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Set Do Not Disturb (DnD) and Block Calls

Nancy Rodgers
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The default privacy option for ESChat users within the app is the option for Do-Not-Disturb (DnD).  Users may also block calls from individual users or groups.  Administrators may also configure devices to remove these options.  DnD allows the user to block all 1:1 or channel calls.  Individual callers will see a message that the "contact does not wish to be disturbed."  

While in DnD, other users will see the presence update of that client as red with a white line as an indicator that the user is unavailable. 

NOTE: If the "Allow DnD" feature key is disabled for a User from the Administration Portal, then the client device will not allow user access to DnD control.

 

Set the DnD state

From the hamburger menu the slider will indicate the Do-Not-Disturb (DnD) state.


User is available.		  
Do-Not-Disturb (DnD) is enabled.   

 

View DnD State

The DnD state of the Android client is displayed in the following locations:

  • In the ESChat client notification located on the Android Status Bar.
  • In the ESChat client DnD menu option, such as at the Contact list. 

Android Status Bar Icons

The Android Status Bar is located at the top of your screen.   

The following table shows the DnD icons showing within the notification bar that inform the User of the Client DnD state:

Client DnD State

Android Status Bar Display

Display Description

Client Offline

 

Device is not connected to the ESChat servers.

DND Disabled

The client is available for all PTT calls and messages sent through the application.

DND Enabled

The Enable DnD menu option was activated.

Vibrate Mode DND Enabled

and

The device is in silent or vibrate mode and the client is configured to automatically enable DnD in this mode.

 

Block Calls

Users may block individual contacts or groups (when in groups mode).  While a user is blocking calls the blocked user(s) see the same icon as if the user is in DnD mode.  To block a channel, simply press RX to disable the channel. 

To block a single user, long press on a contact's name. In the secondary menu,  choose "Block Calls."  Confirm the prompt to complete the action.    

 

A user you have blocked will show as red with a diagonal white slash.  They will not be able to call you, but they may send messages.  For more information on presence icons, click here.  

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