How to Disable Side Lock Button from Ending Calls on iPhone and Android (Samsung)
If you are an Android or iOS user, you might have noticed that pressing the Power or Lock button during a call ends the call. This is an accessibility feature, but many users find it annoying and want to turn it off. In this article, I have explained step-by-step how you can disable the side lock button from ending calls on iPhone and Android.
The primary function of the side lock (or power) button on iPhones and Android phones is to lock or unlock the screen. However, both Android and iOS offer special features that allow the side lock button to be customized for other functions.
How to Disable Side Lock Button from Ending Calls on iPhone
Many times our hands accidentally go to the side button, which suddenly disconnects the call. This problem is especially annoying when you are on an important call. But no need to worry! iPhone (iOS 18 and later) has settings that can help prevent the side lock button from ending calls.
To stop iPhone from ending calls with power button:
- Open Settings on Your iPhone.
- Tap on Accessibility.
- Tap on Touch.
- Turn On the “Prevent Lock to End Call” Toggle.
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How to Disable Side Lock Button from Ending Calls on Android
If you are an Android user and pressing the power button interrupts the call, don’t worry. Android’s Accessibility settings can help you solve this issue. Just follow the steps below.
To stop Android from ending calls with power button:
- Open Settings App on Your Android Phone.
- Tap on Additional Settings.
- Tap on Accessibility.
- Tap on Physical.
- Turn Off the “Power Button Ends Call” Toggle.
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To stop Samsung Galaxy phone from ending calls with power button:
- Open Settings App on Your Samsung Galaxy Smartphone.
- Scroll Down and Tap on Accessibility.
- Tap on Interaction and Dexterity.
- Tap on Answering and Ending Calls.
- Turn Off the “Press Side Button to End Calls” Toggle.
That’s all! As soon as you follow the steps mentioned above, your device will no longer end calls with the power button. However, if you want the call to be disconnected by pressing the power button again, you can turn on this feature by following the same steps.
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FAQs
Q 1. Why does my call cut when I press the power button?
Answer – If you press the power button during a call on your Android or iPhone and the call gets disconnected, then the “Power Button Ends Call” feature is enabled on your phone. Turning off this feature will resolve the call disconnection problem.
Q 2. Does turning off the ‘Power button to end calls’ feature affect other functions?
Answer – No! Turning off this feature only changes the behavior of the power button during calls. It does not affect other functions of the phone.
Q 3. What happens if I accidentally press the power button during a call?
Answer – If the Power Button End Call feature is on, the call will end. If this feature is off, only the screen will lock/unlock, and the call will continue.
Q 4. Can I use the volume button instead of the power button to end calls?
Answer – No! The volume buttons cannot be used to end a call. They are only for adjusting the volume during a call.
I hope you found this article quite helpful and learned how to disable the side lock button from ending calls on iPhone and Android. If you are facing any problems, then let us know by commenting below. Please share this article.
