Power Button Ending Phone Calls? How To Stop It On iPhone & Android

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One of the most frustrating experiences that can happen when taking a call on an iPhone or an Android phone is an accidental hang-up. It's both startling and puzzling how that could happen. In some cases, it might be due to the cellular signal being lost, but as network coverage continues to improve, it's more likely to be caused by the user accidentally pressing the power button on the phone.

The age of the smartphone expanded mobility as much as the automobile did. While a car allows a person to cover great distances, an iPhone or Android phone makes it possible to do so without losing touch with friends, family, and coworkers. It's a modern miracle to watch TV shows, browse the web, and check email at some remote location.

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Of course, a smartphone can also make and receive phone calls, which is usually very reliable. Unfortunately, pressing the power button might unexpectedly disconnect a call in progress. Google must have realized that this behavior could be an issue for some users. On Android phones, there’s an option to switch this feature off in the 'Settings' app in the 'Accessibility' section under 'System control.' Once the toggle switch is found, its usage is clear since it's labeled 'Power button ends call.' Switch it off to allow the Power button to sleep without disconnecting a call. Apple took a different approach with the iPhone.

There isn’t an option to change whether the side button ends a call on an iPhone, but it typically isn't a problem. In truth, there’s no need to put the display to sleep or lock the iPhone after answering a call. When the iPhone is held up to the ear, the screen switches off, then brightens again when taken away