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

Do Not Disturb (DND) on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a useful feature that blocks notifications, calls and alerts at a given time. But sometimes it works inappropriately: you miss an important call, don't hear an alarm or don't receive messages from messengers, and worst of all, when the mode turns on spontaneously, due to a failure in MIUI, an update error or incorrect automation settings.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to disable Do Not Disturb mode on the Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10, POCO and other models running MIUI 12/13/14. From simple methods (via the notification panel) to hidden chips (for example, disabling through ADB or resetting settings), and find out why the mode can turn on on on on on itself and how to prevent it.

If you're faced with a situation where the screen is locked, the sound is lost, and the crescent icon is on the status bar, don't panic. In 95% of cases, the problem is solved in 1-2 minutes. Let's start with the obvious and end with rare but working methods.

1. Disconnect through the notification panel (the fastest way)

This is the basic method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of the MIUI version. Suitable if the Do Not Disturb mode is turned on manually or on schedule.

What to do:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the crescent icon (🌙) — It can be in the front row or hidden under the button "More» (⋮).
• 🔘 If the icon is illuminated, the mode is active; if it is turned off, it is turned off.

If the badge is not visible:

1. Deploy the notification bar in its entirety (swipe twice).
2. Click on the text Management or pencil icon (✏️).
3. Find it in the “Do Not Disturb” list and drag it to the active area.

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If the notification bar doesn't open (hang), try unlocking the screen and swiping again. On some Redmi models, the gesture only works after unlocking.

This method will not work if:

• 🔒 Mode is enabled via schedule (automatically timed).

2. Disconnection in system settings

If the icon on the notification bar is missing or does not respond to clicks, go to the settings menu. This method is universal and works even on older versions of MIUI (for example, MIUI 11 on Redmi 7/8).

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon) ⚙️).
2. Go to Notifications and Status bar (on some firmwares – Sound and vibration).
3. Select the item Do not disturb.
4. At the top of the screen, move the slider to the off position.

If the slider is not present or is inactive:

• 🔄 Check the schedule tab - it is possible that the mode is turned on by the timer.
• 📊 Go to the Exclusions and make sure there are no active rules (e.g., “Alarms Only” or “Priority Notifications»).
• 🔒 Check out the Automation section (in some versions) MIUI It is hidden in the Additional settings).

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Important: Some models (Redmi Note 9 Pro, POCO X3) have a separate Do Not Disturb switch on Automatically, and if it is active, the mode will activate when connected to Bluetooth devices (e.g. headphones) or at a certain time.

3.Reset "Do Not Disturb" settings to factory

If the mode turns on on itself, and there is no obvious reason in the settings, resetting the configuration will help. This does not affect personal data (photos, messages), but will return all notification settings to the post-purchase state.

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Do not disturb.
2. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Resetting Settings.
3. Confirm the action.

After discharge:

• 🔄 All schedules and exceptions will be removed.
• 📵 Do Not Disturb will stop automatically.
• ⚠️ You will need to reconfigure your priority contacts and applications (if they were available).

If the reset didn't work, the problem goes deeper -- maybe it's a third-party app or a system failure.

Disconnection through buttons (hardware reset)

When the screen is not responsive to touch and Do Not Disturb mode blocks all sounds, you can try hardware shutdown, which works on all Xiaomi Redmis, but requires physical access to the buttons.

Instructions:

1. Press the power button for 10-15 seconds until the smartphone reboots.
2. If the mode is still active after the reboot, repeat the steps from the first or second partition.

For models with non-removable battery (Redmi Note 11, POCO F4):

• 🔋 Squeeze the power. + Increase volume by 20 seconds.
• 🔄 Release the buttons when the logo appears MI.

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Hardware reset does not delete data, but it can help if the smartphone “hangs” in “Do not disturb” mode due to a software failure.

If the problem persists after the reboot, check:

• 🔌 Are Bluetooth devices (headphones, watches) connected to the phone that can activate the mode.
• 📡 Are there any active energy saving modes (they sometimes block notifications).

5. Verification of automation and third-party applications

Often, the Do Not Disturb mode is not activated by itself, but on command from other programs.

• 🤖 Automation in MIUI (For example, the “Sleep” or “Work” rule»).
• 🛡️ Third-party SEOs (Clean Master, DU Battery Saver).
• 📅 Calendar apps (e.g. Google Calendar with the “Do Not Disturb” event»).

How to check:

Automation in MIUI:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Automation (or Smart Help).
2. Look through the active rule list. Look for the ones that mention Do Not Disturb or Quiet Mode.
3. Turn off suspicious rules or remove them.

Third-party annexes:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Sort the list by Permissions and find programs with notification management access.
• 🚫 Revoke permissions from unnecessary applications or remove them.

3. Google Calendar and other calendars:

• Open Google Calendar and check out the current day.
• If there is an event marked Do Not Disturb, delete it or edit it.

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After checking, restart your smartphone. If the mode is no longer on, the problem is solved. If not, move to the next section.

6. Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If all previous methods failed, the system is shut down via ADB. This method requires a computer and basic command line knowledge, but it is guaranteed to work even on “locked” firmware.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB.

Instructions:

1. Download Platform Tools from the Android Developers website and unpack the archive.
2. On your smartphone, turn on USB Debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers and turn on USB Debugging.

Connect your smartphone to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.

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ADB

adb shell settings put global zen_mode 0

Reboot the phone.

Team team. zen_mode 0 Forcedly disables Do Not Disturb mode at the system level, even if it is blocked by third-party applications.

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If the mode is turned on again after the command is executed, check the activity of the service com.android.server.zen via ADB with the adb shell dumpsys notification command.

To completely reset all the rules of notifications can be used:

adb shell pm clear com.android.providers.settings

⚠️ Warning: This command will reset all notification settings, including sounds and vibrations for apps.

7.Extreme measures: reset to factory settings

If none of these methods work, you'll have a complete reset, and that will delete all the data from your phone, so back up first.

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset.
2. Select Settings Reset.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

Resetting to factory settings is the last chance if all other methods fail, and 99 percent of the time, the problem is solved earlier.

Why does the “Do Not Disturb” mode turn on on its own?

If you regularly experience spontaneous switching on of the mode, the reasons may be as follows:

The most common reason is that the schedule is not set correctly, for example, the user once set up a night mode and then forgot about it, and sleep apps (Sleep as Android, Mi Fit) that integrate with system functions are also often the culprits.

If the problem occurs after the MIUI update, try:

• 🔄 Reverse to the previous version of the firmware.
• 📥 Install stable global firmware (if you have a beta version).

FAQ: Frequent questions