Driving mode is an especially useful feature, especially for those who spend a great deal of time driving or constantly receiving calls or messages. However, the continuous sending and receiving of calls or messages while driving can be a serious distraction. Especially when the roads are busy, it can increase the risk of causing an accident.
If you find yourself in a circumstance where you need to turn off driving mode in your iPhone, follow these simple instructions carefully. First, check if your iPhone is connected to the internet by a stable Wi-Fi or cellular network. A stable internet connection is necessary to access and change settings on your iPhone.
Once you’ve confirmed you have a stable network connection, open the Settings app on your iPhone. In the search bar at the top of the screen, type in “Driving Mode.” Tap on the “Driving Mode” option that appears. On the next screen, you will see a toggle switch next to the words “Driving Mode.” Tap on the switch to turn it off. You will see the indicator turn grey, indicating that Driving Mode is now disabled. Finally, to exit the Settings app, tap on the “Done” button at the top right corner of the screen.
Disable Driving Mode Manually
Disable Driving Mode Manually
If you want to completely disable Driving Mode on your iPhone, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the “Do Not Disturb” option.
3. Toggle the “Driving” switch to the off position.
Once you have completed these steps, Driving Mode will be disabled on your iPhone. You will no longer receive notifications while you are driving, and your screen will not light up when you receive a call or message unless you have enabled the “Announce Calls” feature.
Additional Tips
* You can also disable Driving Mode manually by going to the Control Center on your iPhone. Simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and then tap on the “Driving” icon to disable it.
* If you want to temporarily disable Driving Mode, you can use the “Suspend” option in the Control Center. This will allow you to use your iPhone normally for a short period of time, and then Driving Mode will automatically turn back on.
* You can also set up exceptions to Driving Mode so that you can still receive notifications from certain apps or contacts. To do this, open the Settings app, tap on the “Do Not Disturb” option, and then tap on the “Allowed Notifications” section.
| Exception | Description |
|---|---|
| Favorites | Notifications from people in your Favorites list will still be allowed. |
| Recent | Notifications from people you have recently contacted will still be allowed. |
| All Contacts | Notifications from all of your contacts will still be allowed. |
| Apps | Notifications from specific apps will still be allowed. |
Disable Driving Mode with Control Center
To disable Driving Mode using the Control Center:
- Open the Control Center on your iPhone.
- Locate the Driving Mode toggle in the Control Center (it looks like a car icon).
- Tap the toggle to turn off Driving Mode.
- Driving Mode will be disabled and you will be able to use your device normally.
Here is a more detailed guide to disabling Driving Mode with the Control Center:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of your iPhone screen. |
| 2 | Locate the Driving Mode toggle in the Control Center. It should be in the bottom-right corner of the Control Center, next to the Airplane Mode and Wi-Fi toggles. |
| 3 | Tap the Driving Mode toggle to turn it off. The toggle will turn gray when Driving Mode is disabled. |
| 4 | Driving Mode is now disabled and you will be able to use your device normally. |
Disable Driving Mode from Home Screen
1. Locate the “Settings” app on your iPhone’s home screen and tap on it.
2. In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on “Control Center.”
3. Under the “Customize Controls” section, locate the “Driving Mode” icon and tap on the minus sign (-) next to it.
4. Confirm your action by tapping on the “Remove” button.
5. Driving Mode will now be disabled from your home screen. You can verify this by swiping down from the top-right corner of your screen to access the Control Center. If Driving Mode is disabled, its icon will no longer be displayed in the Control Center.
Additional Notes:
– If you want to re-enable Driving Mode, you can follow the same steps and tap on the plus sign (+) next to the “Driving Mode” icon in the “Customize Controls” section.
– You can also disable Driving Mode temporarily by turning on “Do Not Disturb While Driving” in the Settings app. This feature will automatically disable Driving Mode when you are driving and connected to your car’s Bluetooth system.
Disable Driving Mode for Specific Apps
If you want to disable Driving Mode for specific apps, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the “Notifications” option.
3. Tap on the “Driving” option.
4. Under the “Allowed Apps” section, you will see a list of apps that are allowed to send notifications while Driving Mode is turned on.
5. To disable Driving Mode for a specific app, tap on the toggle switch next to the app’s name.
6. The toggle switch will turn gray, indicating that Driving Mode has been disabled for that app. You can repeat this process for any other apps that you want to disable Driving Mode for.
Apps That Are Always Allowed
There are certain apps that are always allowed to send notifications while Driving Mode is turned on. These apps include:
| App | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | ||
| 1 | Phone | Allows you to make and receive phone calls. |
| 2 | Messages | Allows you to send and receive text messages. |
| 3 | Maps | Allows you to use Apple Maps for navigation. |
| 4 | Music | Allows you to listen to music. |
| 5 | Podcasts | Allows you to listen to podcasts. |
| 6 | Audiobooks | Allows you to listen to audiobooks. |
Customizing Driving Mode
You can also customize Driving Mode to meet your specific needs. For example, you can choose to have Driving Mode only turn on when you are actually driving, or you can have it turn on automatically when you connect to your car’s Bluetooth system.
