Learn how to disable local and third-party call tracking features on your iPhone. This way, the system will not mark or block incoming calls (including robocalls, unknown, and spam calls). Thus, you will receive all calls made to your number.
The iPhone can automatically silence unknown calls and block spam calls, reducing distractions. However, if this causes you to miss important calls that the system incorrectly marks, it may be beneficial to turn off these features.
Disabling Call Filtering on iOS 26
Your iPhone automatically:
- Silences all calls from people not saved in your phone and with whom you have not communicated via Messages or Mail. This means you might miss calls from delivery personnel.
- Answers calls from unknown individuals on your behalf and asks the caller why they are calling. If it is important, you will be alerted to continue the call.
Many people rely on these features, but if you are missing important calls, you can turn them off by following these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap Apps at the bottom of the list.
- Select Phone.
- Go to the Silence Unknown Callers section and tap Never.
- While you are here, turn off the switch for Call Filtering under Unknown Callers.
Disabling Call Blocking Apps
You can see and automatically block potential spam callers using your portable app or a dedicated third-party call identification and blocking app like Truecaller. Alternatively, you can reject the call after seeing the 'spam' label on the call screen.
However, if you often find that incoming calls are cut off within a second or you do not see alerts and only find them in red on your recent calls list, follow these steps.
- Go to Settings > Apps on your iPhone and select Phone.
- Tap Call Blocking and Identification.
- Turn off the switches for the third-party apps you see here.
Managing Call Settings at the Carrier Level
If you are missing many calls, speak with your mobile carrier's support service or download their app and check if DND (Do Not Disturb) or another call blocking feature is enabled on your account.
Note: Some carriers offer automatic spam detection running in the background (you do not need to use their apps). When a call or message is detected as dangerous or spam, the carrier allows it to reach your phone without blocking it.
Disabling FaceTime Spam Feature
Like the Phone app, FaceTime also has several similar options mentioned above. If you are missing FaceTime audio or video calls, go to Settings > Apps > FaceTime and turn off Silence Unknown Callers and FaceTime Spam.
Other Tips to Consider
The above tips are sufficient to disable all call filtering features on your iPhone. Also, review these tips to ensure you do not miss calls from specific people.
Check the blocked list: If you are not receiving calls from a specific person, check if you have accidentally blocked their number.
Enable Call Waiting: This allows you to receive a new call while you are already on another call.
Ensure Call Forwarding is off: If you are not receiving any phone calls to your number, check if you might have forwarded calls to another number and disable it if it is active.
Add more phone numbers and email addresses for FaceTime: A distant family member, friend, or colleague may have your number or an email address not added to FaceTime when they cannot reach you via FaceTime. Check the places you can be reached via FaceTime and add additional accounts if necessary.
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