Sleep Focus mode is not turning off on my iPhone

I have an iPhone 15Pro, Apple Watch 5, and iPadOS 18.1.1. My sleep focus didn’t turn off on my phone, even though I had turned it off on my watch. I didn’t know this because the lock screen and homepage didn’t show sleep focus screens. A friend called me while I was on my phone and told me she had just tried to text me but it shows do not disturb (it was an important call). I thought it was a fluke and I deleted the schedule and reset it. Today, I picked up my iPad and it showed on the Lock Screen that it was in sleep mode! I’ve checked the health apps and the phone settings focus and they all seem to be working correctly as far as the schedule setting is concerned, but how do I ensure that the sleep focus is indeed off when I turned it off on my watch? I frequently get up before the scheduled time and turn it off. Is this the problem? I don’t know how to fix this issue.




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Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 10

Posted on Jan 8, 2025 08:00 AM

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Jan 14, 2025 10:38 PM in response to DebzNana

You may try some of these steps, please check after each step...


  1. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
    1. Restart the device. That's it.
    2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
  2. Reset Network Settings: Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings: Only network settings are removed.
    1. When you reset network settings, previously used networks and VPN settings that weren’t installed by a configuration profile or mobile device management (MDM) are removed. Wi-Fi is turned off and then back on, disconnecting you from any network you’re on. The Wi-Fi and Ask to Join Networks settings remain turned on.
    2. To remove VPN settings installed by a configuration profile, go to Settings > General > Profiles & Device Management, select the configuration profile, then tap Remove Profile. This also removes other settings and accounts provided by the profile. See Install or remove configuration profiles on iPhone in this guide.
    3. To remove network settings installed by MDM, go to Settings > General > Profiles & Device Management, select the management, then tap Remove Management. This also removes other settings and certificates provided by MDM. See “Mobile device management (MDM)” in the iOS Deployment Reference.
    4. Reset your Network Settings. Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This also resets Wi-Fi networks and passwords, cellular settings, and VPN and APN settings that you've used before.
  3. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
    1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
    2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
    3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
  4. Make sure you have the latest updates installed.
    1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
    2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)


If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.


Jan 14, 2025 10:38 PM in response to DebzNana

Share your Focus status 

When you set up a Focus, you can turn on Share Focus Status so that apps display to people who message you that you have notifications silenced. The apps only know that you have notifications silenced. Apps don't know which Focus you have turned on, so the name is never shared. Focus status is shared in apps when you have a Focus turned on and after you give an app permission. 

To turn Focus Status on: 

  1. Go to Settings > Focus. 
  2. Select the Focus you set up. 
  3. Tap Focus Status, then turn it Off.


See the pic below


If you set Focus (DND) on Mac it is also set on your iPhone based on your Settings on your Mac. See the pic below.


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Sleep Focus mode is not turning off on my iPhone

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