This
article will walk you through the process of activating and using one of the interesting
features sported by the Galaxy S5, referred to as the Do Not Disturb mode.
While this is a built-in function on the phone, a number of S5 owners are not
aware that such feature actually exists on their device.
The Do Not
Disturb function on Galaxy S5 is also known as the Blocking mode. As the name
implies, blocking mode allows you to block calls and notifications from going through.
The feature
is best used when you are in a meeting with your boss, on a date or sleeping
without any interruptions from unwanted phone calls.
Here's how to customize and use Do Not
Disturb/Blocking Mode function on your GS5 handset:
1. Go to
the Settings screen to get started.
2. Once
you're in the Settings screen,
scroll down until you see Blocking Mode
option.
Hint:
Another way
to get there is by going to shortcuts in the notification bar and then tap and hold on the Blocking Mode icon. Both ways will activate or open up the Settings
for you to configure this feature.
3. You can
turn Blocking Mode on or off at the
upper-right portion on the GS5 main screen. In this case, you will need to turn
it ON to initiate the setup process.
Hint:
An
indication that the Block Mode is already turned on or enabled on the Galaxy S5
is a small circle with a dash icon showing in the status bar.
If you see
the Blocking Mode is on, you may now begin with the settings configuration.
How to configure Block Mode on GS5
1.
Depending on your preference, you can select what type of alerts or sounds are
blocked with the Do Not Disturb style feature. Based on most users' preference,
the best options to check are Block
incoming calls and Turn off
notifications. In case you are using your GS5 phone as an alarm clock, be
sure not to put a check mark on the
box to Turn Off Alarm and Time.
2. You can
also choose when the GS5 Blocking mode is On.
If you plan to control it manually,
turn on the Blocking Mode feature, otherwise you can set a schedule for it to
activate automatically. You can also choose a time to start and stop Blocking
Mode if you want.
3. You can
also allow specific contacts through even when Blocking Mode is ON. In the
final area of the Blocking Mode settings options, you may choose to block all, allow all contacts to call through or choose Favorites or a Custom
contact list.
Choosing
the Favorites option means that anyone in your contact list with a star at the
top can call through. A Custom list on the other hand means you can
add to the list at the bottom of the Do Not Disturb page.
Either you
want to enjoy a night of sleep or attend a meeting without any interruptions
from unwanted phone calls, the Block Mode or Do Not Disturb function on your
Galaxy S5 will take care all of it for you. All you have to do is to first
enable or turn on this function on your phone.
Hint: When the
call is blocked, the display may show the call but it won't make a noise. Also,
the caller will not know they are being blocked.
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