3 Ways to Fix Unable to Answer Calls on iPhone

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Common Fixes

Fix 1: Disable Call Forwarding

If you’ve pre-configuredcall forwarding, incoming calls will divert to the device with the set number instead of arriving on your iPhone. Disabling it manually should resolve the problem.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > selectPhone> tapCall Forwarding.

Step 2:Toggle offCall Forwarding.

Fix 2: Disable Wi-Fi Calling

WhileWi-Fi callingis designed to enhance the calling experience, issues with the feature can prevent you from attending incoming calls on your iPhone. Turn it off to restore normal functionality.

SelectPhoneunder iPhone settings > tapWi-Fi Calling> toggle offWi-Fi Calling on This iPhone.

Fix 3: Reset Network Settings on iPhone

Lastly, if nothing works, reset your iPhone network settings to remove incorrect configurations that might be creating issues in answering calls.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > selectGeneral> tap onTransfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 2:SelectResetand tapReset Network Settings. Enter yourpasscodewhen prompted to confirm the action.

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Last updated on 11 July, 2024

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