How to lock your iPhone screen without ending a call

This page explains the steps on how to lock iPhone in the middle of a call without ending the call. These steps are necessary as iPhones automatically end phone calls when the smartphone is manually locked.

How to lock the screen on an iPhone without ending a call

How to lock iPhone during a call without stopping the phone call.

1. Open Settings.

   
   

2. Scroll down and select availability.

   
   

3. Select Touch.

4. Scroll down and turn on the switch next to it Prevent Lock to end call.

   
   

5. Your phone calls should now no longer end when you lock the iPhone screen.

Alternative Ways to Lock iPhone Screen When Calling

If you don’t want to enable the above setting, there are some other ways to lock your iPhone screen while in the middle of a call.

• Switch to speaker. You can lock your iPhone without ending a call when you use the Phone app’s speakerphone option.
• Connect earphones. Phone calls won’t end if you lock iPhone while headphones, earphones, or earbuds are connected.
• Call with another app. Apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger can be used to make calls, and they remain active when your iPhone is locked.

How to lock your iPhone screen

You can lock the iPhone screen at any time by pressing the button on the right side of the smartphone. This button is officially referred to as the side button.

How to unlock the iPhone screen

To unlock the iPhone screen, tap the screen once and then swipe up from the bottom to the top. Depending on your security settings, your iPhone may unlock automatically after scanning your face, or it may require you to enter a numeric code.

Alternatively, you can also press the side button to wake the screen and then swipe up or use an Apple Watch to unlock the iPhone.

Why does my iPhone screen turn off during a call?

The iPhone’s built-in sensors automatically detect when the device is close to a surface, such as your face, and will turn off the screen. This automatic process does not end phone calls and is done primarily to prevent accidental opening of apps or pressing of on-screen buttons. It can also save battery life by not turning on the screen when no one can see it.

Because of this screen feature, you don’t need to manually lock your iPhone screen before or during a phone call. The iPhone screen should turn off as soon as you hold the smartphone up to your ear and will automatically turn on again when you pull the iPhone away.