preferred line?

with iOS 15.2 I’ve noticed ‘preferred line’ when trying to make calls.

what is it’s purpose … and how can I disable it?

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 18, 2022 4:44 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2022 7:12 AM

Hey jmacaroni2022,


Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities! We understand you have a question related to 'preferred line' when making calls. We can help.


As quoted from within: Make a call on iPhone, "On models with Dual SIM, iPhone chooses the line for the call in the following order:

  • The preferred line for this contact (if set)"


Also quoted from within: Edit contacts on iPhone, "On models with Dual SIM, when you call or text a contact, iPhone uses the same line you used for your previous communication with this contact by default. To choose a preferred line for phone calls and SMS/MMS message conversations, select the contact, tap default (below the contact’s name), then choose a line.

To change how your contacts are sorted and displayed, go to Settings > Contacts."


Also for reference: Using Dual SIM with an eSIM



Best regards.

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Jan 19, 2022 7:12 AM in response to jmacaroni2022

Hey jmacaroni2022,


Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities! We understand you have a question related to 'preferred line' when making calls. We can help.


As quoted from within: Make a call on iPhone, "On models with Dual SIM, iPhone chooses the line for the call in the following order:

  • The preferred line for this contact (if set)"


Also quoted from within: Edit contacts on iPhone, "On models with Dual SIM, when you call or text a contact, iPhone uses the same line you used for your previous communication with this contact by default. To choose a preferred line for phone calls and SMS/MMS message conversations, select the contact, tap default (below the contact’s name), then choose a line.

To change how your contacts are sorted and displayed, go to Settings > Contacts."


Also for reference: Using Dual SIM with an eSIM



Best regards.

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