Use Sleep Mode On Galaxy S9

Hey there! Did you know that your smartphone has a super helpful feature called Do Not Disturb Mode? It’s the perfect way to have some uninterrupted time without turning off your phone or putting it in Flight Mode. Let me show you how to find and use it on your Galaxy S9.
Now, you might be wondering why it’s sometimes called Blocking Mode. Well, there could be a couple of reasons. One is that it’s basically a mode that blocks unwanted notifications from reaching you. Another reason could be that Samsung’s main competitor, Apple, actually uses the name ‘Do Not Disturb’ for a similar feature. But hey, let’s not get caught up in the naming game. The important thing is that this mode can be a lifesaver when you need to focus on something important and don’t want any unexpected distractions.

How To Turn On The Blocking Mode On Galaxy S9

1. First, go to the Settings menu on your Galaxy S9.
2. Once you’re in the Settings menu, tap on Blocking Mode.
3. To activate the blocking mode, simply tap the toggle switch ON. You’ll find it in the top-right corner of your screen.

You’ll know that the blocking mode is activated when you see a small circle with a dash in the center on your status bar.

How To Configure The Blocking Mode On Galaxy S9

So, now that you’ve turned on the blocking mode, let me walk you through some customization options. There are a few features you can tweak to make sure it works exactly the way you want it to. Let’s start with these two easy options:

• You can block incoming calls.
• You can turn off notifications.

Oh, and a quick tip: if you have any alarms set to wake you up in the morning, make sure not to check the “Turn off alarm and time” option. We don’t want you oversleeping!

But here’s the cool part: the blocking mode also lets you set a specific time interval when it should be active. This means you don’t have to manually turn it on and off all the time. The only downside is that you can’t control other time-related settings like calendars or weekly differences. It’s just the time interval you can play around with.

How to Set Exemptions for the Blocking Mode

Now, I bet you’re wondering what happens if someone really important needs to reach you while the blocking mode is on. Well, don’t worry! You can still allow certain contacts to call you even in blocking mode. Here’s how:

• You can select contacts from your Favorites list. These contacts will always be able to reach you, no matter what.
• You can also create a custom list of individuals whose calls will be allowed to go through. Make sure to include all the important contacts in this list.

And that’s all there is to it! Now you know how to use the blocking mode and customize it to fit your needs. It’s really not complicated at all, so no need to lose sleep over it. Just go through the steps one more time to make sure you’ve got everything right.
By the way, keep in mind that the blocking mode is different from blocking unwanted spam callers. To block those annoying repetitive callers, you’ll need to add their contact number to the reject list in your phone dialer app. That’s a whole different deal from what the blocking mode is designed for.