Anyone find it strange that Android still doesn't have a 'do not disturb' mode?

[worknman]

Surely, I can't be the only Android user on the planet who wants to silence notifications and phone calls when sleeping, but still allow a couple of people to ring through? This would be especially handy when I'm on call for work. This is one area where iOS has an advantage. Even Cyanogenmod, which allows you to set 'quiet hours' doesn't give you any control over who is allowed to call you during this time.

I know there are several DND apps in the play store... I tried one, and the auto-text responder worked about half the time, and the phone would still light up when I'd get a non-whitelisted call (not cool in a dark room). Not sure if any of the others work any better.....

IMO, this is something that should've been there since v1 of the OS, but it still is mysteriously absent. I guess none of the Android devs have ever had to work shift work and/or sleep during the day.

 

[Aquila]

I know that a hardware accessory (alarm clock I think) that was recently reviewed had an app that accomplished this and it worked well, but if I recall right it is a kickstarter and not for sale yet. Moto's sleep mode doesn't allow anyone through, but I kinda agree this would be a great feature to have just baked into Android so that third parties and OEM's don't have to try to figure it out.

 

[Euan Tan]

My Lg G2 has a "Quiet Mode" which blocks calls and puts phone into silent and messages will not turn on screen... but it also allows me to set certain contacts to be able to call me and auto reply to blocked calls with a re-made message...

But Yeah, Android in general should have this feature.

 

[thekarens]

There's a couple apps that do that. I've got my phone set that only my family rings through at night.

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[worknman]

There's a couple apps that do that. I've got my phone set that only my family rings through at night.

Just curious... which app do you use?

 

[Ry]

I know that a hardware accessory (alarm clock I think) that was recently reviewed had an app that accomplished this and it worked well, but if I recall right it is a kickstarter and not for sale yet. Moto's sleep mode doesn't allow anyone through, but I kinda agree this would be a great feature to have just baked into Android so that third parties and OEM's don't have to try to figure it out.

On the X, favorites can get through. If someone calls twice within five minutes, they'll get through too.

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[Aquila]

On the X, favorites can get through. If someone calls twice within five minutes, they'll get through too.

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Didn't know that, thanks!

XT1060. Through spacetime.

 

[abazigal]

Doesn't tasker do that for you?

 

[worknman]

Doesn't tasker do that for you?

Probably, if you have time to learn how to use it I think somebody else said it was 'hit or miss'.

 

[Ry]

Didn't know that, thanks!

XT1060. Through spacetime.

Not built into Android though.

 

[garublador]

Yes, I find it very strange. It seems like it should be one of the core functions of any phone.

 

[robinhelenehebert]

Blocking mode works

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[Greggorr]

I have found that blocking mode does this. It showed up after the 4.3 update on my vzw gs4.

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[garublador]

I have found that blocking mode does this. It showed up after the 4.3 update on my vzw gs4.

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IIRC, Blocking Mode is a TouchWiz feature, not a feature built into Android.

 

[gone down south]

I my OS to be as lean as possible - if you want specific functionality go ahead and install it, but I'd rather stuff like that didn't clutter up my system.

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[The Hustleman]

Surely, I can't be the only Android user on the planet who wants to silence notifications and phone calls when sleeping, but still allow a couple of people to ring through? This would be especially handy when I'm on call for work. This is one area where iOS has an advantage. Even Cyanogenmod, which allows you to set 'quiet hours' doesn't give you any control over who is allowed to call you during this time.

I know there are several DND apps in the play store... I tried one, and the auto-text responder worked about half the time, and the phone would still light up when I'd get a non-whitelisted call (not cool in a dark room). Not sure if any of the others work any better.....

IMO, this is something that should've been there since v1 of the OS, but it still is mysteriously absent. I guess none of the Android devs have ever had to work shift work and/or sleep during the day.

Just use blocking mode, it works like a charm

 

[croaker68]

I use Do Not Disturb me. Works well, and is free.

 

[DenverRalphy]

Just use blocking mode, it works like a charm

The OP may not have a Samsung device.

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[TeknoBug]

*cough* Moto Assist.