accidental (pocket) dial on iphone

I am natorious for pocket dialing- the cause is I have the habit of using my "recents" list to call back missed or recent calls - as soon as I go to put the phone down I tap on any one of the numbers on the list and boom! Im pocket dialing - I understand that Apple not set up to disable this feature, but why not add a feature where it takes two taps or a "are you sure you want to call?" It would sure save me a lot splaining - literally have of my text messages are "sorry, didnt mean to call you" - at lest 2-3 per week!!!


iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 29, 2022 9:36 AM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2022 12:26 PM

Hi,


If you are making accidental phone calls, here are a few resources that might help.


  1. Put the iPhone to sleep before putting it in your pocket by tapping on the side button Use the side, Home, and other buttons on your iPhone.
  2. Turn off Raise to Wake in Settings > Display & Brightness to help prevent the device from unexpectedly waking up Wake and unlock iPhone.
  3. Turn off Return Missed Calls in Settings > Face ID and Passcode so that it does not have access when locked Use Face ID on your iPhone or iPad Pro.
  4. Adjust how iPhone responds to your touch to change the sensitivity.


Hope this helps.


Take care.

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Dec 1, 2022 12:26 PM in response to PhattDadddy

Hi,


If you are making accidental phone calls, here are a few resources that might help.


  1. Put the iPhone to sleep before putting it in your pocket by tapping on the side button Use the side, Home, and other buttons on your iPhone.
  2. Turn off Raise to Wake in Settings > Display & Brightness to help prevent the device from unexpectedly waking up Wake and unlock iPhone.
  3. Turn off Return Missed Calls in Settings > Face ID and Passcode so that it does not have access when locked Use Face ID on your iPhone or iPad Pro.
  4. Adjust how iPhone responds to your touch to change the sensitivity.


Hope this helps.


Take care.

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