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Technogeeks_Official
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

429 Too Many Requests

My iOS device kept turning Do Not Disturb Mode on automatically, despite turning it off numerous times a day, this would affect all my Apple devices as I shared my Focus modes on all devices.


I tried everything, Shorcuts app, automations, focus modes, location-linked focus modes, I deleted all focus modes.


I finally got to the bottom of it and it seemed when an update came in, my current wallpaper got updated to be linked to the Do Not Disturb Mode. This meant that even though I continued to turn off the DnD mode, it would just randomly turn back on throughout the day. - I was able to fix this by going into Edit Wallpaper Mode from the Lock Screen - Where the focus mode option showed at the bottom of each wallpaper. Unlinking the DnD mode prevents it turning on again.

Posted on Sep 6, 2026 12:37 PM

2 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Sep 6, 2026 1:35 PM in response to Technogeeks_Official

You can stop your iPhone from turning Do Not Disturb on by unlinking it from your lock screen wallpaper in the wallpaper editing menu.


  • Open the Lock Screen: Wake up your iPhone and unlock it with Face ID or Touch ID, but stay on the Lock Screen.
  • Enter Edit Mode: Press and hold down on the screen until the wallpaper selection view appears.
  • Tap Customize: Tap the Customize button at the bottom of the screen, or swipe to find the specific wallpaper causing the issue.
  • Check the Focus Button: Look for the small Focus pill icon centered at the bottom of the wallpaper preview.
  • Unlink the Focus: Tap the active Focus indicator (like Do Not Disturb) and tap it again to turn off the link so no Focus mode shows on that wallpaper.
  • Save Changes: Tap Done in the top right corner to save your new settings.


Theyhatejerm
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Nov 10, 2026 6:38 AM in response to Technogeeks_Official

Weird thing is I’ve checked this and still have the issue and it’s only when moving if I’m on my motorcycle or in my car not connected to Bluetooth or CarPlay my Normal DND focus comes on there no wallpaper linked, I’ve restored my phone multiple times, set it up as new, bought a new phone when it came out and set it up as new too same issue. I’ve throughly checked dnd settings and I have nothing turned on for DND.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256352385