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Get Android 7 do not disturb features back?

I have the same options on my Nexus 6P as I did on Nougat however, they are accessed slightly differently. If you click the 'Do not disturb' text in the notification panel you should see the options ...
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Why do I only get push notifications when I turn my phone on?

This is most likely caused by a setting that's intended to reduce battery and service usage by turning off your data and/or wifi connection while you're not using the phone. There's a few settings ...
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Disable notification spam at end of do not disturb schedule

It seems like an Oreo issue as documented here: https://www.androidpolice.com/2017/09/26/feature-bug-oreo-dnd-turns-off-get-barraged-sounds-vibrations-pending-received-notifications/ It was resolved ...
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Do Not Disturb for specific duration in Samsung S8 Quick Settings

I can see in Google's documentation for the Pixel that the feature that lets you set how long DND mode should last (15,30,60.. minutes) is there in the Pixel, just as it was in my old Sony Xperia: ...
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Button to turn on Do Not Disturb

The Do not Disturb setting is easily accessible in the notification panel on most Android devices. To find it on a Galaxy S9+, using two fingers, swipe from the top of the screen, and you'll see all ...
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Allow an app to override Do Not Disturb in Oreo

On stock Oreo 8.0 (MiA1) Settings → Apps and notifications →App Info → Choose app (not all apps have this permission) →App Notification → Enable override
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How to activate 'Do not disturb' when connected to a specific Bluetooth device

As you guessed, you need an extra app and in this case automation app. MacroDroid is easy to learn and free up to 5 macros. You need one macro Trigger Bluetooth event → Device connected →...
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How can I allow incoming calls to only vibrate when I have Do Not Disturb turned on?

Comprompise: make phone calls less startling by having them vibrate, then slowly raise the ringer volume from 0% to 100% over ~5 seconds Here is an alternative I just discovered which may meet my need:...
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Multiple DND rules for different schedules

Found an amazing in-built way to achieve that. There is something called Modes and Routines in android where you will find already built Modes, you can create your own ones. I modified the existing ...
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How can I configure Android so that the phone rings when I receive a phone call while in "do not disturb" mode?

As Andrew T. commented, go to the Do No Disturb settings and change the people option: Then call option: Then one can select who may disturb:
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Only get sound notifications from contacts and certain apps

Info You could be better off with another approach like for example: Set the notification sounds for SMS and ringtone to an empty audio clip. (no sound) Add all your contacts to a contact group. Set ...
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What does "messages" mean in the Priority Only settings in Do Not Disturb?

I checked this about an year ago when I had hangouts installed All messages (including text) that use GCM were blocked. WhatsApp doesn't use GCM so they will be received
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How can I block ringing of incoming calls of unknown numbers?

Samsung phones Samsung's website has this article: How do I block unknown or hidden numbers from calling me? Here's how you enable this feature: Open your phone app. Tap the three dots icon, or the ...
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Button to turn on Do Not Disturb

Android 4.4. there is such a function. in the curtain. convenient, beautiful, functional.
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Method to block calls on dual SIM and block notifications from some apps (scheduled)

Caveats OP is willing to reject unknown numbers in weekends They have their office contacts and private labeled in their address book Only office people call on office SIM , they are not aware of ...
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How to disable notifications about phone being in DND mode?

This is usually caused by applications such as peel remote. As a solution try disabling the application. Try disabling the app: To disable an app, go to Settings √ Apps √ Applications √ Peel Smart ...
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How to I find and kill a DnD?

DND is not a cron job... It's "embedded" in the OS databases. Unless someone knows exactly what file and where, assuming it's ASCII editable file, a factory reset might be your only option.
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