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Accidentally hanging up on a call on an iPhone or Android phone is one of the most frustrating things that can happen. How to Enable and Disable ‘Power Button Ends Call’ in iPhone and Android. In some cases, it could be because the phone lost its cellular signal, but as network coverage keeps getting better, it’s more likely to be because the user accidentally pressed the power button.
By default, when you press the Side button on an iPhone, the call ends. But this can be annoying if someone accidentally presses the Lock key and the call gets cut off. To fix the problem, iOS gives you the option to stop using buttons to end calls. In this article, we’ll look at how to stop the call on your iPhone when you press the Power button.
Many people like that they can end calls with the Power key. But it can also be a problem for people who keep pressing the button by accident and end up cutting off calls they didn’t mean to. To stop this, go to settings and turn off “Lock to End Call.”
Enable and Disable ‘Power Button Ends Call’ in iPhone
- Unlock your iPhone and make sure you are on the home screen/springboard. Swipe left until you open the App Library. Tap on the Settings icon to open it.
- Once the Settings page is open, scroll down until you see the Accessibility option. Tap on Accessibility.
- On the Accessibility page, tap Touch to open the Touch settings further.
- Scroll down the Touch settings screen until you find Prevent Lock to End Call and toggle it on. Once toggled on, the next time you are on a call, and you press the power button accidentally, it won’t disconnect the call. Toggle it off and the power button will end the call if pressed during a call on your iPhone.
Enable and Disable ‘Power Button Ends Call’ in Android
- To access the Accessibility features on your Android device open the Settings app
- In the Settings app, select Accessibility from the list.
- Now scroll down to the Interaction controls and switch on the Power button ends call control.
- You can now end calls by pressing the power button on your device.
FAQ
Why does the power button hang up calls on my iPhone?
Many people find it easy to end calls with this feature. But there are some iPhone users who accidentally press that side button, which ends the call quickly. With iOS 16, iPhone users now have the option to turn off this feature by default.
What to do if you call someone on iPhone and it automatically hangs up?
- Enable and Disable Airplane Mode.
- Make Sure to Have a Proper Network Connection.
- Reinsert SIM.
- Check Carrier Plans.
- Update Carrier Settings.
- Disable Low Power Mode.
- Reset Network Settings.
- Call Using IM Apps.
What does it mean when I call someone and it automatically hangs up?
If your phone automatically hangs up when you call someone, check that the person’s number you’re dialling is not blocking your number. You can also go to the information tab on that number (the blue symbol I and see if you accidentally blocked that number.
What is ghosting a phone call?
A ghost call is when the person who got the call picks up the phone, but there’s no one there, and the caller doesn’t leave a message.
Can you merge phone calls with iPhone and Android?
On an Apple phone, you dial the first person and then press “+” to add the second person. When the person you’re calling answers, you’ll be asked if you want to combine the calls into a single line. You can repeat the same steps to add more people, and it works on both iOS and Android.