How To Use Blocking Mode (Do Not Disturb Mode) On LG G7

One of the features that many users find useful on the G7 is the Do Not Disturb Mode. The problem is a lot of owners are confused and seem to have a difficult time locating this feature on the G7 flagship device from LG. The reason for this is because the Do Not Disturb is named Blocking Mode on Android devices. Apple iOS devices have a trademark for the name Do Not Disturb for devices which do not allow Android devices to use the same name for this feature. For LG G7 Blocking Mode blocks calls, alerts, and notifications which is similar to Do Not Disturb.

Same functions different names when it comes to this feature on iOS and Android. This Mode will prevent your device from “disturbing you” when you are in an important meeting or in situations where you prefer not to be “disturbed.”

This Blocking Mode feature on your G7 can be personalized. This way, you don’t miss out on any important alerts or emergency calls. The steps to turn this mode ON is easy and simple. It will also only take a few minutes to enable. We show you a guide on how to set this up and enable Blocking Mode also known as Do Not Disturb Mode on your G7

How to Turn On Blocking Mode on LG G7

Make sure to turn on your G7
Go to Settings
Scroll until you find “Blocking Mode”
On your screen, you will see an On and Off switch, Turn the toggle ON
When Blocking Mode is enabled, a small circle with a dash icon will appear in your status bar

How to Set Up LG G7 Blocking Mode

Here we show you how to change the settings in Blocking Mode. You can choose the types of alerts and sounds that are blocked when you go to the Features section. We recommend to Block incoming calls and turn Off notifications. If having the alarm clock activated is vital for you then do not check this box so that you don’t block alarm from activating.

There is also an option where you can choose when you want Blocking Mode to be turned On automatically. You can pick a specific schedule but you can’t change the schedule for weekdays and the weekend. You can be specific with a start time and stop time for Blocking Mode.

Among the useful options for Blocking Mode is allowing you to choose specific contacts to get hold of you even when Blocking Mode is activated on your device. You can select to block everyone if you desire, and choose your favorites to be able to reach you. A custom list can also be created for people that can contact you even when you are in Blocking Mode.

You must add the unwanted caller’s number to your contacts, click on the three-dot menu and then proceed to add the contact to the rejects list while on Blocking Mode.