Shocking: How to Bring Back Full-Screen Calls on iPhone

Bring Back Full-Screen Calls on iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

iPhone users may have noticed that incoming calls are harder to spot after Apple changed how they appear on unlocked devices. Instead of interrupting whatever you were doing by filling the screen with the alert, it switched to a less intrusive banner which could be easily missed. And that’s not great if you’re expecting an important call.

Fortunately, you can easily bring back full-screen incoming call alerts on your iPhone. Here’s how:

Accessing the Settings

To access the settings, open the Settings app on your iPhone and select Apps at the bottom of the screen.

Then, scroll down and tap Phone. This will take you to the Phone settings, where you can customize various settings related to calls, including how incoming calls are displayed.

Once you’re in the Phone settings, tap Incoming Calls. It should say Banner next to it, as this is how iPhone currently displays incoming call alerts at the top of the screen.

Toggling the Option

To bring back full-screen incoming call alerts, select Full Screen. This will toggle the option, and you’ll see a confirmation message indicating that the change has been made.

That’s it! You can now tap Phone to go back and quit the Settings app.

With this change, incoming call alerts will once again fill the screen, making it harder to miss important calls.

Immediate Impact

One of the benefits of bringing back full-screen incoming call alerts is that it can help you stay more focused on your work or other activities while still being aware of incoming calls.

However, some users may find that the full-screen alert can be distracting or interruptive, especially if you’re in the middle of a critical task or meeting.

To mitigate this, you can also explore other settings and features within the Phone app to customize your calling experience.

Beyond the Banner: Customizing Your iPhone Calling Experience

While bringing back full-screen incoming call alerts can be helpful, there are several other settings and features within the Phone app that can help you customize your calling experience.

Here are a few options to consider:

• Caller ID: This feature allows you to see the caller’s name and number before answering the call. You can also block or silence specific callers if you choose.
• Do Not Disturb: This feature allows you to silence incoming calls and notifications during certain times of the day or while you’re in a meeting.
• Call Waiting: This feature allows you to see a second call waiting in the background while you’re on a call.

Prioritizing Important Calls

With the options above, you can prioritize important calls and customize your calling experience to suit your needs.

For example, if you have a meeting scheduled, you can silence all incoming calls and notifications during that time using Do Not Disturb.

Alternatively, if you’re expecting an important call, you can use Caller ID to see the caller’s name and number before answering.

Making Calls Work for You

Finally, there are several tips and tricks you can use to optimize your calling experience on iPhone.

• Use Siri: Siri can help you make calls, send messages, and perform other tasks hands-free.
• Use Bluetooth: Bluetooth can help you make hands-free calls and listen to music while driving or exercising.
• Use Wi-Fi Calling: Wi-Fi calling can help you make calls over Wi-Fi, which can be helpful in areas with poor cellular coverage.

Other Settings and Features to Explore

There are several other settings and features within the Phone app that can help you customize your calling experience.

Here are a few options to consider:

• Call Forwarding: This feature allows you to forward calls to another number, such as a voicemail or another phone.
• Call Waiting: This feature allows you to see a second call waiting in the background while you’re on a call.
• TTY Mode: This feature allows you to use a teletypewriter (TTY) to communicate with individuals with hearing or speech disabilities.

Customizing Your Ringtone

Another option to explore is customizing your ringtone. You can choose from a variety of pre-installed ringtones or create your own custom ringtone using GarageBand or another music editing app.

To customize your ringtone, go to the Settings app and select Sound. Then, tap Ringtone and select a new ringtone from the list.

Alternatively, you can create your own custom ringtone by recording a sound or music file using GarageBand or another music editing app.

To do this, go to the GarageBand app and select Loop to create a new project. Then, record a sound or music file and export it as a ringtone.

Once you’ve created your custom ringtone, go to the Settings app and select Sound. Then, tap Ringtone and select your custom ringtone from the list.