Why can I decline some calls and not others?
Why can I decline some calls and not others?
The answer is deceptively straightforward: If your iPhone screen is locked, the slide-to-answer bar appears, but if your screen is unlocked and open, the decline and answer buttons will show. The elusive decline button really bums some people out.
Why does my iPhone sometimes not give me the option to decline a call?
The Decline button will only appear if the phone is unlocked. If the phone is locked when you receive a call, the only option is to double-tap the sleep/wake button to send it directly to voicemail. If you tap the button once, it will silence the call, but it will continue the ring cycle before going to voicemail.
Why is my phone not accepting certain calls?
Check that Airplane Mode is disabled on your device. If it is disabled but your Android phone still can’t make or receive calls, try enabling Airplane Mode and disable it after a couple of seconds. Disable Airplane Mode from Android Quick Settings drawer or navigate to Settings > Network & Internet > Airplane Mode.
Why does the iPhone have two different ways to answer the phone?
When the iPhone is locked, you get the ‘slide to answer’ option. But when your phone is in use, you get the ‘accept’ and ‘reject’ options in the form of the button. And if your phone is in your hand, being used, it’s functionally easier to answer with the tap of the button as opposed to the slide of a finger.
How do I change the decline on my iPhone?
In order to decline the call, you have to double-tap the power button on the top of the phone. If your phone is unlocked, however, the screen that appears during an incoming call is different. You’ll see the two buttons, “accept” or “decline.”
How do I get the Decline Option on my iPhone?
Why does my phone go straight to voicemail when someone calls me?
Incoming calls on your Android may go straight to voicemail for several reasons, including issues with your phone’s SIM card or its Bluetooth and Do Not Disturb settings.
How do I change my call settings on my iPhone?
Change your outgoing call settings
- Go to Settings > Phone.
- Do any of the following: Turn on Show My Caller ID: (GSM) Your phone number is shown in My Number. For FaceTime calls, your phone number is displayed even if caller ID is turned off.