Huawei
Flip to Mute Timers and Alarms auf Huawei
Flipping a ringing Huawei phone face-down should stop timers and alarms right away. If nothing happens, the motion gesture is either disabled or was switched off after a system reset.
This function belongs to the phone's motion control tools, which translate physical movements like flipping or lifting into system actions. It works independently from Do Not Disturb or Focus modes, so it can be active even when other sound rules are turned off.
To check or change the setting, go to Open the Settings ➔ Tap on Accessibility features ➔ Tap on Motion control ➔ Tap on Flip. There you find the toggle for Enable or disable Mute timers and alarms.
When to use another fix
If alarms stay silent even with the toggle on, the phone might not be face-down flat enough, or a case could block the proximity sensor. In that case, check the sensor cover or restart the device before touching this setting again.
Side effects
Turning the gesture on only affects timers and alarms. Calls and messages still follow their own notification and Do Not Disturb rules.