answering phone calls

When the phone rings, sometimes I have the option of declining the call,but other times that option is not given

iPhone 7, iOS 12

Posted on May 24, 2019 5:07 PM

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Posted on May 24, 2019 7:10 PM

When your iPhone is locked and a call comes in, you will see the slide to answer option. If your iPhone is unlocked and you get a call, you will see the two buttons to answer or decline. I’ll link the article about managing phone call on iPhone below. Hope this helps explain the difference!

https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/manage-incoming-calls-iph3c9947bf/ios


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May 24, 2019 7:10 PM in response to Moishe1

When your iPhone is locked and a call comes in, you will see the slide to answer option. If your iPhone is unlocked and you get a call, you will see the two buttons to answer or decline. I’ll link the article about managing phone call on iPhone below. Hope this helps explain the difference!

https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/manage-incoming-calls-iph3c9947bf/ios


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