Question:

Why does my phone turn on Do Not Disturb mode after updating to Android 12 (One UI 4)?

Answer:

After updating to Android 12 (One UI 4), your phone may turn on Do Not Disturb mode because of a new feature called "Silence notifications while driving." This feature tries to help drivers stay focused by turning on Do Not Disturb when it thinks you're in a car. It checks if your phone is moving and if it's connected to Bluetooth devices. To stop this feature, go to Settings, find Apps or Special Access, and turn off "Allow Do Not Disturb" for Google Play services or disable "Silence notifications while driving" under Personal Safety in the Google section.

Terms:

Do Not Disturb - A setting that silences calls, alerts, and notifications on your phone.

Silence notifications while driving - A feature in Android 12 that turns on Do Not Disturb when it believes you're driving to reduce distractions.

Motion detection - The ability of your phone to sense movement, like when you're in a moving car.

Bluetooth connection - When your phone connects to another device using Bluetooth technology.

Apps - The place in your phone's settings where you can manage installed applications.

Special Access - An area in your phone's settings where you can control specific permissions for apps and features.

Personal Safety - A section within the Google settings on your phone that includes safety-related features, such as "Silence notifications while driving."