iPhone 14 side button won't end call

14 wont end call with side button

iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 2, 2026 3:54 PM

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Posted on Feb 2, 2026 6:49 PM

Using lock to end a phone call was brought out in iOS 16, but it can be turned off in Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Prevent Lock to End Call. If it is on on your iPhone, then yes, you cannot use the side power button to end a phone call. Personally, I don't have this on on my iPhone. It's simply too easy to accidentally tap the power button and end a call when I may not want the call to be terminated.

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Feb 2, 2026 6:49 PM in response to Caseysgram

Using lock to end a phone call was brought out in iOS 16, but it can be turned off in Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Prevent Lock to End Call. If it is on on your iPhone, then yes, you cannot use the side power button to end a phone call. Personally, I don't have this on on my iPhone. It's simply too easy to accidentally tap the power button and end a call when I may not want the call to be terminated.

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