factory

If the mode behaves unpredictable (turns on itself, does not turn off or blocks all notifications), resetting DND will help. This will return all settings to the default values, but will not affect other settings of the phone.

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Scroll down and click Reset settings (or Restore default values).
3. Confirm the action.

What happens after the dump:

• ✅ All schedules and rules will be removed.
• ✅ Exemptions for contacts and applications will reset.
• ✅ The "Alarms Only" mode will be turned off.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO F3) You may need to reset after reset, otherwise the settings will not apply fully. DND with energy saving mode (in Settings) → Battery).

If the reset didn’t work, try a more radical method:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.


2.Look for the Settings app (or Settings).




3. Click "Storage" → "Clear Cache" and "Clear Data".




4. Reboot the phone.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing works)

In rare cases, Do Not Disturb will freeze in an active state and not be turned off by standard methods.

• 🔄 Failed update MIUI.
• 🤖 Conflict with third-party applications (e.g. Greenify or Automation Apps).
• 🔋 Battery discharge to 0%.

What to do in such cases:

Method 1: Through ADB (for advanced users)

If you have a computer and USB debugging is enabled, you can disable DND via the command:

adb shell settings put global zen_mode 0

How to do this:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and allow debugging.
2. Open the command line (or Terminal on Mac/Linux).
3. Enter the command above and press Enter.

Method 2: Through Safe Mode

If the problem is caused by a third-party application:

1. Press the power button before the off menu appears.
2. Hold your finger to turn off - a suggestion will appear to go to Safe Mode.
3. Verify and check if DND is operating in safe mode, and if so, remove newly installed applications.

Method 3: Reset all settings (last measure)

If nothing helps, reset your phone settings (without deleting data):

1. Settings → About the phone → Resetting settings.
2. Select Network and Sound Reset (does not affect files).

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Before resetting, check if the developer mode is activated with forced DND (in Settings → Additional → For developers → Do not disturb).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's "Do Not Disturb" mode