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Turn off the full screen picture on an inbound caller ID

Can I turn off the full screen picture of an inbound call? This appears to be a new iOS 17 ‘feature’ and I do not want the identity of a caller available to anyone near my phone. The more discreet name and number alone is sufficient.

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Sep 22, 2023 8:37 AM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2023 9:42 AM

grantfromlockport wrote:

Can I turn off the full screen picture of an inbound call? This appears to be a new iOS 17 ‘feature’ and I do not want the identity of a caller available to anyone near my phone. The more discreet name and number alone is sufficient.

No it isn't a new ios 17 feature, it has been like that from previous ios.

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Turn off the full screen picture on an inbound caller ID

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