The Verizon version of the Samsung Galaxy S7 has a setting called “Driving Mode”. This feature will automatically reply to text messages by saying “I’m driving right now – I’ll get back to you later.”
The feature is meant as a feature to use so that you aren’t distracted by looking at your phone while driving. You can configure this feature as well as enable or disable it using the following steps.
- Open the Verizon “Messages+” app.
- Select the “Menu”
button located at the upper-left corner of the screen. - Tap “Driving Mode“.
- Driving Mode is enabled when paired with an audio device via Bluetooth. Tap “Add device” to use Driving Mode with the chosen device. Uncheck any that are checked if you wish to disabled it.
- Check the “Driving Mode Auto-Reply” to enable it, uncheck it to disable it.
When enabled you can select “Driving Auto-Reply Message” to set the auto reply message you desire.
FAQ
What happened to the Samsung Driving Mode feature that was on prior Galaxy S phones?
It’s no longer available.
CYNTHIA GRIFFITH says
Thank you for your help. This was driving me crazy. I don’t use my phone while I drive but I also want to hear that someone has called me when I’m a passenger. So thank you for your help!