The newest iPhone 12 was released on October 2020, which is one of the high-end mobile phones in the market. It has many features and improvements compared to the previous models. One of the basic features of a phone is to make and receive calls. However, disconnecting a call can sometimes be challenging. People may have difficulties figuring out how to end a call on an iPhone 12. In this blog, we will address this challenge and provide three methods to help you end your calls with ease.
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The Challenge of Disconnecting A Call on iPhone 12
One of the challenges iPhone 12 users face is disconnecting calls on their phone. Some users have reported that when they attempt to hang up a call, they accidentally put their phone on speaker mode, activate their camera, or even merge multiple calls together by accident. This can be inconvenient and frustrating. In the next section, we will discuss the things you need to prepare before attempting to disconnect a call on your iPhone 12.
Things You Need to Prepare
To follow the methods we will provide, you only need your iPhone 12 that has an active call. Make sure your phone is not on mute, and the volume is loud enough to hear. You can also use headphones or a headset if you prefer.
Method 1: Use the on-screen red phone icon
This method is the easiest way to disconnect a call on your iPhone 12. If you are done with your phone call, and you want to hang up, all you have to do is follow these steps:
1. Locate the red phone icon on your screen.
2. Tap the red phone icon.
3. The call will immediately end.
Method 2: Use the side button
If you prefer to use a physical button to end your phone calls, you can use the side button on your iPhone 12. Follow these steps to disconnect your call:
1. Press the side button once to lock your screen and disable your phone.
2. If you want to end your call, press the side button once again.
3. The call will immediately end.
Method 3: Use the volume button
This method is an alternative way to end your call using another physical button. Follow these steps to disconnect the call once you are finished:
1. Locate the volume button on the side of your iPhone 12.
2. Press the volume down button until it reaches the lowest level.
3. The call will end once the volume is at its lowest setting.
Why Can’t I Disconnect A Call on iPhone 12?
There are a few reasons why you may have trouble disconnecting a phone call on your iPhone 12. Here are three potential reasons and their fixes:
1. You may have put your phone on mute. Make sure your phone is not on mute and the volume is at an audible level.
2. You may have accidentally enabled the speaker mode. Make sure the speaker mode is disabled.
3. You may have too many phone calls merged. Check if you have multiple calls merged, and end the specific call you want to disconnect.
FAQs
Q: How do I ensure that multiple calls are not merged before ending my call?
A: To check if multiple calls are merged, look for the "Merge calls" option on the call screen. If you don’t want to merge your calls, make sure that it is turned off. To disable the Merge Calls feature, follow these steps:
1. During your call, tap the "Add call" button.
2. Tap the "Merge calls" option to turn it off.
3. You can now end the specific call you want to disconnect.
Q: It’s challenging for me to locate the red phone icon. How do I find it?
A: The red phone icon is usually located on the bottom left corner of the screen. If you can’t see it on your screen, you may need to swipe the phone screen or lock your phone and unlock it again to make it visible.
Q: Can I end a call using Siri?
A: Yes, you can ask Siri to "end the call," and it will immediately disconnect the current phone conversation.
Q: Can I end a call while the phone screen is locked?
A: Yes, you can use the side button to end a call even when the phone screen is locked. Press the side button once to turn your phone off and again to end the call.
Q: How can I end the call using the headset or earbuds?
A: To end a call while using the headset or earbuds on your iPhone 12, follow these steps:
1. Tap the center button on your headset or earbuds.
2. The call will end immediately.
Conclusion
Disconnecting a call on your iPhone 12 is essential and can help you avoid accidentally activating unwanted features. We hope the methods we’ve provided in this blog have helped you solve the challenge of disconnecting your calls. Remember to double-check your phone’s settings, and if you still have trouble disconnecting calls, try restarting your iPhone, or contact Apple Support for further assistance.