Snapchat is one of the most revolutionary apps on the internet. It’s not just a messaging app, it’s also a fun way to interact with your friends and family. However, you’re not always available for Snapchat antics.
Sometimes you need to take some time off, like when you’re working or studying. Do Not Disturb is your friend if you want to be alone and turn off notifications from Snapchat. This option is ideal for such situations, but unfortunately it can misbehave.
This article will explain the basics of the Do Not Disturb setting in Snapchat, how to enable it, and what to do if it’s not working.
What is Do Not Disturb on Snapchat?
Do Not Disturb is a smart feature on Snapchat that lets you mute users or groups. When you enable it, you will not receive any notifications from those people. This is great because otherwise you will have to delete or even block them from your friends.
These actions are more harmful and cannot go unnoticed. You could hurt someone’s feelings if you block them outright. Once you put a person or group on Do Not Disturb (DND), they don’t get any smarter. No notification or message will alert them.
This feature is not uncommon and you can see it on many other social platforms like Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp. However, it is often referred to as Silent, but it is basically the same thing.
When you put someone on DND, they can still message you. You will not receive any notifications, but you can still see the message in your inbox.
How to Enable Do Not Disturb on Snapchat
Make sure to download and update Snapchat to the latest version from the official Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Install it on your smartphone and you can continue to enable Do Not Disturb. Here’s how:
- Open the Snapchat app on your device.
- Go to your friend list.
- Select the profile picture of the person you want to put on Do Not Disturb.
- Open Settings from the drop-down menu.
- Select Do Not Disturb.
You can easily disable DND mode for this contact by following the same steps you used to enable it. That way, you can give a person some timeout and start getting notifications from them when you’re ready.
Do Not Disturb Conditions Suitable for Use
Unfortunately, there’s no general Do Not Disturb mode, meaning you can’t put all your Snapchat contacts into it. You should mute each person or group that constantly sends you notifications. Hopefully, you don’t have many of them on your friends list.
There are people constantly posting Snapchat stories that you can mute. Follow the steps in the previous section and choose Mute Story instead of Do Not Disturb. They’ll still be your friends, but you won’t see their posts.
If none of this helps and someone is still spamming you or worse, harassing you, you can permanently block them or remove them from your friends list. Select Block or Remove Friend instead of Do Not Disturb by following the same steps as before.
What to Do If Do Not Disturb Doesn’t Work?
Sometimes Snapchat may misbehave and stop working properly. This is not very common, but sometimes Do Not Disturb mode may not work. You shouldn’t continue to receive notifications from someone you’ve muted. If this starts to happen, there are some precautions you can take.
First of all, make sure you have installed the latest update from Snapchat. You can even delete Snapchat from your phone and download it again for a clean start. You can also try stopping the app from your app settings and see if it works.
Second, your phone may be moving. Try rebooting and see if it works. Make sure you download any updates for your operating system that should be automatic. Let your phone reboot and finish installing updates.
Third, other apps may be interfering with Snapchat and its notifications. If you have third-party apps for Snapchat installed, like Bitmoji, try turning them off. Maybe delete them and see if there are any changes. Bitmoji is just one example; It allows you to send gifs and emojis, change your avatar, etc. It could be an app that allows it.
This is more likely to happen if you have a jailbroken phone. Take all the indicated precautions until Snapchat Do Not Disturb starts working again.
Do not bother
Everyone needs a little peace and quiet from time to time. There is nothing wrong with that. Even if you put your close friends or family on Do Not Disturb, it’s perfectly understandable. You will unmute them when you are ready. If DND mode suddenly stops working, try doing all the steps described in this article until you fix it.
Already used Do Not Disturb mode? If so, who was on the receiving end? Share your experiences with us in the comments below.
