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Want to stay focused during work hours but still keep your Samsung Galaxy connected? You can easily disable app notifications only during specific times — without turning off alerts completely. Here’s how to schedule quiet hours on your Samsung device. Step 1: Open Modes and Routines Go to Settings > Modes and Routines . This feature, powered by Bixby Routines , lets you automate your phone’s behavior based on time, location, or activity — perfect for work-hour focus. Step 2: Create a “Work Mode” Routine Tap + Add Routine and select Time Period as the condition. Set your typical work hours, such as 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM , then add an action to Do Not Disturb or Mute Notifications . Step 3: Choose Which Apps Are Silenced Under Do Not Disturb > App Exceptions , select the apps you want to silence during work — like social media or games — while keeping essential notifications (like calls or work apps) active. Step 4: Enable Routine Automation Turn o...

  Introduction Samsung’s Bixby Routines is one of the most powerful automation tools built into One UI . It helps your phone adapt to your habits — turning on Wi-Fi when you get home, switching to dark mode at night, or starting Spotify when you connect your earbuds. If you’ve ever wished your phone could do things automatically without manual effort, Bixby Routines is the solution. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to use Bixby Routines , create your own automations, and even discover some advanced tips to make your Galaxy phone work smarter. This guide applies to One UI 5, 6, and 7 (2025) on devices like Galaxy S, A, Z, and Note series. Did you know? For a complete guide on this topic, check out the Samsung Learning Hub and explore related tips in the Google & Cloud Integration Topic Hub . 1. What Are Bixby Routines? Bixby Routines uses IF–THEN logic : “If something happens → then do something automatically.” For example: If you plug in your char...