iOS 13.3 / iPhone 11- Incoming calls are hung up when I swipe to answer

This is extremely frustrating. Over half of my calls are hung up / sent to voicemail as soon as I try to answer my iPhone. I’ve had iPhones since the days of the 3GS, so this isn’t a newbie problem. I’ve even rebooted my phone (volume up, down, then hold power until Apple logo appears).


What gives?

iPhone 11

Posted on Jan 13, 2020 11:12 AM

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Jan 16, 2020 2:32 PM in response to TualatinChris

Hello TualatinChris,


Thanks for reaching back out and providing those details. I want to make sure all steps in the article have been completed. You stated this is not due to your service. So, let's look into other possibilities.


Let's start with resetting your network settings. The steps are below:


  1. Reset your network settings. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will erase all current saved settings, including Wi-Fi passwords, preferred networks, and VPN settings.
  2. Try to make or receive calls in another location.
  3. Switch to a different network band. Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Enable LTE and turn off Enable LTE, 4G, or 3G (this option will depend on your carrier and device model).


If resetting your network settings doesn't do the trick, let's restore your iPhone and set up as new. Before doing so, you should create a backup of your device. You want to make sure you are doing the restore in iTunes. Then, test the issue again before restoring your backup. This will help us isolate. When you restore your device to factory settings, it does erase all data from your device and installs a clean version of the iOS.


This article covers how to create a backup: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


This article shows you how to restore to factory settings: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


If restoring an setting up as new does not resolve your issue, I recommend reaching out to Apple Support here: Apple - Support - Topic Selection


Cheers!

Jan 16, 2020 9:05 AM in response to TualatinChris

Hello TualatinChris,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities! I understand that you need help with your iPhone dropping or missing calls when trying to answer. I am happy to help the best I can.


Check out the following support article, which provides some troubleshooting steps to try for this behavior: If you can't make or receive calls on your iPhone - Apple Support


Cheers!

Jan 16, 2020 12:29 PM in response to rose_10

I checked to make sure no blocking of calls is happening. Steps pertaining to not having service are not applicable because I can make calls. I can receive *some* calls, but some calls hang up when I attempt to answer, and I can immediately attempt to call back successfully. I do have service. It's when I swipe (when locked) or press answer (unlocked) that it hangs up on them.

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iOS 13.3 / iPhone 11- Incoming calls are hung up when I swipe to answer

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