How To Disable Power Button End Calls On IPhone 13, IPhone 12 [iOS 16]

On iPhone, pressing the side button, known as the lock or power button, automatically ends the current call. This happens both when you are on an incoming call and when you make an outgoing call. On an iPhone, the side button or one of the volume buttons can be used to mute an incoming call. In this iOS guide, you will learn how to turn off the power button end calls on iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 on iOS 16.

While the ability to end a call by pressing the side or power button is useful. While trying to lock their iPhone screen during a call, many people inadvertently hang up frequently. On a crucial call, things can be awkward, although you can always call back.

How to Disable End Call with Lock Button on iPhone [iOS 16]

Fortunately, iOS16 adds the ability to disable end calls using the lock button on the iPhone, finally solving this long-standing problem. With the new “Lock to end call“, you can turn off the power button on your iPhone to end a call. This is a great feature because it means you won’t have to worry regarding accidentally dropping calls when your phone is locked.

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Here is how you can disable or turn off power button end calls on iPhone on iOS 16:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

2. Faucet Accessibility.

Accessibility

3. On the Accessibility page, faucet To touch.

To touch

4. Here, find the Lock to end call options and turn it off.

Disable Power Button End Calls on iPhone

Now when you press the lock or power button, your iPhone will lock but the current call will remain active.

That’s it. These are the steps to disable power button end calls on iPhone (iOS 16). Keep in mind that you won’t be able to reject an incoming call by double tapping the side button if “Lock to end call” is disabled.

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