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turn off homescreen badge for unknown callers

Can I turn off homescreen badge notifications for unknown callers when call screening is on?

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Mar 4, 2026 2:17 PM

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Posted on Mar 4, 2026 10:43 PM

To turn off notification badges in iOS, go to Settings > Notifications > Phone > Badge [Disable]


Only for unknown calls is not an option.


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turn off homescreen badge for unknown callers

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