You turn on your smartphone to check for an important message, but you see a crossed-out month or crescent in a status bar? That means you activate Do Not Disturb, which blocks calls and notifications. On Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones, this feature is implemented very deeply, and sometimes it can be harder to turn it off than turn it on, especially if automation is enabled.
Users often experience a phone that is silent at the wrong time, skipping calls from loved ones or alarm clocks. MIUI and HyperOS have their own audio profile management features that differ from pure Android. In this article, we will discuss in detail all ways to force the function to be disabled, set schedules and create exceptions for important contacts.
Don't ignore this issue, as misconfiguring notifications can lead to critical information being passed through the curtain, and we'll look at not only standard methods, but also hidden settings that are often overlooked. The right configuration will allow you to enjoy the silence at night, but guaranteed to hear the call in the morning.
Quick shutdown through notification curtain and control panel
The most obvious and quick way to get sound back is to use the quick access panel, but there's a caveat on the MIUI shell: sometimes the icon can be hidden in the second page of the menu, you just swipe down from the top of the screen to open the curtain.
If you don't see a crescent icon, try swiping left or right on the bottom of the icon panel. Find the Do Not Disturb button and press it. If it's on blue or orange, the mode is active. Pressing it again should deactivate the function.
Sometimes the system can stick and the visual display doesn't match the real state, so try turning the mode on again, waiting a few seconds and turning it off again, and this action will restart the audio profile management service.
- 🌙 Swipe from top to bottom to open the curtains.
- 🔍 Find the crescent icon (you may need to flip through).
- 🔴 Click on the icon to turn grey (inactive).
It is worth noting that some versions of the firmware have a separate button for quick activation of the mode in the audio settings, which duplicates the function in the curtain. If the standard method did not help, move to a deeper setting through the settings menu.
Configure through the system menu of parameters
If the icon is missing or unresponsive, go to the deep settings menu, and this is where all the levers for controlling your Redmi's sound behavior are located. The path may vary slightly depending on the version of the shell, but the logic remains the same.
You have to open Settings and find the Sound and Vibration section. In some versions of MIUI, this item may be called just Sound. Inside this menu, look for the Do Not Disturb subsection. This is where the master switch that controls the state of the function is.
Inside this menu, you'll see a mode activation slider. If it's on, turn it off. But the most important thing is below: it's set up automatic rules. Often users forget that they've turned on automatic mode on a schedule or when they connect to Wi-Fi.
Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb → Turn off the switch☑️ Checking the sound settings
Note the Schedule or Auto Turn on section. If it ticks "On," then the phone will block notifications again at a predetermined time, even if you just turned off the mode manually. Make sure all automatic scripts are deactivated.
Scheduling and automatic switching management
One of the most annoying features is the automatic activation of the silent mode.The smartphone can switch to this mode at night, during meetings on the calendar or even when you put the phone down with the screen (Flip to Shhh feature, which sometimes conflicts with basic settings).
Go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Don’t Disturb → Schedule. There may be several active profiles here, like a Sleep or Meet profile, and you either need to delete them or turn off the activation switch for each of them.
If this option is active, any visit on your calendar marked as "Busy" will jam your phone. This is convenient for office workers, but can come as a surprise to those who do not follow the events on the calendar.
⚠️ Warning: Check if the "Sleep Mode" feature is enabled in the Digital Well-Being or Health app.These apps can force Do Not Disturb mode to be enabled at a given time, ignoring standard audio settings.
If you use third-party alarm apps or sleep trackers, they may also have their own Do Not Disturb mode management permissions. Check the settings of apps like Sleep Cycle or Alarmy and revoke their rights if they interfere.
Hidden triggers of automation
After turning off all schedules, it is recommended to restart the device, which will clear the cache of system services and is guaranteed to reset all temporary flags that could keep the phone quiet.
Set up exceptions: calls and messages
Sometimes the user doesn't have to turn off the "Do Not Disturb" mode completely, but only configure it to skip calls from favorite contacts, which is the perfect balance between wanting to relax and having to be connected.
In the mode settings menu, you'll find a "Calls" or "Calls" section, and by default, it can be "Nobody"; change it to "Favorites" or "Contacts," in which case the phone will only vibrate or ring for those in your phone book.
The section on "Repeat Calls" deserves special attention, and if you activate this option, if the same person calls you twice within 3-5 minutes, the second call will be sound, which is a critical feature for emergency situations.
| Type of notification | Possible settings | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Calls. | No one, Chosen Ones, All Contacts | Put "Favourites" + "Repeats" |
| Messages (SMS) | No one, the Chosen Ones, All | It is better to leave "Nobody" for silence. |
| Alarm clocks | Always working/Disabled | Be sure to include (priority) |
| Notification of annexes | All/Nobody/Favorites | Choose only messengers |
Don’t forget to set up specific apps. Even if Do Not Disturb mode allows notifications, the app itself (like Telegram or Viber) can have its own internal Do Not Disturb settings for individual chats.
Problem Solving: If the regime is not switched off
There are times when a software failure causes the phone to ignore your commands, you turn off the mode, but after a second it turns on again, or the icon in the status bar disappears, but the calls do not pass, this indicates a conflict of processes.
First, try a forced reboot. Press the power button and volume button (up or down, depending on the model) for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and the MI or Redmi logo appears, which helps in 90% of software glitches.
If the reboot didn't work, check if the In-Pack mode is activated. The proximity sensor may mistakenly detect that the phone is in your pocket and turn on silence mode. Clean the top of the screen for dirt and check the case.
⚠️ Note: If you have a custom theme installed, it may conflict with system icons and features. Try temporarily returning a standard theme in the Themes app to see if the problem will go away.
As a last resort, you can reset your audio settings. To do this, from the Settings menu → Advanced Settings → Recover and Reset, select the option to reset your Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth settings. Sometimes this action “cures” and audio profiles, although it does not directly apply to sound.
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If the problem occurs after installing a particular app, try running the phone in safe mode (click the shutdown button, then press the "Switch off" button on the screen for a long time). If in safe mode "Do not disturb" turns off normally, the third-party application is to blame.
Using a voice assistant to manage
Modern MIUI and HyperOS shells allow voice control of system functions, which can be a convenient alternative way if the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or you are too lazy to climb the menu.
You can use the built-in XiaoAI assent (in Chinese versions) or Google Assistant. Just say, "OK, Google, turn off Do Not Disturb" or "Hey Google, turn off Do Not Disturb." The system should respond instantly.
To do this, make sure that the assistant has the appropriate permissions. In the Google Assistant settings, check the Devices section and make sure that system settings are allowed, which is especially true for global firmware versions.
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Voice control is not just a toy, but a working tool for emergency access to settings when the system interface freezes or the sensor behaves incorrectly.
You can also configure automation scenarios through the Mi Remote app or third-party programs like MacroDroid to turn off when connecting to your home Wi-Fi network if you only want to hear calls at home.