How to quickly silence the ringer on your phone

You can make sure your phone is on silent so that it does not sound off during inappropriate times by setting the phone to Do Not Disturb or silent mode.

It's always embarrassing when your phone accidentally goes off at the most inopportune times, like in the middle of a meeting, at the movies or at church. 

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So, you want to be sure you know how to turn your ringer off quickly so that it never goes off during an important event or when you are supposed to be quiet. 

On an iPhone, you have a few options for silencing your ringer. 

Option 1: 

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Option 2:  

If you want to double up on privacy, turn your phone to Do Not Disturb. You can do this even when your phone is unlocked, so it’s super easy. 

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Option 3: 

If you want to silence an incoming phone call on your iPhone, do the following: 

Alternatively, you can also decline the incoming call by: 

*Note that if you have "Do Not Disturb" mode turned on, incoming calls will be silenced automatically and sent to voicemail. Remember to turn off "Do Not Disturb" when you’re ready to receive calls and notifications.

On an Android, these settings may vary slightly depending on your device. You will need to unlock your phone to silence notifications. There are two options for silencing on an Android: 

Option 1: 

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Option 2: 

Were these steps helpful? Let us know if you have any other secret tips for silencing your smartphone

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