Disable Automatic Driving Mode Activation
To prevent your iPhone from automatically enabling Driving Mode, you can disable the feature entirely. Here’s how:
1. Open your iPhone’s Settings
2. Tap on “Maps”
3. Select “Driving Mode”
4. Turn off the “Driving Mode” toggle
5. Optional: Tap on “CarPlay”
6. Turn off the “Automatic” toggle
7. Customize Driving Mode Activation Criteria
If you want to keep Driving Mode enabled but only want it to activate manually, you can adjust the activation criteria. Here are the steps:
Disable Driving Mode When Connected to Bluetooth
If you have an iPhone, you may have noticed that Driving Mode turns on automatically when you connect to your car’s Bluetooth system. This can be a useful feature, as it disables notifications and other distractions that can be dangerous while driving. However, if you don’t want Driving Mode to turn on automatically, you can disable it in your iPhone’s settings.
Here’s how to disable Driving Mode when connected to Bluetooth:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap Do Not Disturb.
- Tap the toggle next to Driving Mode to turn it off.
You can also disable Driving Mode from the Control Center. To do this, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and tap the Driving Mode icon.
Manually Turn Off Driving Mode
If you don’t want Driving Mode to turn on automatically at all, you can disable it manually. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap Do Not Disturb.
- Tap the toggle next to Scheduled to turn it off.
You can also turn off Driving Mode manually from the Control Center. To do this, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and tap the Driving Mode icon.
Disable Driving Mode Manually
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on “Do Not Disturb.”
3. Tap on “Driving.”
4. Toggle the switch next to “Driving Mode” to the off position.
Disable Driving Mode Using Siri
1. Say “Hey Siri, turn off Driving Mode.”
Disable Driving Mode When Using CarPlay
1. Connect your iPhone to your CarPlay system.
2. Tap on the “Settings” icon on the CarPlay screen.
3. Tap on “Do Not Disturb.”
4. Tap on “Driving.”
5. Toggle the switch next to “Driving Mode” to the off position.
Disable Driving Mode When Your Car Is Parked
1. Make sure your car is parked and the engine is turned off.
2. Wait a few moments for your iPhone to detect that you are no longer driving.
3. Driving Mode will automatically turn off.
Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble turning off Driving Mode, try the following:
– Make sure that your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS.
– Restart your iPhone.
– Reset your iPhone’s network settings.
– Contact Apple Support.
Additional Tips
– You can also disable Driving Mode by turning on Airplane Mode.
– You can customize Driving Mode to allow certain notifications, such as phone calls from your favorites.
– Driving Mode will automatically turn on when you connect your iPhone to a CarPlay system.
Disable Driving Mode for Good
To disable Driving Mode permanently, follow these steps:
1. Open Settings
Tap the Settings app on your iPhone’s home screen.
2. Tap Focus
Scroll down and tap on the “Focus” option.
3. Tap Driving
In the list of Focus modes, tap on “Driving”.
4. Toggle off “Turn on Automatically”
Make sure that the “Turn on Automatically” toggle is turned off.
5. Tap Allow Notifications
Scroll down and tap on “Allow Notifications”.
6. Select “When Not Driving”
In the “Allow Notifications” menu, select “When Not Driving” to allow notifications while Driving Mode is turned off.
7. Tap Done
Tap “Done” to save your changes.
8. Tap Back
Tap the “Back” button to return to the Focus screen.
9. Toggle off Driving Mode
Ensure that the “Driving” Focus mode is turned off by tapping the toggle next to it.
10. Disable CarPlay
Optionally, you can disable CarPlay if you don’t want it to automatically trigger Driving Mode. To do so, tap on “CarPlay” in the Settings app, then tap the “General” tab and toggle off “Auto-Enable CarPlay”.
How to Turn Off Driving Mode in iPhone
Driving mode is a feature on iPhones that helps you stay focused on the road while driving. It silences notifications, limits app usage, and provides turn-by-turn navigation. However, if you’re not driving and want to turn off driving mode, here’s how to do it:
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center.
- Tap the Driving Mode icon (it looks like a car).
- Tap the Turn Off Driving Mode button.
People Also Ask
What is Driving Mode?
Driving Mode is a feature on iPhones that helps you stay focused on the road while driving. It silences notifications, limits app usage, and provides turn-by-turn navigation.
How do I turn off Driving Mode?
To turn off Driving Mode, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center, tap the Driving Mode icon, and tap the Turn Off Driving Mode button.
Can I customize Driving Mode?
Yes, you can customize Driving Mode by going to Settings > Focus > Driving. You can choose which notifications are silenced, which apps are limited, and whether or not you want turn-by-turn navigation.
