All calls automatically go through FaceTime. How do I make a regular call?

When I press on the contacts in my contacts list to make calls, the calls to cell phones automatically go through FaceTime.


How do I make a call without going through FaceTime? How do I make a regular call?

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Sep 25, 2023 9:05 AM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2023 6:27 AM

Hey Alibeartoes,


Just to confirm, do you have the phone number listed under the contacts you choose to call when you open the contact name? If you haven't yet, let's try calling a contact that doesn't have an iOS device to see if a regular call will go through. Let us know how it goes.


You can also try disabling FaceTime temporarily by going to Settings > FaceTime. Once you disabled it, try calling your contacts again and let us know what happens next.


We'll be looking forward to your response.


Cheers!

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Sep 30, 2023 6:27 AM in response to Alibeartoes

Hey Alibeartoes,


Just to confirm, do you have the phone number listed under the contacts you choose to call when you open the contact name? If you haven't yet, let's try calling a contact that doesn't have an iOS device to see if a regular call will go through. Let us know how it goes.


You can also try disabling FaceTime temporarily by going to Settings > FaceTime. Once you disabled it, try calling your contacts again and let us know what happens next.


We'll be looking forward to your response.


Cheers!

Oct 3, 2023 1:22 AM in response to BrianK90

Thanks so much for your response, BrianK90!


I’ve followed your advice, and I’ve some interesting, satisfying information that I’m looking forward to sharing with you all - it’s going to take a a day or two to organize that info so it makes sense, and I’ll be back soon to share it.


Again, thanks for your response, and for your interest in helping me!



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